One day at a time
It's been a really rough week. A really, really rough week. Getting settled to my new place was probably the highlight. I haven't been at work all week. Lesson learned; do NOT EVER ask for time off in between a contract ending and starting an extension. Unbeknownst to me, I did so, was scheduled for my "off time" and as a result have been "off contract" and unable to work because I am unable to be paid. On top of that, the corporation that runs the hospital I work at hasn't even approved my extension yet, so until then, I'm unable to work. It stinks. It really REALLY stinks. Hopefully by Monday or Tuesday things will be sorted out and I'll be able to return. My recruiter even said that she spoke to whoever's responsible for such and said "this is not ok!" Thank goodness for supportive friends, family and advocates. They're the ones that have gotten me through this.
In other news, I received a phone call yesterday that my Grandpa (my dad's dad) passed away on Thursday night, in his sleep. Totally was not expecting that at all. Yesterday was a rough day, but after staying in constant contact with my sister and venturing out for some light hiking, my friend took me out for dinner. After which, I drove back to my place and broke down in his arms, for when I was alone yesterday was when I started to ruminate on the fact that "oh my gosh, he's gone. He's really gone." Then we sat in the kitchen and talked; just talked about life, his life, my life and by the time he left I felt better. A lot better. And this morning when I woke up I actually felt well-rested and refreshed. He texted me to make sure I was ok and called me this afternoon. I've lost count at how many times I've said "thank you. I really appreciate it." Because I do, I really do. (And NO, we are not dating!!!)
I don't know any of the details yet, such as when the funeral will be. I know though that these next few weeks are really going to be tough for my family and I. In the meantime, I'm just trying to take care of myself. I'm not going to be one of those obsessive "please call me, please call me" and blowing up phones just to make sure everyone's ok, especially when it comes to my parents. We all handle things differently, and that's ok. I have to remember that we all have to do what we have to do. Right now, I'm just so grateful that God has put wonderful people in my life who are going to make this difficult time perhaps a little more tolerable to manage. I'm trying to take things one day at a time. Today was a good day.
In other news, I received a phone call yesterday that my Grandpa (my dad's dad) passed away on Thursday night, in his sleep. Totally was not expecting that at all. Yesterday was a rough day, but after staying in constant contact with my sister and venturing out for some light hiking, my friend took me out for dinner. After which, I drove back to my place and broke down in his arms, for when I was alone yesterday was when I started to ruminate on the fact that "oh my gosh, he's gone. He's really gone." Then we sat in the kitchen and talked; just talked about life, his life, my life and by the time he left I felt better. A lot better. And this morning when I woke up I actually felt well-rested and refreshed. He texted me to make sure I was ok and called me this afternoon. I've lost count at how many times I've said "thank you. I really appreciate it." Because I do, I really do. (And NO, we are not dating!!!)
I don't know any of the details yet, such as when the funeral will be. I know though that these next few weeks are really going to be tough for my family and I. In the meantime, I'm just trying to take care of myself. I'm not going to be one of those obsessive "please call me, please call me" and blowing up phones just to make sure everyone's ok, especially when it comes to my parents. We all handle things differently, and that's ok. I have to remember that we all have to do what we have to do. Right now, I'm just so grateful that God has put wonderful people in my life who are going to make this difficult time perhaps a little more tolerable to manage. I'm trying to take things one day at a time. Today was a good day.
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