Best layed plans and life can change in a flash

[avalen]

I've been stewing over this for two days now but thats just cause I really don't do change well.
It always takes me a little bit of getting used to things when they change but I normally
recuperate just fine. Monday at work I get a note from the scheduler that I won't have my
high school run or my elementary run for the afternoon as of Wednesday and to see her
Tuesday at the end of the day. I can understand the high school run, two girls and they
can ride the other bus but thought, where is she going to put 6 kids from my elementary
run. The elementary has 5 special needs buses (short bus) so what she did was pull one
out (me) shuffled all the kids on the other buses so that she could include mine onto
those. 2 of them went on one bus and 4 on another bus. That leaves me doing nothing
for the afternoon except to be a relief driver. I've kept telling myself when one door
closes another one opens and to just deal with it. Dispatcher reminds me "now, you know
we can use you anywhere cause your good at finding your way, reading the maps and
you can drive anything." Yea, sometimes it just doesn't pay to be good at your job cause
stuff like this happens. Oh well, its all good and I might fuss now but when I get behind
the wheel and "help" them out to cover a run when no one else can I will forget all about
being fussy and be happy to help in a special way. I'm sort of that way, I feel pride in my
job. (but I can hardly wait to retire )
Then we get a letter from the superintendant of schools, one of those dredful "budget"
letters to inform everyone what is going to happen with the budget. Last time this happen
they cut our hours and it caused a $600 cut in pay for me. That was the two years I struggled
so bad with the budget but I kept working hard. Well, this time everyone is taking a 1% reduction
in actual hourly wage plus paying more for insurance and other things. So now....I have
no idea when I'll be able to get back in my rv. Best layed plans and its all changed now. I'm glad
though that I find this out now instead of after I have my rv set back up and try to establish a
new budget. Will keep staying with son until things settle down with the new budget for the
new school year and try to make "best layed plans" again later on down the road.
See, I stew and I fuss, but I get over it and life goes on.
At least I got to say good bye to my kids and their parents and let them all know what bus they
would be on.

[Bethers]

Ouch. Hey Karen and I will be in Phoenix Thursday. If you're off early maybe you can join us then as well as Friday. And very good attitude. Keep saving where you are and getting the RV spruced up so it's ready when you are again.

[VickieP]

Ava, this is just a little bump in the road for you, you've overcome so much. Take pride in knowing you can handle whatever they throw at you & you do it with pride!

[avalen]

Ouch. Hey Karen and I will be in Phoenix Thursday. If you're off early maybe you can join us then as well as Friday. And very good attitude. Keep saving where you are and getting the RV spruced up so it's ready when you are again.

we'll see what Thursday brings but let me know if your having dinner somewhere nearby that day.

[Bethers]

Ouch. Hey Karen and I will be in Phoenix Thursday. If you're off early maybe you can join us then as well as Friday. And very good attitude. Keep saving where you are and getting the RV spruced up so it's ready when you are again.

we'll see what Thursday brings but let me know if your having dinner somewhere nearby that day.

Will give you a call whatever we do on Thursday ... but no matter what will see you bright and early on Friday

[Travelinana]

This forum is so wonderful...we open up the site and slowly get pulled out of our own little bubble to see that 'life happens' for all of us and in so many ways. You are proof that hard work doesn't always bring that sweet ending in the movie.. I agree with the others, with your great attitude and work ethic this is just a bump in the road.
Many mornings as my eyes open, I am hoping this was just a dream but no, it's real and I will deal with 'it' as I have many other 'its'...all with the help of this great forum...
Just keep having fun getting the RV ready...all will come together.

[sharon]

Darn Ava! I was getting so excited for you to get back in your rig. Like you said, another door may open and things will turn out better than before! Hoping for you, anyway! Hugs, GF!

[mtngal]

Oh rats Ava! That's the pits! I just hope they do realize what a gem they have in you; and that your positive attitude will influence others who were impacted by these changes too!

[Redwahine]

So sorry to hear about the work situation and cut backs. Like you said, when one door closes.... Hang in there.

[retiredhappy]

Well darn, Ava. Perhaps you're just meant to be with your son for a while longer. See you Friday for sure.

[mitch5252]

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Sorry, Ava, about that bad news. You've been through worse and with all your strong attributes, you'll come through with flying colors. Just hope it's not too bad! Hugs.

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[longdog2]

Sorry to hear that you have had a setback Ava. You have truly earned your way back to the life you want. The good news is that you were able to pay back your loans before this happened so you are that much further ahead. I'm hoping another door will quickly open for you. You are truly an inspiration for overcoming adversity.

[havingfunnow]

I'm so sorry, Ava!

Really, you are amazing. I think I'd still be miserable. With an attitude like that, you'll probably create the next door yourself!

[BarbaraRose]

What a disappointment, Ava! Maybe you can find another part-time afternoon job doing something fun.

[RitaMc]

Ava, what a diappointment you must feel. But I do believe that when God closes one door he opens another. Your dream of moving into your Rv has only been postoponed, not canceled. You are a strong women and will survive this set back. Have you thought of a evening part time job. Maybe working in a material shop or quilt shop?