Oh boy ...

Well today my boss actually spoke to me and told me they have found a replacement. It only happened after I gave them a date when I would leave. I will meet with her tomorrow. This is not how I wanted to end a 37 year career but I think it is best for me, the kids, the school. I will miss the kids a lot. So then on the way home I strayed just a teensy bit out of my lane and sideswiped a man in his work car. Thank goodness he was very kind and nice and we settled on the spot. I know you're not supposed to that but I have so much paper work to do with J's death I can't face any more. If he turns out to be a liar, well, then I guess he does. I hardly slept last night and can't do more than I'm doing right now. I lost my camera at a granddaughter's school play the other day and left one of J's books where one of my liveliest dogs was able to shred it. The point is, I'm tired and stressed. I seldom have any driving problems other than getting lost and seldom lose anything. It is brain fog and I couldn't do a good job at work which makes me feel horrible. I am just going to stay home for a while and take care of myself. I need to regroup. Plus it's beginning to look a lot like Christmas in my part of the world. The snow is falling  ...AGAIN!
I have to remind myself at times that not all my negative feelings are due to J's death. I had bad days when he was alive too. He just had a way of warming my heart and making me laugh a lot of times. Now I go to DS for comfort and to  my friends.  I am grateful today for:
if I had to hit someone, at least he was nice and driving his old car
they found a replacement for me
I can get another camera. 
I am in a warm house as the snow flies.
A friend called with an invitation for tomorrow night
I made a good rice, veggie and cheese cassarole tonight and had a tangerine.
my dogs are great.
I don't have to whip the world tonight
 I often feel my darling's presense; I know he well and happy
I have great memories
I'm going to bed early with a book.

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deleted_user
deleted_user

I love the way you end with things you are grateful for in your life. No matter how hard this journey is, we are surrounded by things for which we are grateful. Thank you for reminding me of that today. I am glad you were okay in the accident. Our brains are in a fog, and it is hard to concentrate on anything. Hugs to you, Dawn
doyew
doyew

Good for you - gal. Your \"bucket\" is still half- full - and this is so important. When the responsibility of the job is off your shoulders, you are going to feel so much better.
edithbathgate
edithbathgate

Thanks MT and doyew. I am a big fan of both of yours. We light the dark way for each other. My gratitude list are a critical part of my survival.