Dear Mari

i am sorry you are feeling so bad. i wish you could have some time off.

i am sorry about your coworkers getting fired too. and the 'retirement' lunch for them. they know you didn't fire them. maybe you can say something to encourage them in their future endeavors. perhaps wishing them a job where they will be appreciated and valued as they deserve to be (heheh that will be a dig for your boss...) if i am understanding the situation right.

~ waves ~