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anitaama 
My dearest DS sissters. It has been a very long time since I have written a journal. I thought it was about time I did. I have so much bottled up inside me. Those of you who have known me for awhile know the hardships I have had with losing my job and my insurance. Then I took a job that I did not like and had to travel 22 miles each way. Plus in many ways it was a very stressful job without going into details. Well on Feb 12th I got fired. Even though I did not like the job and had been looking for another job all the while, it still hurts your feelings to get fired. It really rocked my world because I did not have anything lined up. Very scary cause I just bought a car. It has been very difficult finding another job. Be it age or whatever. I cannot collect unemployment because it was a contract job and I was an independent contractor. I have applied for many jobs to no avail. Finally I thought about something I did awhile back and kind of liked it. It is Apartment Locating. It is something I can do at home and in my own time basically. I got out of it last time because I wasn’t making enough money at it, but this time I don’t have to make full time money because I do get my SS, and I just need to supplement. At least I will be utilizing my Real Estate license.
On a happier note I am enjoying my new grandchild enormously. She is such a dear. So sweet. Her Christening is this coming Sunday March 1st. Can’t wait. Christian of course continues to be a joy. He is a typical 2 ½ year old. And is a spitfire. More energy than you could imagine. He loves his baby sister. He pats her head and says “I nice”. So precious.
To all of you that are still going through chemo my prayers are with you and I wish you all very long remissions. In some ways I feel guilty complaining about my mundane stuff when so many of you are going through so much more.
Love and hugs to all of you.
Anita
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Hi,
I'm sorry you lost your job, Anita. It sounds, however, that you are a smart and resourceful woman. I wish you the best with the Apartment job. I also have employment issues lingering. I need to generate an income soon because of the effects of the economy. I am going to have to sell my home in just a few years time, it's scary. But, like you, I almost feel guilty talking about these things because they are nothing compared to battling active OCVA. It was great to get an update from you. Glad your grand baby is thriving and you're enjoying her so much.
love and purrs
RhodaM
I, too, am so sorry to hear about your job loss. Please try not to feel guilty. Losing a job can be a major life stressor and, while it may not be a life and death issue, it takes an emotional toll. You have every right to feel upset about it; but it sounds like you're picking yourself up, going on and looking for solutions. Best wishes, Hugs - Janet
IUPUI
Anita I am so sorry to hear about you losing your job. Please don't think you can't tell us anything. That is what I love about this site. We have all been through such a terrible thing and share this bond that makes us all like family. And family sticks together. So please know we are here for you in any way that we can be.
Love and hugs to you my friend.
Michelle
pixie123777
I too am sorry for your job loss. It feels terrible!! I know you are a survivor though and will figure out something even better!! It is good you have your real estate license too.......go get em...I know you can do it :-) Take some time to relax and enjoy no work for a bit if you can....the break will do you good.......love you!!!!
BlueButterfly55
Thank you so much my sisters. I should have know I could count on you for support. Love to all of you.
anitaama
I know what you mean about loosing your job and how much it hurts even if you HATED it. I lost a temp job I hated the first week. The commute was a bear and I had to dress up which I had never done before. I am glad they fired me right away as I didn't have time to get new clothes. This was way before I was dx with OVCA. Have a nice night and thanks for the comments on my journal! Love prayers and hugs -Julie. Ps How is Avon selling coming? I wish I could afford to buy, but we are broke. What else is new. Good luch in whatever you decide to do.
JulierRae
I am so sorry also for what you have been through loosing your job. I know something better is on the horizon for you. You always have the right thing to say to me and I wonder about something where you help people that are dealing with disease. You truly are gifted. Thank goodness for grandchildren to help us along and give us joy. You were not kidding about how precious that is! Best wishes in what you decide to do and know that we are always here for you just as you have been for us. So much love to you! Beth
buttany1
Thanks Beth, but unfortunatley helping cancer patients are volunteer jobs, which I am planning on doing also. It would be helping one person on a one on one basis.
Yes, thank goodness for those grandchildren. Everyone is always telling Christian to be nice to the baby, that is why he says that. so cute.
Like I said to Michelle, I will land on my feet, after I spin around a little
Thanks to all of you for your comments. I love all of you.
anitaama
Anita,
I read all these comments, and wish to repeat all the good wishes. I'm so sorry you've
had this added burden. But you will find your way through this. Just keep enjoying those grandchildren, keep smiling-know that between your family, friends, and your email friends, you're never, ever alone. We're all here for you. And something I've personally learned, is that whenever
something really hard happens in our lives, if we just hang on, there's always a blessing just around the corner. Yours is on its way.
I'm sending you a big hug!
Susan
susansc
You are so sweet Susan. Thank you
anitaama
Well, I, for one, am glad you lost that smeggy, horrible, rotten job.. It was never right for you from the start.. I am sorry though that you feel bad about losing it and of course, that you have nothing in place yet.. I know you will find the right thing and this will feel like a blessing when something better comes along.. We've been here before and I know you we will get through it again..
I don't think this is a small problem, compared to out fight with OC.. This is all part of your battle with OC.. and a strain and pressure that you could well do without. so please, don't let it get to you.. I know you are good at keeping the bugs at bay.. God knows you've had enough practise.. Huge love and hugs to you.. xxxxxx
Halli
You are right Inka. My employment problems started with the fact I had OC and yes I hated that job. It would stress me out. Plus the drive back and forth was stressful. I would have preferred to leave on my own terms, but now this is forcing me to find something I am more suited to, so maybe it is a blessing in disguise. Thanks
anitaama
I'm sure it is and that despite the circumstances, not having to go there, will be a liberating feeling.. and who the hell do they think they are firing you anyway.. idiots.. but then you knew that when you started there.. xxx
Halli
I am so sorry that this happened and you were not able to leave on your own terms and time. But, I truly believe that everything happens for a reason and I am glad that you will not have that stress in your life anymore. I wish you all the best. Beth is right, you really do have a gift for helping each of us.
Love and hugs to you.
Kellie
rhiannon86