Yesterday sucked.
We were busily planning for A’s family to visit so the plan was I’d take the kids to the playground while A cleaned the house and went grocery shopping.
A couple of minutes after I left the mail arrived. Our letter carrier parked her mail truck and knocked on our door. Amy signed for a certified letter.
The letter informed us that she’d been laid off. LAID FUCKING OFF. TWO WEEKS before school was to start. Awesome.
When I found out, I felt sick. I felt robbed, I felt helpless, I felt responsible for two children. And most of all I felt fucking pissed off that we’re going to lose our health insurance. It took me several hours to calm down.
Once calm, I started to put it all into perspective. Recently a good friend tragically lost her sister. Two weeks ago another friend lost her newborn to SIDS. Another friend is facing the mortality of her six week old son. All we’ve lost is a job, income, and health insurance. That’s all. And really it isn’t much when I think about what other friends are losing.
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August 22, 2010 at 7:24 am
Rosany
That really sucks. That is a cruel and heartless way of the school to deliver such delicate news!!!
I like your perspective though, A can always get another job… some things we can replace and some are irreplaceble.
Good luck,
Keep calm.
Rosany
August 22, 2010 at 12:12 pm
Jude
That is awful and I feel badly for you guys.
Seriously look into MassHealth, at least for the kids. That’s what it’s there for. WIC too. All of that. Will she be getting unemployment? Sucks.
Surround yourself with family is love.
August 23, 2010 at 12:54 am
Kim
But it’s still a lot. You lost a whole god-damned lot. And even though there are people losing worse things than you, allow yourself to be bummed for a few minutes. That just sucks. And I am so sorry for you and your beautiful little family. And also for your close friends that are going through some truly horrific things. Good thoughts to you all.
August 23, 2010 at 5:15 am
vee
That’s still one hell of a blow! And coming out of the blue in such a corawdly manner. I hope you guys sort something soon, and am glad you are able to count your blessings and stay calm about it. You’re right, some things are irreplacable.
August 23, 2010 at 10:33 am
nutella
Uh, that it a ton of shittiness. You’re right, you have to count your blessings, too, but it still hurts.
August 24, 2010 at 11:09 pm
chris
oh no! that effing sucks! and in a letter? so not cool! sorry for the loss of income and insurance. i do hope that unemployment, wic, and medicaid can help somewhat, until something new and fabulous comes along. hugs to you, and for those close to you losing loved ones. it all sucks!!! but good to have some perspective on what things truly matter in the long run. hugs to you guys!! xoxo
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