Bad News! Ben just found out he's losing his job

Barbara C.
on 11/12/08 1:56 am - Raleigh, NC

Hi Lisa,

Thanks so much for your support and friendship. I would say that I appreciate it more than you know, but I know that you do know. Thank you for thinking of Sarah. A part of me thought about not saying anything to her until we 'knew' what was happening and had a solution, but that just isn't how we have ever done things, so I let her know and she cried because of her fear and frustration. My heart is heavy because of her burden.

I'm trying to stay positive. We have Ben's resume and are almost done getting it updated. We'll be shooting out emails to all of our friends, family and acquantainces to let them know what is happening and to see if there might be a ray of sunlight hiding behind the clouds.

Thanks again,

Barbara
ObesityHelp Coach and Support Group Leader
http://www.obesityhelp.com/group/bcumbo_group/
High-264, Current-148, Goal-145

Jane J.
on 11/12/08 2:12 am - Kernersville, NC
Barb,
I'm so sorry to hear this news but rest assured that the best is yet to come. We can't go on to the next great thing until we let go of what is lost to us. Your family is in my prayers and chin up, girlie!!
God has a plan!
Big hugs
Jane

Barbara C.
on 11/12/08 2:32 am - Raleigh, NC

My chin is up, I'm just inhaling water!

Barbara
ObesityHelp Coach and Support Group Leader
http://www.obesityhelp.com/group/bcumbo_group/
High-264, Current-148, Goal-145

avidreader
on 11/12/08 2:13 am - Cary, NC
Barb,
You are all in my thoughts and prayers that everything will work out job wise and surgery wise.
Brenda

Highest/Surgery/Current/Goal
250/241/139.5/125
I have a new philosophy, I'm only going to dread one day at a time.  Charlie Brown
Barbara C.
on 11/12/08 2:33 am - Raleigh, NC
Thanks Brenda

Barbara
ObesityHelp Coach and Support Group Leader
http://www.obesityhelp.com/group/bcumbo_group/
High-264, Current-148, Goal-145

jmacon1966
on 11/12/08 3:33 am - Greensboro, NC
Barbara, I am sorry to hear about Ben loosing his job. I have heard that O'reily automotive is opening a hub some where between Greensboro and Burlington. I am not sure when or if they would have anything for him, just a thought. Good luck and I will keep you and your family in my prayers.

Jeff
 
highest/day of surgery/current/goal
340/306/203/199



Barbara C.
on 11/12/08 6:43 am - Raleigh, NC

Hi Jeff,

Thank you for your concern and your thoughtfulness. Ben is a technical writer. He writes hardware, software and business process documentation. He works for the IT department of a major parts distributor headquartered in the triangle. He most likely will end up working for a high tech company or for an IT department of a company in another business sector.

Thanks again.

I hope that this note finds you feeling better.

Barbara
ObesityHelp Coach and Support Group Leader
http://www.obesityhelp.com/group/bcumbo_group/
High-264, Current-148, Goal-145

Andrea U.
on 11/12/08 4:32 am - Wilson, NC
Barbara C.
on 11/12/08 6:43 am - Raleigh, NC

My thoughts exactly. I couldn't have said it better myself.

See you Saturday,

Barbara
ObesityHelp Coach and Support Group Leader
http://www.obesityhelp.com/group/bcumbo_group/
High-264, Current-148, Goal-145

Darcie
on 11/12/08 5:33 am - Richlands, NC
Sorry to hear about this Barb I hope Ben finds a new position and gets to have his surgery. Best of luck to you and your family.


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