Life starts here and there and there
Well I first want to say is that my thoughts and prayers are with all of you! I am so sorry for the trials and tribulations that seem to be coming full blast into our lives but I also want to say that I would not want to share them with a more wonderful or strong group of people. I apologize for my silence however I too have been a bit beseiged and have had little to no extra time on my hands.
I found out on Aug. 30th that the entire Children Friends and Family Dept at work is being eliminated. Everyone (including me) got layoff letters and layoffs began on 9/7. This has not just personal but also state wide implications on the health care system. The Dept of Health is scrambling to recover from this and find someone else in the state willing to take on the Family Outreach Program. Not sure if it going to happen. We were stunned to say the least. We knew things were bad and expected some layoffs but not the elimination of the entire department. Needless to say there have been many tears. I have a layoff letter but no date yet at this point as part of my position is contracted out and they need to work it through with that agency before I get at date but they are most likely looking at Nov. I should know more next week. I will be there when the last person leaves on 10/5. I will be by myself. I am not sure yet what it going to happen but I have started to put some feelers out in the job scene as I just cant wait around for something else to happen. Finding a job as a nurse is not problematic however finding one that fits into my life is. I am not willing to take a second shift job as I will never see my kids, I am not willing to work in a hospital again as they are requiring mandatory overtime and shifts begin to early for me to get the kids to school, I am just not willing to work in a nursing home again. I know I will find something and the positive thing about my position is I have some contacts. I know it will be fine it is just the uncertainty I am uncomfortable with. I need to find something that will pay for school otherwise I will need to stop even though I have had a wonderful offer of support in that arena I am just not sure. Everyday has been more tears and sadness at work but I am doing my best to support the people still there and sing and send jokes and give back rubs or hugs when necessary. My boss is a wonderful human being and is doing her best as well. We will be closing up shop and when she leaves I will be there, I am not sure I want that.
I started school again with two classes Statistics and Philosophy. I do love school but the time is a squeeze. Two nights out with school, my very kind school buddies come to my house every Tues to study and that leaves me with only one real night with the kids but they are understanding.
My heart goes out to my sis and her dilemma! I want to make it better with my magic wand but outside of that I offer my support, love, shoulder and anything else she needs. My house is always open to her and to any of you. There is always room for one more :)
H dropped a bomb on us tonight telling us now she doesnt think she wants to go. We are not sure yet what to do with that and need to cogitate more on it.
Life is not all bad and gloomy though :) The weather has turned wonderful, I spend a fabulous weekend with my family at the Cape, Dar is well, CG is healing, Mal sounds better(just pick your path carefully) and Caer is also having a good school year so all in all I think we are on the winning side! I will write again this weekend.
I found out on Aug. 30th that the entire Children Friends and Family Dept at work is being eliminated. Everyone (including me) got layoff letters and layoffs began on 9/7. This has not just personal but also state wide implications on the health care system. The Dept of Health is scrambling to recover from this and find someone else in the state willing to take on the Family Outreach Program. Not sure if it going to happen. We were stunned to say the least. We knew things were bad and expected some layoffs but not the elimination of the entire department. Needless to say there have been many tears. I have a layoff letter but no date yet at this point as part of my position is contracted out and they need to work it through with that agency before I get at date but they are most likely looking at Nov. I should know more next week. I will be there when the last person leaves on 10/5. I will be by myself. I am not sure yet what it going to happen but I have started to put some feelers out in the job scene as I just cant wait around for something else to happen. Finding a job as a nurse is not problematic however finding one that fits into my life is. I am not willing to take a second shift job as I will never see my kids, I am not willing to work in a hospital again as they are requiring mandatory overtime and shifts begin to early for me to get the kids to school, I am just not willing to work in a nursing home again. I know I will find something and the positive thing about my position is I have some contacts. I know it will be fine it is just the uncertainty I am uncomfortable with. I need to find something that will pay for school otherwise I will need to stop even though I have had a wonderful offer of support in that arena I am just not sure. Everyday has been more tears and sadness at work but I am doing my best to support the people still there and sing and send jokes and give back rubs or hugs when necessary. My boss is a wonderful human being and is doing her best as well. We will be closing up shop and when she leaves I will be there, I am not sure I want that.
I started school again with two classes Statistics and Philosophy. I do love school but the time is a squeeze. Two nights out with school, my very kind school buddies come to my house every Tues to study and that leaves me with only one real night with the kids but they are understanding.
My heart goes out to my sis and her dilemma! I want to make it better with my magic wand but outside of that I offer my support, love, shoulder and anything else she needs. My house is always open to her and to any of you. There is always room for one more :)
H dropped a bomb on us tonight telling us now she doesnt think she wants to go. We are not sure yet what to do with that and need to cogitate more on it.
Life is not all bad and gloomy though :) The weather has turned wonderful, I spend a fabulous weekend with my family at the Cape, Dar is well, CG is healing, Mal sounds better(just pick your path carefully) and Caer is also having a good school year so all in all I think we are on the winning side! I will write again this weekend.