Please Pray for my wife and family.
On Friday before Easter my wife's uncle went into the hospital. We got a call from her mom at 1130 pm saying he was in the hospital. Then at 830 the next morning, we found out he died. I called in to my "job" and said I was on my way out of town to go help my wife's family. My boss asked," When are you going to be back?" He didn't say he was sorry for us or anything. Easter the rest of the family still got together. It was nice seeing everyone, but very tense. Well, today we found out my wife's other uncle( younger brother to the uncle that died) is in the hospital and is in critical care. We are going there tomorrow to see him, and hopefully not for the last time. (I told my boss about it and he just said, "I thought he already died. What's wrong with your family?" again no sorry or anything. I told him that this is the younger brother to our uncle that died less then 2 weeks ago. ) (BTW I was informed that since my uncle isn't my blood uncle, that I don't get berievement pay for the day before Easter. Also, since I didn't work the day before Easter, I don't get paid for Easter. I just need to build my career so big I can walk away from the JOB. Thanks all for letting me rant and rave. But please pray for us and my uncle. Thanks
41 comments • Earl "The Pearl" Sorrells-Palmdale, Rosamond, Lancaster • April 26 2007 11:57PMComments
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Earl,
You and your family will be in our prayers. And also that cold hearted boss of yours could use some of our prayers For sure!
Ginger
I hope you're out of your job and in real estate full time fast!!
Best wishes for a HEALTHY and HAPPY remainder of the year for your and yours.
Ginger and Roger. Thankyou very much. I can't go into what all he has done and said to me over the last year, but he acts like he is trying to get me to quit. My wife calls him a pee pee poo poo coca head. lol When I found out about me loosing two days worth of pay, my wife was so upset that she wanted me to quit. But now we realize we are use to living our lifestyle and need to job for now. He said that since I didn't give him two weeks notice, that I couldn't use vacation to cover the pay. I told him that I didn't know my other uncle was going to die. I just hate this guy. I am not a hateful person, and I am trying to use that energy towards good. He is my motivation to get away from there.
Mary So do I. Thanks
Yvonne, my friend, thank you. You are too sweet. Thanks
Earl,
Your story really touched my heart - of course I will pray for you and your family! I am so sorry for your loss and will surround 'your' uncle (and your entire family) with thoughts of love and healing.
I also feel for your boss - how sad to not be able to show simple compassion to a fellow human being! To be so concerned about making money and having another 'body' in the office (as if so many people would be out looking at houses on Easter weekend!)...he must be a very unhappy person (and I dare say that with that kind of attitude, he cannot be that well loved! Honestly - because when we are loved, we love in return).
VAL
Earl,
Prayers for you & your family and also for your boss. I sit and wonder a lot lately what this society is coming to. It's seems no one cares about anyone, it's every man for himself. I think that your boss may not understand that some families are still close and caring. It a concept that is lost these days I think.
Stay strong, the Lord never gives us more than we can handle.
You and your family have my prayers. Be strong and don't let your boss hurt your spirit. He needs prayers, too!
Debbie, The problem is that people still care, but it is the ones that don't that overshadows the majority. My boss cares about his family, money, his playing around ect... He has two new babies and yet won't get married to his girl, whom he has been with for several years, living with. He says he will never go through looseing everything again. All her money is his and his is his. Her name is nowhere on any of their stuff. He and I had a lengthly conversation about how to keep control of everythingon night. Then after listening to that he tells me how I am a weak salesman and how when he was just a manager that no one ever walked. anyways, sorry for rambling. We all still need prayer, God is the only one sometimes that helps me stay sane. (what was that...maybe it was the wind--haha) Thank you. Earl
Yevette You are right Thanks
Earl,
Your family is in my thoughts! It's a shame when management isn't behind people in bereavement. Unfortunately, the guy whose grandma has "died" 5-6 times in the last 3 years is really hurting the honest men and women who would like to grieve with family.
I pray that HE will comfort you and your family during these trying times. I ask that HE will comfort you both as you visit with your uncle.
I pray for your real estate business to prosper so you no longer need to work for that insensitive boss!
MICHAEL THOMPSON, MBA, Realtor
Century 21 Anderson Properties (864) 221-7992 www.MichaelThompsonProperties.com
Michael, Thank you very much. I pray for all that too.
Mike thank you.
Lanre, I really appreciate your post. Maybe God is, but it is hard when you build your bills up to what you make. I make a good income but I am not sure it is worth. If I wasn't married it would be an easy decision, but I am (not that I would give that up for anything). I am trying to let it fall off my shoulders and move towards my goals and dreams. Thank you. God Bless.
Sandra, Thank you and you are right.
Ron, I have a full time job selling pools and spas and get paid a salary plus commission. I want to be full time Realtor.
Donna- that you sooooooooo much for your thoughts. I look forward to working with you on several deals in the future :) I am sure you are right about the job and I am working on building a savings so I can escape to do my passion. I want quality time with family and business.
Michelle- thank you so much, Who knows maybe I can do a deal with you in the future. I still know alot of people in Ridgecrest and send them news letters and emails periodicly (?) Thank you for your emails. I will be emailing you later. Bye for now. Earl
Ron, I just saw this post. I'm so sorry to hear the about the loss of your family members. What a terrible way for someone to respond to the loss of a loved one.
I'm wishing you fast track sucess as a Realtor. Best of luck!
Earl:
The loss of a loved one is never easy. Use your boss' selfish attitude to focus on getting it done so that you can move on on your terms.
Best of luck to you.
Steven, I will use this. Thanks
Anna, THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!! I really appreciate it.
Yeah your boss is a jerk. you need me to toilet paper his car?
Ben
Ben YES!!!!!!!!!!! JK. I will make it.
Dianne, YOu are right about asking God. I will be doing that tonight and have asked for his strength on many occasions. I am sure that is the only way I have made it thus far. Thanks