Good New, Bad News...checking in

Ya'll have probably noticed I've been MIA for the past few days so I thought I ought to check in & bring  you up to speed. Good News:  Just finished up with a very nice visit from my brother-in-law.  He arrived last Saturday & left this morning.  He is Mike's brother.  We had a lovely time, he enjoyed all the quiet even though I was stressing about not being a good hostess until he explained that he LIKED being left alone.  Said he got more sleep than he EVER gets to have.  Anyway, nice visit, great family get-together on Sunday & we played lots of Uno!! Bad News:  It's very likely that Mike will be unemployed come the middle of next month.  Needless to say, anxiety is riding high around the Scholl household.  I haven't had to dip into my "happy" pills yet...I may slip 'em into Mike's food though!  It's getting to where I don't want to even talk to him cuz I can't seem to say anything right these days.    Yes, I realize that he's feeling like the weight of the world is on his shoulders so I expect him to stress.  I'm just trying to NOT add to it nor take it personally.  Frankly, in spite of all this, I seem to be on an even keel.    Of course that could all change depending on the day, position of the moon, high tide or how tight my shoes are.  My goal is to have at least one of us sane in an insane situation so I'm volunteering for the sane position.    I'm already making calls to our creditors to find out what kinds of options we may have...better to be forewarned rather than surprised.  I'm also tightening the expenses as best as I can.  First to go is reenacting.  Then things like unplugging the extra fridge, making sure lights, TVs & computers are off when not being used, washing dishes by hand, etc.  As for the reenacting, our fearless leader, Dennis, has informed us that Mike WILL be going to the 5-day Gettysburg event next month.  Thank God he's Mike's bestfriend & knows how to handle him even better than I do sometimes.  Mike REALLY needs that trip if for no other reason but to get his mind of this crap & focus on something else for a few days.  And Matt's going to go too so I will have the house to myself for nearly a week.  Shoot!  I may not even bathe!!!   LOL  So anyway, that's what's going on thus far.  Did manage to get the bi-annual personal prop. & real estate taxes paid up to December so we won't have THAT looming over us.  I have no doubt that my beloved will find a new job, but then I am the eternal optimist & he's the eternal pesimist.  Oh, before I forget, Jackie...I'm afraid this means I won't be able to make the bbq.  With gas prices being what they are & our current situation, I just can't justify going.  I KNOW you understand so I'm not worried about hurting your feelings.  I just wanted you all to know that you are in my thoughts daily & just because I'm not on here daily does not mean that I don't care.  I'm just up to my eyeballs in alligators.  Please send positive energy & prayers our way.  I will try to check in at least weekly & this does NOT mean that I'm unavailable to any of you that need me or need someone to talk to.  Frankly, other peoples problems would be a welcome distraction....lol.  I love you all!!!

Sweetie you are in my prayers and I wish I knew what to do to help I would all I know is to pray for you and your husband. He will find another job and hopefully it will be better than the one he has now.

I will keep you in my prayers. Gwen

Ann - What a crappy situation!  I hate when people have to face job loss.  Even when you are able to find re-employment, in the meantime morale is sooo low.  I hope this negative situation is of very short duration.  I'll be thinking of you both! Cleo

Ann- Glad you enjoyed your visit with your family.  BooHiss on the bad news. I'm sure something will come up and you'll be ok. Please let me know if there is something I can do....speaking of....I'm willing to come get your bum if you want to go to that BBQ....yeah I know it's out of my way, but heck, that's what friends do. Email me if you want to discuss (did you get my other email??). 

Anne - we are going to find a way to get you here by hook or by crook - so stop thinking you are not coming - that's what friends are for!!! Besides we need our hula teacher!! Jackie

Sorry hit send before I had finished formulating my responses. Anne I am so sorry about your husband being laid off and I so hope he finds something soon Planning helps you feel better at least for doing something so good for you for trying to be prepared..... and good fro Mike's friend for helping him out too................and we will all help you come to the BBQ Anne - you will need us to make you laugh!!

Jackie

 

Ann so sorry to here about Mikes job.  How dare these people lay him off right now and here when you are going through all you have been w/ your health. I will keep you both in my prayers and hope he finds something quickley and much better than what he has and more money too then he can tell then ha he didnt need them any way. Hang in there girl we are all here for ya. And Im sure we will be seeing u in a few weeks hula skirt and all . Hugs now dont you go getting all upset now dont want you in no darn hospital either we will look real funny 70 people pulling up dragging a darn BBQ grill behind us and  partying up in you hospital room so  you remain calm take care of yourself and stay  caal and calm up there you here! You still have that cutie up there maybe he could give ya a nice massage yea thats  relaxing hummm whatcha think  sounded good.  

I love you & you are in my thoughts & prayers. 

Ann:  I am so sorry to hear the news, and wanted you to know that I am thinking of you both, and you are both in my prayers.  Hang in there -- and know that we are here for you if you need us!  :)