Great news at Christmas

@JudyEv (341752)
Rockingham, Australia
December 22, 2021 10:34pm CST
I have to share this news. We received the most wonderful Christmas news last night. Our son in Ireland rang to say he had won a position with Music Generation in County Mayo in Ireland. The band, U2, puts a lot of money into Music Generation which operates in several counties. Its focus is on instilling a love of music in children and the community. Our son is a jazz musician and now has a doctorate. He has been without work throughout the pandemic. He mostly survives on gigs and teaching. Because he hasn’t had a 9 to 5 position, he has never been able to get a bank loan for a house. His new position will be mostly administration work as Development Officer. This couldn’t have come at a better time. Three months ago, he was told he had to vacate his present house and he and his wife were having trouble finding accommodation that they could afford. There should be more and cheaper housing available in Co. Mayo. I think we are at least as excited and relieved as he is. Photo taken of Lough Conn in Co. Mayo when we travelled through there some time ago.
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@oahuwriter (26777)
• United States
23 Dec 21
That's so wonderful! It'll be a Merriest of Christmas, now! That's so good.
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@JudyEv (341752)
• Rockingham, Australia
23 Dec 21
It will indeed be a merry Christmas now. He has had a rough 18 months since covid struck. He also had covid just a month or so ago.
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@oahuwriter (26777)
• United States
24 Dec 21
@JudyEv That's so sad! Holy Christ, protect your Son & family from covid-19 & all it's variants, strains & mutations, forever & you & your husband too, thank you, amen. You're welcome in advance.
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@JudyEv (341752)
• Rockingham, Australia
24 Dec 21
@oahuwriter That's very kind of you. Thank you so much for the prayer. It is really appreciated.
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@FourWalls (68902)
• United States
23 Dec 21
What a wonderful Christmas present indeed!!
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@JudyEv (341752)
• Rockingham, Australia
24 Dec 21
We couldn't have asked for better. We had the phone on speaker but I was out of the room so our son was telling Vince how he didn't think he'd done very well, etc but when I returned and we were both there, his voice changed dramatically and he said he'd got the job. He was pretty excited as were we.
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@sarik1 (7284)
23 Dec 21
That is lovely.
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@JudyEv (341752)
• Rockingham, Australia
24 Dec 21
It has really made our Christmas. Thanks.
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@arunima25 (87855)
• Bangalore, India
23 Dec 21
That's a wonderful news Judy and it must be such a big relief for you as well as your son and his wife. I hope that all their tough days are thing of past and they have many more such wonderful news coming their way in future That's such a scenic picture. I can't take my eyes off. I would love to use it for my painting inspiration.
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@JudyEv (341752)
• Rockingham, Australia
24 Dec 21
Thank you. Yes, it is a huge relief to us all. He was turned down from similar posts in two other counties but it was third time lucky. The photo would make a wonderful painting. I hope you get the opportunity to create it in some way.
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@arunima25 (87855)
• Bangalore, India
27 Dec 21
@JudyEv Glad that he was lucky the third time.
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@Rashnag (30592)
• Surat, India
23 Dec 21
Beautiful place. Glad to know. It's indeed a great news. Congrats to you and him
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@JudyEv (341752)
• Rockingham, Australia
23 Dec 21
Thanks. It has been really hard for him the last few years.
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@Rashnag (30592)
• Surat, India
23 Dec 21
@JudyEv oh ok dear
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@prasuns (1288)
• New Delhi, India
23 Dec 21
Happy For your Family.
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@JudyEv (341752)
• Rockingham, Australia
23 Dec 21
Thank you very much. It is such a relief that he has landed this position.
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@LadyDuck (472004)
• Switzerland
23 Dec 21
I am really glad to hear this news Judy, what a wonderful Christmas they are going to have and what a relief for you and Vince.
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@LadyDuck (472004)
• Switzerland
24 Dec 21
@JudyEv I am pretty sure this will make a huge difference.
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@JudyEv (341752)
• Rockingham, Australia
24 Dec 21
@LadyDuck It was very difficult for him to make a living just from gigs. And he could never get a housing loan without a more 'regular' job.
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@JudyEv (341752)
• Rockingham, Australia
24 Dec 21
Thank you. Hopefully, it will make a huge difference to their lives.
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• Midland, Michigan
23 Dec 21
Beautiful picture. I'm sure you're all thrilled about his new position. Congrats to him for landing it. What a great Christmas present for your family.
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• Midland, Michigan
25 Dec 21
@JudyEv and you not being concerned any more.
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@JudyEv (341752)
• Rockingham, Australia
26 Dec 21
@MarshaMusselman Yes, that too. We always felt for them but could do little to help.
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@JudyEv (341752)
• Rockingham, Australia
24 Dec 21
Thanks. It should make all the difference to their circumstances.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
24 Dec 21
Congratulations to him! That’s wonderful news for him.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
25 Dec 21
@JudyEv I’m so thrilled for him - and you! Being a mother, we want the best for our kids.
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@JudyEv (341752)
• Rockingham, Australia
24 Dec 21
It will make all the difference to their lives. We're all over the moon at the moment.
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@just4him (317249)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
23 Dec 21
I'm so happy for him. Congratulations!
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@just4him (317249)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
24 Dec 21
@JudyEv You're welcome.
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@JudyEv (341752)
• Rockingham, Australia
24 Dec 21
Thanks. They have been battling for so long. This is just wonderful.
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@aninditasen (16505)
• Raurkela, India
23 Dec 21
That's a great news. It's very disturbing when children are without job.
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@JudyEv (341752)
• Rockingham, Australia
24 Dec 21
Thanks. He was so far away too. It was difficult to do much to support him.
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@JudyEv (341752)
• Rockingham, Australia
26 Dec 21
@aninditasen Thanks for the good wishes.
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@aninditasen (16505)
• Raurkela, India
25 Dec 21
@JudyEv That's right and that's what might have worried you. Merry Christmas.
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@thelme55 (77168)
• Germany
23 Dec 21
That’s a great news. Co. Mayo is a beautiful place to live. I have been there before. Awesome place. Thanks for the lovely photo.
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@JudyEv (341752)
• Rockingham, Australia
24 Dec 21
Thanks. Our son has been saying what a lovely county it is. And housing should be cheaper there.
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@thelme55 (77168)
• Germany
28 Dec 21
@JudyEv You are welcome. It is a lovely county indeed.
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@Edsamacos (557)
• Philippines
23 Dec 21
Wow. Congratulations in getting a position. The photo is stunning beautiful.
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@JudyEv (341752)
• Rockingham, Australia
23 Dec 21
Thanks. We are just so happy for him. I'm glad you like the photo. This won a competition somewhere and we received a canvas print of it.
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
23 Dec 21
Congratulations to your son. I know you are so proud. Wonderful news. And a gorgeous photo.
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@JudyEv (341752)
• Rockingham, Australia
24 Dec 21
Thanks very much. It will make all the difference to their lives.
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
24 Dec 21
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@kaka135 (14931)
• Malaysia
25 Dec 21
It's really a great Christmas gift for him and the family. Hope he will like the new job.
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@JudyEv (341752)
• Rockingham, Australia
26 Dec 21
Thanks. He will probably find it challenging for a start but he'll get there.
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@Shavkat (140102)
• Philippines
23 Dec 21
It seems that we need to celebrate big time this Christmas Eve then.
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@Shavkat (140102)
• Philippines
25 Dec 21
@JudyEv Those are two great celebrations.
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@JudyEv (341752)
• Rockingham, Australia
24 Dec 21
Yes, you are quite right. There will be big celebrations here and in Ireland.
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@jstory07 (139782)
• Roseburg, Oregon
26 Dec 21
That is great news for your son. I hope he has great success in his new job.
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@JudyEv (341752)
• Rockingham, Australia
26 Dec 21
Thanks very much. It is a dream come true for him at the moment.
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@xFiacre (13122)
• Ireland
23 Dec 21
@judyev The west is certainly cheaper for housing than the east. And the countryside is a lot more delightful.
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@Fleura (30539)
• United Kingdom
23 Dec 21
I've never been to that county but I have been to Co Clare, and visited the Burren and the Cliffs of Moher. A stunning area!
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@JudyEv (341752)
• Rockingham, Australia
24 Dec 21
@Fleura It's amazing country. So much to see and it's all so different to Australia.
@Babino (5759)
• Morocco
25 Dec 21
This is such great news. I hope he's happy with his new job.
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@JudyEv (341752)
• Rockingham, Australia
26 Dec 21
I hope so too. He has been waiting a long time for something like this.
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@DocAndersen (54402)
• United States
23 Dec 21
that is amazing news! So happy to hear that!!!!
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@JudyEv (341752)
• Rockingham, Australia
24 Dec 21
Thanks. It couldn't have come at a better time. Hopefully, he can now move just the once into a rental house.
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@DocAndersen (54402)
• United States
24 Dec 21
@JudyEv that is so cool, tis the season!
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