Wednesday, May 25, 2011

Could use some good thoughts and prayers . . .

Well, they finally fired my husband . . . we were half expecting it because they always fire people who end up injured, but we really thought we were going to be able to avoid this. So my husband has no job . . . we have no health insurance . . . half of our 401K is being used to pay back the "bridge" disability benefits since his short term disability ran out in March and he was never approved for long term . . . and Chrome has injured himself again. I'll post pictures on his blog later if I have time. 2011 has been a really bad year for me . . .
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11 comments:

  1. AnonymousMay 25, 2011 at 9:57 AM

    I am very sorry to hear of all the hard things going on - sending best wishes and thoughts to all of you.

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  2. Nuzzling MuzzlesMay 25, 2011 at 12:44 PM

    I'm so sorry. We've never been able to hang onto a 401K for retirement either, because we are constantly losing our jobs. These are different times from what our parents experienced.

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  3. Kristen Eleni ShellenbargerMay 25, 2011 at 1:02 PM

    Wait..if he got laid off, you should be able to collect health insurance via Cobra for at least 18 mths. We did and then depending on your state, you can file for loss of coverage and get pretty good rates. We went through a very similar situation although now are on my health care through my work. Start doing research and reach out to friends who are in health insur biz to see what inside tips they can give you.

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  4. BrookeMay 25, 2011 at 1:12 PM

    Ooh, no. I'm so, so, so extremely sorry. I'll keep you in my thoughts. I wish you the very best :(

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  5. MaryMay 25, 2011 at 8:27 PM

    My heart goes out to you both, I'm so sorry for all of your rotten luck, I'm keeping good thoughts for you.

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  6. DexterMay 26, 2011 at 5:41 AM

    I've lost my job exactly three times, but the first was the worst as it was long and we had tons of expenses and the 401K was in peril as was the house. I understand what you are going through. Hopefully things will turn around. The COBRA is expensive but you really need to do it. I'll keep my fingers crossed.

    Mango Momma

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  7. JenMay 26, 2011 at 6:48 AM

    Ahh! I am so sorry to hear this latest news! You are right, 2011 has not been a good year for you guys yet (and I totally understand that!!!!! Can't say mine has been overwhelmingly fun either). Anyway, you are tougher than this, and you can make it!!! Hang in there and sending lots of positive thoughts your way!

    Jen and the Black Dog Crew

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  8. appydoesdressageMay 26, 2011 at 7:14 AM

    I'm sorry to hear how poorly 2011 is going for you. Sending good wishes your way and hoping for a turnaround for you :(

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  9. Cinnamon and MintMay 27, 2011 at 2:02 AM

    We are sorry to hear about what you and your husband are going through. We hope things will start to turn in a better direction for you soon!

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  10. Laura and The Corgi, Toller, & DuckMay 30, 2011 at 4:19 PM

    My thoughts are with you. I know what you're going through and pray that things will turn around soon for us and everyone else in this boat.

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  11. Grey Horse MattersJune 9, 2011 at 11:08 AM

    So sorry to hear about all your bad luck. Sending you good thoughts and well wishes for something good to come along.

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