April 4, 2000

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Mid Week Reading

I have had a very busy few days. It feels like its been weeks! After speaking with my father this weekend I estimated that Id have a week to feel things out before actually having to come up with a plan to submit for approval or, more likely, disapproval. I have been studiously avoiding thinking about it. I have sent out resumes by the scads and talked to recruiter after recruiter after recruiter. I even managed to land one interview. Just one but its a start. My eyes are crossed from looking through job after job after job. Do any of you have any idea just how many jobs in how many job sites are posted on the internet? It is AMAZING. I have repeated my work history hundreds of times. There are more people in metro Atlanta that know about me now than there were a week ago. I hope this doesnt become a case of familiarity breeding contempt!

I was sitting contemplating whether or not to eat dinner tonight when the phone rang. I picked it up expecting to have to play my usual role as my daughters answering service. Imagine my surprise when I heard my fathers voice say Hello. Now imagine that surprise turning to dread and that dread settling like a rock in the pit of my stomach. I was expecting round 2 of the battle for my autonomy.

Have you got a plan?

No, I havent, but Ive been looking for a job.

How much money do you have?

Im OK until the end of the month.

We then talked about his health. I acknowledged his desire and need to have me nearby if/when he becomes unable to care for himself. I promised that, no matter what else was going on in my life, I would be there for him when he truly needs me. I reminded him that I always have been.

I told him that I have also been checking out employment opportunities back in Tampa, but there is not much of the type of work I do there. He semi-understood that. At least he understood the part about look for work in Tampa. I didnt tell him about the recruiter in North Carolina that Im talking to.

The end of tonights episode is that I am to touch continue my job search and touch base at the end of the month. Oh yes, I am to pay special attention to jobs in Tampa. I am surmising that I will not be homeless should the end of the month come without me bringing in a paycheck.

I also wanted to thank all of you for your support and uplifting notes, thoughts, prayers and well wishes. You have really held me up and given me much food for thought in your notes and emails. I think I just might make it through this.with a little help from my friends!

I’m in Tampa, it’s not TOO bad here. I have a good feeling that somethings going to happen for you.

Sounds like you are very determined. I wish you the best of luck with your search! =)

I hope your job search is successful Sunshine, if I can help in any way, please let me know! I would be glad to forward your resume to anyone that is available to me! Hang in there kid! Hugs(Wonder)

Hang in there sweetie. We’re all rootin for ya.:)

Really hope this works out for you.

Willy & Wilma

April 5, 2000

You are really working at getting that job–which means you probably WILL–and when you do, and it’something you are happy with, keep on and make as favorable an impression as you can, to keep it. Best wishes,Sunshine!

Mns

friends can make all the difference.. keep the faith, Sunshine! 😉

*smiling*

I wish you the very, very best, Sunshine. I’ve been there myself, so many of us have! You’ll do it! Just never forget to laugh and see the bright side…that way you’ll come through it fine. Warmest hugs…

Your mother and mine sound like natural-born no-fuss, no-muss feminists who just were themselves. Now it’s your turn to be yourself, Sunshine Wolf. You are a good daughter, but you must balance your needs and obligations..

Whew! Sounding much better! Best of luck on the job search. I think it’s safe to say we’re all pullin’ for you! ~:)

thanks for the applause on MY job search, Sunshine. Now I want to be able to reciprocate in kind! Wishing you the very best. I hope you find something wonderful!

BlueEyes

April 6, 2000

Best wishes, sweetie!

You will make it, and in fine form too. 🙂 P&L, TMOL,

good luck – you are bound to be “discovered” soon enough!

With all the hard work you are putting in to it, something must be on the horizon soon. Good luck to you. Hugz

I still say you are the cream of the crop, and I’m not buttering you up. I hope you don’t have to mooooove far away, but I do know you will find a splendid job that makes your heart happy. Moovin on up

How come you always hit me in the heart?(Where it counts!) 🙂 I swear…tears…teary-eyed me. You WILL get through this…at least you have someone you can count on in times of hardship….

Sounds like you are really working hard to get a job. Your dad should be very proud of you. Just hang in there and don’t get discouraged. Something will come your way-I just have that feeling.

Life is rough…you need cushioning! LOL Some people have no one to fall back on in their time of need. Your dad is a godsend. I understand parents can be tough sometimes. God KNOWS my mom is! LOL

I guess this wouldn’t be a good time to ask for a loan, Sunshine Wolf (that was a futile attempt to be humorous). Seriously, we are feeling the “crunch” here too! I know how it feels…homelessness is scarey!

Deep down you know you can and will do it – but I agree friends are a big help.

sophist

*hug*

Write a bit about your mother, so we can get to know her better. All the best to you!

{{{Hugs}}}.

hang in there, SW!! I know you can do it!!..;)).((HUGS))

Torin Invanusson

April 8, 2000

May the gods guide your feet to the right path, dear Sunshine. (you didn’t think I would not keep up with you, I trust) With warm smiles…