Monday, I had physical therapy. When my son got home before I got ready to leave, I had him bring in the mail. I received a letter from my employer. This letter terminated my employment and my benefits. I didn’t get through all of the letter before I started crying. I am still recovering from surgery! It’s sure but extremely slow! My knee still hurts A LOT!
I wore my sunglasses during physical therapy like I used to wear them when I went inside the building once I got to work ( before the day started with students) when my Dad first died. I wore them in the morning (at 6:15, when it was still dark outside) because back then, I cried the entire way to work so my eyes would get puffy and red. I was afraid my eyes would be puffy and red again because all I could do all the way to physical therapy was cry.
My job there was my only teaching job. I was hired in right after college. It was my first “Big Girl” job. I was hired in having MS with a three-year-old son. I’ve worked there for 12 years, first as a seventh grade English teacher and once I got my Masters degree, the Reading Specialist. I have many fond memories there with the staff and students alike.
Given that my benefits package was also terminated, I still have to pay for continued post-surgery rehab and doctor’s appointments. I’m not quite sure how I am going to do this. I looked into a Go Fund Me account and the possibility of holding another Booster because I am a sucker for a logo-Ed shirt! I saw the fees for both of those and it disheartened me.
I have heard of having a PayPal account (I know that I am late to the party) but I have one and that account is linked to the email address: jfr0945@gmail.com. If anyone can give me suggestions on what I could/should do to raise money, that would be great! I have a mortgage to pay and I do not live lavishly, however; am a single mother so any guidance or donations would be appreciated! Thank you so much! For now, I am just stunned! I have a few blog posts to write but again, for now, I am just stunned!
Oh Jen….I too am stunned. I am quite sure my head would be spinning. The only thing I can tell you if that God’s is still with you. There have been many times when I did not undestand His plan, and this is, for sure, another one. I also know He won’t abandon you now , or ever. I have to leave for a while, but I have you in my prayers and will be back with you later tonight. Try to rest, we love you.
I’m so sorry Jen. They are a basket of deplorables. 🙁
So sorry ? Jen. I do not comprehend how they could do this. I will continue to have you in my prayers. You do not deserve this.
Soooo wrong!! Truly they are not human. You deserve so much better! You are in my thoughts and I’ll do anything I can to help! Disgusting!