Are you going to get another child?
The get part is still a bit bothersome as I type this morning even with my new perspective on the meaning of these words. Have would be more palatable of a word but I suppose I did not in fact have Tyra so the use of get is understandable.
Anyway, on to the meaning. Up until this morning, 5:20ish to be exact, what I perceived the meaning of these words to be, was heartbreaking. The conversation went like this:
Questioner : "Are you going to get another child?"
(insert broken heart)
(insert broken heart)
Me (often unspoken) : "Goodness are you suggesting Tyra to be replaceable?" "What do you mean get another child? She wasn't a puppy or a pair of shoes" "How could I dream of getting another child?"
This morning I thought perhaps the question is less about Tyra and more about me...
Maybe the inquiries are related to the clear happiness and joy I displayed in parenting Tyra?
I've always said being Tyra's mom was my most favorite vocation.
Perhaps people think I was good at my job?
JOB - I'd do anything to have my old job back but this is not an option. I wasn't fired. I didn't quit. It's certainly not an issue of loyalty (I'm a Company-Girl if ever there was one). The thing is my employer relocated. I have been provided with an awesome severance package; 17 years of amazing memories & adventures, incredible on the job training, and an indispensable set of skills that are certain to benefit my new boss.
So, while the federal government discusses extending unemployment benefits I am excited about the prospect of going back to work. I must now pray for patience with the hiring process.
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