[Kitty]

Well, I knew it would happen eventually......my days of working full time have come to an end.

As many of you know I began working from home at the beginning of the year due to the company I work for accomodating my limitations and moving my office to my home. The company has been going through many changes, downsizing and closing several offices and sending the work to headquarters. This is what's happening to the office I have worked in.

Well, they talked to me last week and said that instead of elimiating me they will allow me to apply for LTD through the company and offer me a generous severance package. I guess 15 years of my life working for them has paid off a little. Oh, and continue my medical coverage at their expense through the end of this year (12/08)! For that I am SO thankful.

So, now I've got to research applying for SSDI and hope and pray that my LTD isn't delayed. I cannot begin receiving it until June (have to wait 90 days).

I've worked since I was 16 years old. I'm not quite sure how to do this.....I'd like to do some volunteer work I think - maybe work with Meals on Wheels while I can still drive. I love elderly people - I enjoy talking to them and listening to their stories of the "old days".

Ya'll wish me luck on this new phase of my life. Seems strange not to have a job...