I may hang around for awhile.

kit_kats_mom wrote: To all the newbies & to all the old timers...I'm Baaaaack. LOL
So my life has been a whirlwind lately. I spent the majority of the last month in Tallahassee tending to my terminally ill mom, and traveling home when I could. My DH was AWESOME and kept the household running smoothly while I was gone. She and I had a lovely visit on the Third of February and she told me to go home for my birthday. I headed home after a quick morning visit with her in the hospital where she was lucid and happy...weak as a kitten, but she was all there. Anyway, I came home, had birthday cake with the girls and planned on heading back on Saturday when she was to be relased to Hospice care at home.
The next morning, I got a phone call that something had happened after they'd moved her to the hospice house at 9am. The dr said she wouldn't live thorugh the night so I headed back up. I got there at 2pm and she was not responsive but had enough morphine to comfort her. I told her it was ok to go, and I just carressed her and held her hand. She died at 4:30.
I spent the night at her friends house (the one making her urns) and we celebrated her release from the pain by popping a bottle of champange and sharing many tears and stories. I headed home the next morning.
We received a certified letter while I was gone on Friday and it was from my office. Apparently, I had resigned my position by not keeping my supervisor informed of my absences. I stewed all weekend and was in the HR office first thing on Monday. I explained the situation and they said they needed a day to "figure it out". So Yesterday, they called to say it was a mistake and they felt terrible and that I could have my job back. Well, I never wanted to see their cruel, inhumane faces again, much less work for them, so I offered another option. They "let me go" and don't fight the unemployment claim. HR understood and agreed that this would be ok.
So....all that to say, I'm a SAHM again! The girls are ecstatic (even though Kat will have to give up Karate for awhile). Money will be tight but we can do it. I have the girls thinking it's a game to save money now. But, the best part is, I will be at home where PC is not blocked. Yay!!!

luvbug00 replied: so sorry about your mom, glad you could be with her. I'm discusted by what your work did. I can't believe they were not more sensitive. Alas more time with your babies is perfect!

MommyToAshley replied: Cary, I have been thinking about you. I am sorry again for your loss. The time that you and your Mom spent together is a gift I know you will come to cheerish. I know your Mom must have been so proud of you and the Mom you have become and I am sure it was comforting for her that you were there with her.

I am glad you are able to be home with the girls again. How are they dealing with everything that has been going on?

As for your previous employer, what a rotten way to treat someone.. they don't deserve an awsome person like you anyways!!! I am glad you are back here with us,

~Roo'sMama~ replied: Welcome back Cary! I'm so sorry about losing your mom. I'm glad you got to be with her. Congrats on being able to stay home again! I'm sorking part time right now and can't wait until Dh is done with school and I can stay home all the time again!

coasterqueen replied: I'm sorry about your loss, Cary.

I am glad you are back, though. Kids are really great about helping to save. When we went credit card free this past October, we really (well more like ME) had to determine what was really worth spending money for. It's so much better this way. I'm definitely more frugal than I used to be. Ryan LOVES it and wishes he would have been able to convince me 15+ years ago to do it.

jcc64 replied: You're living my life, Cary, just a few years delayed. Welcome to the land of the unemployed!
You have been on my mind often--I'm sure the last several days have been surreal for you.
I know I speak for everyone when I say that this board will be a much better place with you around on a regular basis.
I'm proud of you for that nice jujitsu move at your old job. Well played for sure! My family is also really happy about my expanded presence at home. You'll be amazed at how quickly you'll adapt to the change in income.
Feel free to pm or call me whenever you need a shot of encouragement.

kit_kats_mom replied: I feel so loved. Thanks guys.
I missed you all.

PrairieMom replied: I thought MY previous employer sucked. I am sorry for what you are going through. welcome back.

mckayleesmom replied: Very sorry about your mom Cary. I'm glad you got to be there with her in time.

BAC'sMom replied: I am so sorry for your loss.

mummy2girls replied: (((HUGS))) Im so sorry to hear the news. I am crying reading this and even when i first heard ...Welcome back!!

kimberley replied: welcome back and congrats on ditching those wretched co-workers.