Great news at Christmas
By Judy Evans
@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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@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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@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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@MarshaMusselman (38865)
• 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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@MarshaMusselman (38865)
• 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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@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
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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@Edsamacos (557)
• Philippines
23 Dec 21
Wow. Congratulations in getting a position.
The photo is stunning beautiful.
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@DocAndersen (54402)
• United States
23 Dec 21
that is amazing news! So happy to hear that!!!!
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@DocAndersen (54402)
• United States
24 Dec 21
@JudyEv that is so cool, tis the season!
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