Goodbye...Hello

Goodbye Job...Goodbye 2 Incomes...Goodbye Insurance...Goodbye Deductible Met...Goodbye Car


Hello Social Security...Hello Crappy Insurance...Hello Another Rebudget...Hello Ramen


With all these negative events that have happened in the last month, we are still happy.  Unfortunately, FMLA ran up with Graham back in February and since he was not with Nissan for a complete year - long term disability cannot take effect and he was let go.  It's the law, it is not the company.  He still dearly loves his former job and all those that are still working there.  Maybe one day he'll be healthy enough to reapply and get his "dream job" back; but for now he's focused on his health.  The separation from the company is almost done, everything has been returned and all we are waiting on now is the Cobra paperwork - which apparently takes awhile.  I hope it comes soon though, we REALLY do not want to put him on my insurance.  I have never complained about teacher pay (not that I would refuse more money), but I don't understand why our Insurance sucks and to add a family member pretty much takes up our paycheck.  Sadly, Cobra, which is known to be expensive, is FAR cheaper than adding Graham and Jordy to my insurance.


Material things have never really mattered to us.  So the lack of money does not phase us much.  The only thing I am adamant about keeping is the house.  It quickly became a home, a warm home, that use to be filled with family and friends on UFC nights, Birthdays, and Holidays.  This home is surrounded by the most AMAZING neighbors that I could never leave.  Jordy is able to run and play in the street and I do not have to worry about her being hurt by a speeding car.  By chance we put her at the neighborhood school, she will be able to walk home with friends and be there quickly to take care of Daddy.  I married a man that is a FINANCIAL GURU and I know he already has a plan.  I do not fear losing the house and do not fear eating like a college kid either. 


I do fear the toolbox however.  I had to fix something over the weekend and Graham is trying - through text - to help me.  I am referring to the tools as Handy Manny does and Graham has no clue about Felipe and Turner :)  We finally agreed that Squeeze were the pliers I was looking for and TADA I was able to work the O2 tank (I left the key at the hospital - whoops).


We are so blessed to have such an amazing support system through our friends, family, and faith.  Though I fear the "Manly Duties" of the house, I do not fear anything else.  Besides, You Tube teaches you everything - I successfully jumped the Truck off!!!