Showing posts with label job. Show all posts
Showing posts with label job. Show all posts

Friday, October 15, 2010

Mom wants a job

Istiqlál (Independence), 19 Mashíyyat (Will), 167 BE – Friday, October 15, 2010 about 8:10

Mom wants to go to work again. She keeps talking about finding a job. I wish she could find a job because it would make her happy. Mom worked until she was 84 years old; she stopped working because the hotel-casino went out of business. After that she couldn't find another job.

In 2007, Mom went into the hospital for a bowl resection. In 2008, she went into the hospital because of an infection in her leg. Mom has had cataract surgery on both eyes, a tear duct opened, and been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. In addition, she has macular degeneration; I don't think Mom is going to be able to work outside the house.

Monday, July 12, 2010

Simplifying my life

Kamál (Perfection), 19 Rahmat (Mercy), 167 BE – Monday, July 12, 2010 about 5:56 AM Pacific Time

I have a temporary job. I work Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. I work forty hours a week and the job will last two or three weeks and perhaps more. I enjoy gong to work, Mom is not happy about someone coming into the house and staying with her while I am gone, but I have no choice.

I am, sometimes, amazed at the way God works. I received some grants to assist with Mom's care before this job came along. These grants let me get someone to take care of Mom, so that I can work knowing someone is with Mom. The extra money from the job will come in handy. Mom and I still have debts to pay. In addition, the car needs a few repairs.

I have to simplify. I cannot do everything, so I have decided to drop some of the survey panel in which I participate. I plan to begin the process on Wednesday or Thursday. I have a doctor's appointment on Thursday morning and I may have to take the car to the shop on Wednesday. I also have to go to the grocery store; however, since I do not have a working air conditioner, I may have to do that in the evening or a night.