UH OH...

My partner just called with the news that she was laid off. (Since I am covered under her health insurance, I'm not sure how this will effect my plans to have WLS after the Holidays.) Two weeks ago we were asked to vacate our apt. of ten years by our landlord who wants the place for his elderly mother. Provincetown has a notorious shortage of year-round affordable housing. We have until 9/30, 12/1 the latest. The person who managed my store for the past 5 years has decided to pursue another job this summer -- and informed me just last month! I am attempting to navigate through my busy retail season with a herniated disc which makes it difficult to stand for more than 5 - 10 minutes at a time or to walk more than 1/2 block. All this to say I am now gladly accepting any prayers, good vibes, positive thoughts, etc. that you might remember to send my way. I will try to remember to breathe...

Joanne, UGH! So sorry to hear about all of this coming down on you at once. Not to sound like a cliche (isn't that a cliche too?)...but I guess WHEN IT RAINS... I'm sure you're aware, but perhaps there's a possibility that your wife can utilize COBRA...even though it's super ridiculous expensive. This I think extends her current coverage (with the same carrier ? )...so hopefully your hopes to have surg. can still be a reality. Or maybe she can negotiate an extension of her current coverage as part of her severance pkg (if this is an option for her). Good luck! Things WILL get better Jen

I'm going to just make this my signature for this site "If God Brings you to it, He'll Bring you Through It!" Everything happens for a reason. You'll be in my thoughts

COBRA is soooooo expensive. My friend looked into it and it was about 400 a month for just him. He found insurance with a broker for 90 bucks a month. Good luck with everything. Prayers being said here in CT for you.

Sending good energy your way! The cobra will cover you with insurance and if you let the insurance lapse you'll have a hard time getting it again. After WLS you can't get private insurance. Conne

Sorry fo this extra rough patch you are going through. I am experience a rough one myself. Positive energy coming your way from NY ~April

Wow Joanne!!!! I'm so sorry you're having to deal with this! You definitely are in my thoughts and prayers!

GOOD LORD! thats to much for one person to bare! I really hope that things smooth out for you.. and start to turn around.. I'm a firm believer that Everything happens for a reason.. you may not see it right now.. but maybe a better manager is around the corner for you, and a better job for your partner.. I'll keep you in my prayers.. Huggz..

Gad, when it rains it pours! Like everyone has said, COBRA can be a godsend in times like this, albeit an expensive one. You have my best wishes. Once Obama gets elected, I'm sure the economy will rebound, and your partner will be able to find a new position (or even sooner, of course!) /Steve