Gone Fishin'
Well, my interview went great. She and her husband grew up in Hick County, so they knew my mom, which helps. She was impressed that I knew how to type; she said that most people who apply there don’t know how to type. She appreciated that I could work nights, no problem, because she likes to train everyone at the front desk, too. She also really liked the fact that my very first job was right there in that motel cleaning rooms, when I was 15.
I know it sounds selfish,(because we need the money) but I really wanted part-time, because I am enjoying staying home with Isaiah. I had decided not to take classes right now, and instead put that check into the bank, where it covers my truck payment, truck insurance, and Isaiah’s medicine until the end of August. The job available is part-time, but goes to full time at the end of August or early September when another girl is leaving! How perfect is that timing! I really feel that this is something that was meant for me, I really think I will get this job.
Rick and I are taking Isaiah fishing this evening. We may even take picnic food and eat at the lake. Figures, when the temperature is going to hit 100°,(it’s 95° right now) we finally have our fishing licenses and can go fishing! LOL
Rick has had several odd jobs this week, and has made some good money. We are doing very well right now, I am so thankful to see things just fall into place! I am also thankful for the decision we made to pare down our possessions, and our lives. It is so nice to be relaxed, and relatively debt-free, and spend so much time together as a family.
We have let Lauren move into the house we own, she and her boyfriend.(lets don’t even talk about the boyfriend…LOL) We are not charging any rent, as long as they keep it up and mow the lawn and stuff. They just have part time jobs right now, and his SSI check. They couldn’t afford a place if they had to pay rent.
Rick and I have been doing lots of stuff around mom’s house. She has said time and time again that she thinks we should just stay here because she likes having us here. One of her basement walls had a big hole collapse in the middle of it, and she can’t afford the $20,000 that was estimated to fix it, so Rick has been taking everything out of the basement that got ruined by water and mold, and the sheet rock, and has temporarily fixed the hole. Getting the mold cleaned up was the major thing.
I do all the housework for mom, all she does is her personal laundry, and I do all the rest. She is the county clerk, with a very busy, high-stress job, and she also has M.S., so she really appreciates the help. Besides, I think it is important for Isaiah to spend as much time as possible with her while he can. Rick also does all the work needed on her car, and we do most of the yard work. This big house is just a lot to take care of for her, by herself.
ANYWAY… I think I got that job, and things here are going very well, and we’re going fishin’!!
I know it sounds selfish,(because we need the money) but I really wanted part-time, because I am enjoying staying home with Isaiah. I had decided not to take classes right now, and instead put that check into the bank, where it covers my truck payment, truck insurance, and Isaiah’s medicine until the end of August. The job available is part-time, but goes to full time at the end of August or early September when another girl is leaving! How perfect is that timing! I really feel that this is something that was meant for me, I really think I will get this job.
Rick and I are taking Isaiah fishing this evening. We may even take picnic food and eat at the lake. Figures, when the temperature is going to hit 100°,(it’s 95° right now) we finally have our fishing licenses and can go fishing! LOL
Rick has had several odd jobs this week, and has made some good money. We are doing very well right now, I am so thankful to see things just fall into place! I am also thankful for the decision we made to pare down our possessions, and our lives. It is so nice to be relaxed, and relatively debt-free, and spend so much time together as a family.
We have let Lauren move into the house we own, she and her boyfriend.(lets don’t even talk about the boyfriend…LOL) We are not charging any rent, as long as they keep it up and mow the lawn and stuff. They just have part time jobs right now, and his SSI check. They couldn’t afford a place if they had to pay rent.
Rick and I have been doing lots of stuff around mom’s house. She has said time and time again that she thinks we should just stay here because she likes having us here. One of her basement walls had a big hole collapse in the middle of it, and she can’t afford the $20,000 that was estimated to fix it, so Rick has been taking everything out of the basement that got ruined by water and mold, and the sheet rock, and has temporarily fixed the hole. Getting the mold cleaned up was the major thing.
I do all the housework for mom, all she does is her personal laundry, and I do all the rest. She is the county clerk, with a very busy, high-stress job, and she also has M.S., so she really appreciates the help. Besides, I think it is important for Isaiah to spend as much time as possible with her while he can. Rick also does all the work needed on her car, and we do most of the yard work. This big house is just a lot to take care of for her, by herself.
ANYWAY… I think I got that job, and things here are going very well, and we’re going fishin’!!
posted by Amethyst Rising at 12:11 PM
3 Comments:
Girl, I am so happy for you. The job sounds perfect, just what you need when you need it. Rick working helps too. You sound...content. Maybe giving Rick and your family another chance was a good decision. Is your mom's house big enough for all of you to have private space? I mean, big enough not to be under each others noses all the time? It sounds like a good arrangement for the time being. Isiah gets to spend time with his grandma. I grew up down the street from both of my granparents and know that as a child, I benefitted from the experience. I didn't know your mom has MS. Mine does too. Got it when she was in her 30's probably. It's not bad yet, but she gets a little worse every year. We'll have to talk about that some time.
Things sound good in Hicksville. Congratulations on the new job! (speak those things that aren't as tho they are)
Have a great weekend!
Mom's house is very big, and our room, which is linked to Isaiah's by a door, is big enough to have a seperate area for the computer and television. Mom's room is at the other end of the house. The kitchen itself is 40 feet long, by 16-20 feet wide... LOL
The only bad thing is that there is only one bathroom!
Mom's MS is sort of in remission, but she still has off and on pain and gets tired very easily. She also gets sick very easily, so she really likes having us here when she is sick. She was diagnosed when she was about 35, I think. She's 61 now.
Congratulations! don't count the chickens before they hatch of course, but I'm sooo proud of you! Many prayers!
Prayers for your momma too.
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