Update # azillion - LOL

[Jane, Rooney & Stuart]

Well - it has been over a year since the first post - thought I'd give you all an update.  Dh is still without work and we are starting to consider him "retired".  His info is out there but unless someone comes calling we are stopping the search ourselves.  He had two really great phone interviews with headhunters this week about two separate positions.  They both loved him - only took 6 hrs for the 1st to call back with "the company says they want a younger CEO"  and the second called back a few days later with "they won't chance you leaving - you're too over qualified".  Doesn't surprise me - but really - 59 is too old for a CEO?  What about experience?  Maturity?  Their loss!!!!  

So life will go on but in ways we might not have expected.  We are buying a lot in Punta Gorda on a canal - so that we can build a place and live the boating lifestyle.  We'll be able to have a fenced in yard for Rooney and Stuart so I'm very excited by that!!!!!  There are a couple of Churches in P.G. that I want to check out - so new things will come once this house sells.  THANK YOU ALL for your continued prayers!!!  Have a wonderful weekend.   Jane 

 

 

Could we ask for some extra prayer?  DH is flying to Houston on 3/22 for an interview!!!!  It is kinda a long shot but we would be so grateful for anything!  Thanks.

 

Hi all - just a small request - could you add DH and I to your prayer request.  I so believe in the power of prayer and the more the better!  My dh lost his job about 3-4 weeks ago and I'm trying to look at it as divine intervention.  His job had us living apart for the better part of the last 4-5 years and the stress had me worried about his health.  We are so much better off than most so I remain very grateful for what we have - health, our family, friends and of course the "boys" - Rooney, Stuart and our kitty.  I'm thinking this is a great way to get me and the boys out of Florida, away from the those gators - lol and into a yard with a fence!

At my dh's level (Sr. V.P. or CEO) jobs aren't something that you can find for yourself - they have to come looking for you - so he continues to network with headhunting companies and past associates.  It seems that there are many of us on DK in the "un-employment" phase - please remember all of them too.  Thanks so much!  Jane

 

[Jane, Guinness and Murphy]

Maybe if you can just think of this as an "interim" step it would help.  You are strong and I have no doubt you'll deal with this.  Life throws us so many "curve balls".  One of Tim's friends (27 year old special needs young man) died in his sleep two nights ago.  Tim is struggling with this.  They've been friends since they were kids and they went to Camp together every Summer.  The Mom was totally devoted to her son....can't even imagine how she's going to get herself through this.  Somehow though God gives us the strength we need, and I know he/she's there for you, Jane.....and of course all your friends too!

[Carol and Banjo]

Oh Jane, I'm so sorry to hear about Tim's friend. Please tell him that friends are thinking of him and give him an extra hug from all of us.

[Cheryl and Finnegan]

Jane, I'm so sorry to hear this.  So sorry for you, Tim, and the young man's family.  A friend's 15 year old son is in the final stages of brain cancer.  So sad.  Sometimes I just want to scream WHY??? Sometimes I do.  But you're right...God's strength is always there, somewhere. One thing I know, no one can gets through this stuff alone.  It takes a village. ((Hugs)) to you and TIm.

[Leslie and Halas]

Tell Tim we're thinking of him.  I feel like I know Tim, too, from everyone's cruise stories.

[Lucy & AnnaBelle's Mom]

Jane -- So sorry about the loss of Tim's friend, for you and for the friends parents.  Just doesn't seem right to go so young.  I hope that you are able to find a way to comfort Tim.

[Laurie, Fudge, and Vern]

Jane, I am so sorry to hear this about Tim's friend. What a sad thing for him to lose such a good friend and my heart goes out to his family. Give him a hug from us.

[Leslie and Halas]

What a tough decision. I hope everything works out for you.  Maybe this will be just a step for your DH, and he can return to the US before too long.

[Bonnie and Kona]

Praying for you and DH as you look ahead to confusing and trying times but hopeful also. Life is sooooo complicated!!!

[Jane, Rooney & Stuart]

Thanks everybody!  The waiting to hear begins, sounds like they are in a hurry so we should either get an offer or be told no - soon.  I'll keep you posted.  I have to trust God's plan whatever the outcome is - but I don't have to like it - lol.  After giving myself time to feel sorry for us, cry, be mad - time to move on.  I've always said "if someone isn't dead or dying then it can't be that bad"  -  Jane's message about Tim's friend drives that home. 

@ Jane - pm me your home address - I'd like to send a card to Tim to cheer him up - talk about the cruise etc.

I'm off the the gym with my still fat butt!!!!

[Cheryl and Finnegan]

Jane, I personally have always liked the rowing machine when I am supremely upset.  I have probably rowed myself around the world :)  Those Big Girl Pants (not talkin' size) look good on you!  Keeping my fingers crossed.

[Lucy & AnnaBelle's Mom]

Jane -- Crossing our paws here that this works out for the best for all of you.  You've said yourself that having a job helps get a job so maybe as others said this is just a stepping stone.  Keep going to the gym.  I can confirm to you that you will feel better.  I've been doing it since Sophie got sick and I'm now addicted. 

[Lucy & AnnaBelle's Mom]

Any news?