It's Friday after a long, life-changing week. D lost his job on Monday, after working there for 13 years. It was icky how it happened so there's still a lot of slime to wash off. My heart is broken for him because of how challenging these last two years have been. It's sad that they were resolved like this. I'm really proud of him for how he kept his heart and values even though he wasn't treated fairly.
But... there is resolution finally. He no longer works for the Death Star. Over time, after we scrub off the muck and figure out how to stop our heads from spinning, relief and freedom will creep in. Happier, more productive challenges are in the future.
I am grateful that the pantry is full, that we saved so much from the garden, and that I'm really good at cooking beans. I am grateful that E is at such a sweet spot in her development that she is quite content to be pulled out of her school (as long as she can still have play dates with her friends).
So now we keep paring down to the essential in all things. Lots of changes ahead.
Oh, I'm SO, SO sorry Cathy. TERRIBLY sorry and I'm guessing that part of the pain is that it was all handled badly----that always seems to be the way. Much love to all of you. I'll be there on your shoulder whenever you need me.
Posted by: Account Deleted | December 18, 2009 at 07:07 AM
Darth Vader loses and the Death Star is destroyed in the end. ;-)
Seriously though, it sounds like you're seeing the positive things that lie a ways down the path.
I believe you will emerge from this mess strong.
Posted by: Stephanie | December 18, 2009 at 08:57 PM