Three posts in one day. That may be a record.
Announcement: My husband, Poe as you know him here, came home today with his box of belongings in hand. Yes, he was laid off. No, there was no inkling ahead of time at all.
That makes two unemployed people in the household.
There have been tears.
I feel myself going into fix it super project assistant mode (cue superhero theme music.) Which is good – I’m good in a crisis. But seeing as this here is my journal it seems only fair that I warn you that whining may be ahead. Also ahead, posting of Poe’s resume (hey – you never know!) and upping the marketing of Vineyard Virtual Services as well. Please be patient with me. And maybe gentle and kind as well.
Things are a little raw. There’s the money, yes. But well – money’s money. The more stressful tidbit is that we have a heart patient who will have surgery in the house (Logan) and no medical insurance as of today. The ax came down hard.
It seems stupid now, but Poe and I talked about it. I’m still going to SXSW. The networking possibilities for my business are countless, and since he can now take me to and from the airport (ahem) the only costs will now be food and gratuities thanks to the fact that I won the trip. Thank you Wal-Mart. Let’s face it – my business is a service, and I need to get it in front of the eyes of the people who can use it.
So. If you’re the praying sort, I have a few specific requests:
1. That I don’t lose it. I cannot lose it. I need to remain calm and functional.
2. That Logan has no immediate issues that need attending to.
3. That Poe keeps his self confidence intact, which is so necessary for the interviewing process, not to mention as a man.
4. That we are good stewards of what we have, and that our physical needs are met.
5. That the family remains healthy and whole, both physically and emotionally.
My thanks in advance.
Sorry to hear this. I hope that you stay strong and that everything will be ok…
Stay strong. You can make it through this, and there are opportunities just waiting for you.
I’ll be praying for you and yours. I’m glad to see you’re still going to SXSW. I have a feeling you’ll be the hardest-working girl there.
xoxo-Michelle
Wow. Totally on the prayer list. All of the above and more.
(((hugs)))
Have you there, Michelle. Keep up the positive attitude. I think you’re awesome.
What do you mean the medical insurance is gone as of today? Don’t they have to offer COBRA coverage for 36 months at the very least?? Unless his employer was quite small (less than 20 employees) I’d think you should at least have that option. Here’s the Dept. of Labor’s FAQ on COBRA:
http://www.dol.gov/ebsa/faqs/faq_consumer_cobra.HTML
While I am not the praying sort, for you and your family, I will give it a shot. You and Poe seem like driven, intelligent, hard-working people — from experience, that will see you through and you’ll come out the other side in a better place.
Good luck and good health to Logan.
(FWIW, I found you and your story via the greater Twitter network. I’m @JimFormation.)
Totally sending so many positive thoughts for all of you, my version of praying.
You will not lose it. I promise.
I’m sending you lots of good vibes, prayers, and so on. We’re all struggling in our own ways, but I hope that God sees you through your hardships and at least keeps you and the kiddos in good physical shape in the meantime.
I am so, so sorry! Hang in there, sending positive thoughts and vibes your way (praying never worked for me!)
You were so wonderful to help me, and now I’m praying for you. If there is anything, ANYTHING, that I can do for you, please let me know. I wish I was going to SXSW, just to meet up with you and buy you a drink. Or 12.
Ugh.
3 more members of my family were laid off yesterday. In addition to the ones that were previously laid off, on temporary lay off, or partial lay off. Scary times.
Thinking of you.