You may have noticed I have been sort of quiet lately, I was trying to follow the saying "if you don't have anything nice to say, don't say anything at all". But I guess I am ready now to share. The past 2 months have been really difficult for our family.
The Friday before Thanksgiving, Tony's prospective partner pulled out and left us with out a job (income, heath insurance, etc.). It was a surprise to us, and we were very unprepared! To top it off, Celeste severely broke her ankle on her growth plate the night before Thanksgiving, and is still in a cast. I had a really hard time with all this and have not been myself.
Tony decided that it is time for us to just start our own business. What better time then now? No partners, just us. So we immediately started the process, applying for the LLC, getting a RIDICULOUS amount of liability insurance, meeting with an accountant, etc, etc, etc. And you know what? I see the light at the end of the tunnel...
Our new company, Reliable Plant Maintenance received it's first check! What a happy day this was! It will still be a while before we pay back those who have helped us and actually have an income...and even longer before we will be able to hire full time employees, get heath insurance, etc. But I see a tiny pin prick of light, and I am moving towards it. Finally some lemonade from our lemons, you know?
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I'd wondered what had happened to your blogging - I'd missed reading your posts! So sorry to hear about Celeste's break. Hope she's off of crutches soon! And glad that things are looking up for everyone. Loved the photo - how encouraging!
Wow! That is a lot to handle. I knew about Celeste's break from our Christmas get together (I hope she is off the crutches soon) but had no idea about the other difficulty you and your family were facing. I am so sorry things have been so up and down. I hope things continue to look up for you and your family. I am glad to hear something positive has come out of a really difficult time.
Can't wait to see you Saturday!
So I will not comment about your thumbs-down moments because it is a new year and I know that you and your family will begin to see more light at the end of the tunnel. You are such a great person and only good things will come to those with patience which you have plenty of. Stay positive and definitely let me know if you need anything. :)
This is exciting! Please post the information, so that we can refer people to your new business. I know my husband, a realtor, would love to have someone to call that IS actually reliable.
Also, check with http://www.healthcaregroupaz.com/ regarding health insurance. Not many people know about it, but it's a group plan for small businesses.
Good luck!
Oh my goodnesss, Lisa! I have been in the same boat - not with the job thing but not saying anything because I didn't have anything nice to say about my family. They are driving me nuts!!!
I am so happy for Tony though. I'm sure he'll run a fabulous business. And I know you're handling it well. You always take everything in stride.
Sorry to read about all your misery. I'm glad things are getting back to happy :)
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