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Old 08-28-2008, 08:47 PM
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Hi guys, I haven't been here much because I have hit a very rough spot in my life. A month ago I was laid off of my job and unemployment isn't enough to pay the bills and even if I get a part time job doing retail or something, I can only earn a certain amount or they start deducting from my benefits. I also tried to get health insurance on my own but I can barely do that because I am "high risk" because I have Crohns Disease. [:@] The health insurance business in this country sucks big time. I have the option to do COBRA at an insane price. I am trying real hard not to sell my Mini, but it's been really rough. I work in a vary narrow field so finding a job is very difficult. I hope something happens real soon because I would just die if I had to sell the Mini and subject my Monte to another Chicago winter.

Also, 2 weeks ago my mom went in for lung cancer surgery. Every thing was going good until last Friday when she had trouble breathing. They took her back down to ICU and she had a stress induced heart attack and I almost lost her. They treated her with medication and she is doing better. (She never had a history of high blood pressure or heart disease). The doctors said this type of heart attack is completely reversible, meaning there was no damage to the heart. So she is doing a lot better and I hope she can come home tomorrow or Saturday.

Well, I just had to vent. On the positive side I am taking my Monte to a pretty big car show this Sunday, it will be the first one since I got laid off. Wish me luck!
 
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Old 08-28-2008, 09:37 PM
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Welcome back. Im sorry to hear about your troubles. I hope your mother is doing well and recovers quickly. Im also sorry about your employment situation. Im sure something will come up. I dont want to see you have to drive your monte in the snow any more than you do.
 
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Old 08-28-2008, 09:56 PM
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Welcome back. Praying for your mom to make a speeding recovery. Sorry to hear about your job situation, seems when it rains it pours.
Good luck at the show.
 
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Old 08-28-2008, 10:37 PM
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Becky, you took the words right out of my mouth.

I'm glad to see you back on the forum Amy. So sorry to hear about the troubles you're having.
I'm keeping everyone in my prayers. Hopefully the saying, "It's always darkest before the dawn", holds true in your case.

You're always welcome to vent here with us. We're here to help any way we can. Even if it's to lend an ear.
 
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Hi `Amy,
I was sorry to read about the problems that you are facing
in life. It seems like there are many in our World dealing
with major problems encountered on their journey of life.
I wish you the strength to cope with the problems thatyou have
no control over, and hope for the best.
I am learning that so many things in life are out of our control.
I was happy to read that you mother is doing better, and
I hope that she improves daileyfrom her illness.
Humans are inherently fragile ,and each of us must face
the realities in life, for no one is promised a tomorrow.
We must seek out the positives, and enjoy our day, our present.
I wish you the best at the Car Show, and I hope that
it provides you a positive experience, and a escape
from the many burdens that you are facing in life.
Stay Strong, and exact the many positives in your life.
Please keep us updated.
Wish you a Win at the Car Show
Sincerely,`Space
 
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Old 08-29-2008, 08:23 AM
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Thanks guys. My mom is doing well and she is coming home today. I also got a call back from a great company that I interviewed at so hopefully that will be good new too! I have another interview Tues at 1pm
 
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Hi Amy,
Great to read your good news about your (((Mother))) &
future employment oppurtunity.
We wish you good luck in `life.
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glad to see ya back, Sorry to hear of your mom. i hate hearing this of anyone.

But i have to ask what is the carrer feild?
 
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Old 08-29-2008, 08:41 PM
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Amy,
SORRY to hear you lost your job, AND about your mother! Sometimes it's hard to understand (even impossible!), but everything has a purpose in life. I will keep you in my prayers!
BTW, is was GREAT meeting you at the Elgin meet. Here's a link to my photobucket album of the meet.

 
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Old 08-29-2008, 09:19 PM
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Thanks Wayne the gathering was so much fun. Mickey I work in the Desktop Publishing/Printing/Graphics field. Mainly production work and not so much design.
 


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