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Just to let you know I am taking a small break from the board. Everything's ok. I have spent so much time taking care of hubby after his surgery this past year. (He would do the same for me.) I just need to concentrate on a few things.
I am in the process of switching doctors to centralize everything. That alone is a pain but it's worth it to keep everything in one place. I have never been 100% comfortable with my GP. Nice person and good at what he does. But I have never felt completely at ease. I want the same kind of rapport that I have with my surgeon. Maybe I am just more comfortable with a woman, I don't know. I want to get a few things checked out so I know that I am healthy. After all I hit 45 soon. I would like to live another 45 years. I'm sure I just need to tweak things. Maybe it was Aloha's post that got me thinking. (Thank you! )
I also want to devote some serious time to changing careers. I need to work on my resume and get it out there. I have seen a couple of job postings in the past few weeks at some hospitals. They are mainly adiministrative in nature. I like the idea of not having to work weekends. I have been with my company for 9 years now. Retail is draining on me. The odd hours. Not knowing if hours are going to get cut because of low sales. (I am glad that I don't work on commision.)
I think I am also tired of working with the younger kids. I like to think of myself as young at heart. For the most part they are great. But the work ethic is different and I realize that my manager is never going to change or address the issues that should be addressed. That's her choice. We have had a lot of old timers leave this past year. The company is changing with regards to how the employees are treated as a whole. (This is a very stable company, but we answer more to the bean counters and have forgotten where we came from.) I have gone as far as I can in this company. It's time to look for something different. Time for me to move ahead with life. I like challenges because it keeps me motivated and young.
Recovery is about taking back your life and living the life you so richly deserve. I love doing my service work here. But I need to do it for me too. I need to service myself. Don't worry you haven't lost me. Hopefully I'll be able to respond to some posts. I will try and pop in here to keep my head where it should be. If I don't respond to you it's not because I don't think of you. It's just a matter of time that's all. I will hold all of you in my prayers each night. I am graced by your friendship and love. Much love and blessings to all of you and your families and the MIP pets. See you soon!
Live strong, Karilynn & Pipers Kitty
-- Edited by Karilynn at 09:38, 2008-04-08
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It's your life. Take no prisoners. You will have it your way.
Take good care of you. Visit us whenever you can and rest assured you will be in my daily prayers.
I have come to appreciate your wisdom in dealing with my AH. You are a good role model, and have given me hope to believe that a good life is possible. Thank you for helping me through these last months.
Take good care of yourself, hubby and especially Pipers Kitty. Don't stay away too long.
With Love,
Claudia
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A person's a person no matter how small --Dr Suess
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Hopefully I'll be able to respond to some posts. I will try and pop in here to keep my head where it should be. If I don't respond to you it's not because I don't think of you. It's just a matter of time that's all. I will hold all of you in my prayers each night. I am graced by your friendship and love. Much love and blessings to all of you and your families and the MIP pets. See you soon!
