My work has never gone better. Every class is at perfect capacity. About a week before I started my fall season, I had one class with 6 openings in it. Every other class was full. Everyone who called that week wanted that class. Huge blessing to be "Sugar Mama" for awhile.
I just have to say that we really were blessed. We never wanted for anything. We took it easy, obviously, since we had no idea how long it would last. But had amazing things happen and we will forever be grateful for the lessons we have learned before the unemployment (like provident living and savings) and during (like how this could be a serious problem). I feel blessed to have a business and a college degree to fall back on. I already had a testimony of girls getting an education and skill set, but I will not rest until Macy and Emi have a career they can rely on if necessary. It's power, freedom, and the best insurance I can give them as a mom. I have increased empathy for people who are in this situation long term. I hope that I can serve people who are, because it does really suck. I do believe it is good for the soul to do without once in awhile. It has kind of centered me a bit, which I can see now that I am out of the "constant anxiety" phase.
And our friends/family...WOW! They are amazing (and you know who you are). They were sympathetic, generous, and willing to fast for us frequently. We really felt the love and we love you all right back. My mom and dad especially. My mom is always one to dote on my kids with wonderful, crazy cute clothes, but she knew when we needed a dinner out, free sitter, etc. It was nice and my dad is always happy to help, even when we don't ask for it.
So good luck, Bill! He will be serving at the "pleasure of the President" with his new job, and loving every minute of it. Go and do whatever the heck it is you do!
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Amen! Thanks to all for your support!
Looks like Liz's liberal tendencies are finally paying off with this new job of mine doing work for the VA. And if I'm going to do civil service, I want it to benefit those who really need and deserve it...like us.
And the vets too.
I'm so glad that your birthday wish came true! Good luck Bill!
I love your whole attitude of joy even through a "anxiety" phase such as that one... You are great examples!
Yay, congrats!!! Bill cracks me up. And your mom really is one of the most generous and thoughtful ladies ever. I hope you throw your provident living to the winde and go celebrate!
YEA! So happy for you guys... As a former Sugar Mama myself for 2 years, all I can say is AMEN to the importance of our girls having the education to be able to step in when necessary to support a family.
So happy for you and Bill. He is amazing and the VA will be lucky to have him.
Liz, Bill, so delighted to hear the good news! Way to go! Although, I was thinking maybe Bill would be a great dance teacher, this is probably more up his alley. Seriously, I'm really impressed with how you dealt with a hard time. You guys are gold.
I'm so happy for you guys, I know how hard that is. I too am so grateful for provident living, I can't imagine what we would have done if we were in different circumstance.
Congrats on the new job, I hope it all works out!
Oh Liz...I am so releived for you guys, I have been hoping things would quickly work out for you guys. Crazy that you had to go through all of this, but I am so glad that you came through it so well!
Congrats to Bill and to you too. It takes a team to make a sucessful marriage that can make it through the rough spots.
And I agree....there is nothing more important that education for girls. You never know what twists and turns your life will take!
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