Saying no

Saying no is sometimes the hardest thing to do (at least for me), especially to someone that I care for and respect. And…I am not talking about saying no to my children. Heck…I say no all day long.

So…why do I find it so difficult to say no to a request I know that I cannot handle? I don’t have the capacity to take on much more. Do I not want to disappoint? Or do I not have the guts to be honest?

It would be so easy for Tim.  He is direct and to the point.  There are a lot of lessons to learn in life…not all come easily. However difficult, I am just going to say no.

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5 Responses

  1. You don’t like saying no because you have a tender nature and think of others before yourself. You did absolutely the right thing and I am proud of you. Remember people get themselves into situations that they then have to learn to live with - so this too shall pass.
    xoxoxoxo

    Jean - June 23rd, 2007 at 12:22 pm

  2. She listened to her heart above all the other voices-celebrate her wisdom. She not only saw a light at the end of the tunnel, she became that light for others-celebrate her compassion.

    These quotes remind me of you. Trust your gut in the absence of “your partner”. I don’t think it will ever stear you wrong.

    Stacy - June 23rd, 2007 at 3:24 pm

  3. I know how you feel, but being honest with yourself feels fabulous and you live with yourself everyday.

    Aunt 9 - June 23rd, 2007 at 3:47 pm

  4. Your strength is increasing by the day! Saying no, is very difficult. But the stress you would incur, the children that would go unattended while you’re helping, and the overall dissatisfaction with the end result - is why saying “no” is the best decision you can make.

    I’m sorry I”m not there to deflect the “balls” that are being thrown your way.

    I love you,
    Tim

    tim - June 23rd, 2007 at 7:40 pm

  5. Hi Tim-
    Just thinking of you and wanted to write. You too will have to face saying “no” in circumstances you’ve never experienced. I think of you every day and can not comprehend what you are experiencing. All I know is you are smart, kind, decisive and determined. A straight-shot.

    If there is ever an experience in life to accomplish and check the box than this is it! I know this “check the box” for Tim is still giving 200%. I love you. I respect you. I will do everything in my power to help your family in your absence. Most of all, I will anxiously await your return. By then I’ll be a “neighbor”. Love you. “Stacy the Great”

    Stacy - June 23rd, 2007 at 9:17 pm

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