October 29, 2010

Well Susan finally got her "lay-off" letter. So her last day will be Friday, November 12, 2010. We are probably going to move into the new apartment on the 14th.

October 24, 2010

A lot has happened, but on the job-front Lakeland hasn't come through with a lay-off letter and a "formal" option. Sometime, a couple of weeks ago--possibly on October 11th--Susan received email stating that Francis Haddon Morgon was not, after all, filling the HPA position. On the 21st we signed a six month rental lease for the apartment in Spokane. (The address is 29 East 6th Avenue, #204.) Susan had a job interview in the Rockcliff building for the auditor position. She was not optimistic about it. We'll see what happens. Afterward, we drove up to Inland Real Estate on Northwest Blvd to sign the lease. Meanwhile, we have turned from Christianity and embraced Paganism, Wicca and the Holy Goddess.

October 11, 2010

Early this morning Susan and I had a good conversation about her Lay-off situation as she prepared smoothies. We've decided that Bremerton is OUT, even though she will have to accept Francis Haddon Morgon as her "formal" option. I think that the elimination of moving to Bremerton has relieved Susan of a lot of stress and anxiety, and that in itself is a very good thing. She found some apartments on Empire and Cook that seem to cater to people over 55. (This evening we talked about that some more and will apply for those.) There was another issue about her college transcripts which we are going to get in order for her to apply for this Social Worker job with CPS by Tuesday. Another interesting development: Susan was watching Fr. Corapi at lunch time and reading Abandonment to Divine Providence today. Apparently we are practicing Catholicism and this evening I prayed the Rosary.

October 10, 2010

It's early Sunday morning. I got up about 5:40. Susan didn't wake up until 2:00 AM. She has a good sleep, retiring last night just before 7:00 PM. I was pleased to hear that. She made smoothies for us about 6:00. I sat at the kitchen counter and we talked. She revealed to me that there were moments this morning when she experienced JOY and then she said "Baruch HaShem". That was a great indicator and I was happy to hear that. After she poured our glasses we saluted one another with L'Chaim.

October 9, 2010

Greetings. It's Shabbos but we are not observing it this day: 1 Cheshvan 5771. Susan has a need for Buddhism and controlling the Mind through analysis, introspection, meditation and breathing--and that's OK! I read the weekly Torah portion early this morning (Noach). We went for a lovely walk this morning after the light drizzle stopped. We talked about the lay-off situation, Bremerton, and tried to understand the State lay-off system such as formal and informal options, etc. Susan hasn't heard a word yet. She has told me that we just have to wait, but eventually things will happen, hopefully before the snow falls!

October 7, 2010

Susan seems to be doing better. She called me when I got downtown asking me not to get the science books, but instead wanted some books about Buddhism. I got her four or five books on Buddhism at the Public Library this afternoon. Grabbed five Asian DVDs also. I figure that this is good--if getting these helps her over this difficult time, then it's definitely worth it.

October 5, 2010

Happy birthday to Kathleen. It's her 20th birthday. Anyway, today is Tuesday. I took the day off to be with Susan who took the day off. She is having a pretty rough time of it--having been laid-off after 23 years of dedicated service to Lakeland Village. She fluctuates between depression and anxiety, but I am right by her side being strong and upbeat. I love Susan so much; she is my life!