Anytime a hole in your tooth is the least painful part of your day, it's a day that pretty much sucks.I started Tuesday morning with Aleve. Good for the tooth. But it couldn't prevent the heartache that was about to come.
That evening, during the whirl of pajamas and snack time, one of the higher-ups from my employer called.
Reading from a script he was required to follow, he told me that I was getting laid off (actually, "involuntarily separated"). He went through some of the particulars -- a meeting I'd need to attend, paperwork I'd have to fill out.
About 10 minutes later, nearly two decades in journalism, my chosen profession, were over.
I vented, cried and mourned appropriately. But here's the funny thing: I also ran that night. For 30 minutes. And it helped a little, if only because I did something productive that night.
Of course, it didn't help my tooth. That came the next day when I got a new filling.
Life goes on ... and I'll keep running.
I was so sorry to hear about what happened to you. Keep up your spirits and keep on running because you will get through this!
ReplyDeleteHi Cindy, you may not remember me from the Courant, but I remember you and Dana whom I've reconnected with on fb, which is how I found your blog. Anyway, I'm very moved. Thank you for writing this. You and your family are in my prayers. Keep on running. The best is yet to come!jddavenport
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