One Year Anniversary

Thursday will be the one year anniversary of my layoff (the date of 11/15), but it occurred the week before Thanksgiving. I remember that day vividly. I remember exchanging pleasantries with a manager who had never managed me (but had wished that she had). I remember talking with friends and telling them that I had this meeting to which Sue (enjoy hell Sue) had invited me. I remember thinking, "I have a 9 am meeting... I wonder what it is about..." I remember walking in the room and seeing people with whom I never had meetings. I remember the "solemn" looks of the SS Guard. I remember them reading a declaration from the Führer about how we had to walk into the career gas chambers. I remember walking to my desk and seeing all of my friends. Their faces full of such unbearable sadness. I remember leaving the building and getting in my car (oh, don't forget that Sue had to collect my ID). I remember driving to the park accross the street and sitting in my car for what seems like hours. I remember gathering the courage to call my wife. I remember speaking to her as she cried. I remember feeling like I had no idea how I would survive this ordeal. I just wanted to see my wife and kids.

But, This year has taught me that I am and my wife is and my children are much stronger than we ever envisioned. We survived this year. Sure, it sucked... But, we survived it together. I am also thankful for the friens I left behind . Thank God for their support.

P.S. What makes this day even sadder is that four of my friends from my current company were let go today. I truly wish them the best of luck. I totally know how it feels.

Long Hours

So, it has been a long time since I posted... I was home last week, but I am back this week... This week has been and will continue to suck... I am scheduled to work 8am until 10pm tomorrow... How fun!!! I am not sure that we will be able to get lunch or dinner, but they may bring in something.... How nice of them!

Anyways, it was so nice to see some of my old friends last Friday (some of whom I hadn't seen in years). I am hoping that I will be able to see everyone next time.

Also, while I hate going to church... I really loved sitting next to my wife and eldest during the service. I so love being with them