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Browncafe Steward
Well said!!!! Along w/ soberups!!!!! Last Year Was A Turkey To Remember!!!! for me
Grateful is something to be especially at the holidays for what we have rather than what we don't. Last year for me was the most valuable x-mas ever and also the most stressful at first..
I went driving last year last week in Oct. came back from driving school went on the road Nov 6 started my first day on rd. Which the 15th of Nov. starts the free period so 30 days out the window. I came from management part time worked as oms in office for 8 yrs while driving had a great time the experience was very good. Finally met some of our customers I always helped and spoke to most on a daily basis.
As you all know management gets a bonus in December well that didn't happen for me ( I was devastated). That buys my 3 children's x-mas every year, so I was totally stressed as to what the hell I was going to do. My husband had to quite work when I went driving because what we would have paid in day care wouldn't have been worth what was left of his pay check. Not only did I not get the bonus I thought I worked for nearly all year long but my paycheck was being screwed up every week from the transition I was told.
My bills were literally in a pill on my kitchen table, after coming home from working all day I would come in see my kids to bed and just cry trying to think of what to do. I had to choose between what bills were of coarse the necessities even had to go to local social services to help with power bills (which is a freak-in joke the govt). We dug a whole with the decision I made to go driving after waiting 8 yrs to get the chance to do.. and end the end it was the right choice for us. It was just a very, very, rough road.
I had a call from a local co-worker to come by her house after I got off my route one afternoon. When I arrived we chit chatted about myself and family what we would do for presents, food, and etc. She walked me downstairs to her living room filled with presents for my children I balled my eyes out... Then she handed me a card with every-one's little note and money from all the drvrs, pt sup, ft sups... (everyone)
I just couldn't believe it I literally felt a huge weight lifted off my shoulders... I was so very thankful to receive the generosity of fellow co workers and the turkey that was so delicious from UPS. It was the most wonderful Thanksgiving I have ever received (even though it was after thanksgiving holiday) and this year me and my family are going to return to favor to others..
Comet this is what being part of a family is all about. Were all like siblings and will bicker and fight amongst ourselves, but god help someone that wants to do the same from the outside!
I have passed the hat several times for others who have been in trouble and there is no better feeling in life than helping someone that needs it at that time!
At least now you have us on the cafe too, and if you need a couple bucks just provide me with the pictures i have asked for and were all good! lmao