I woke up this morning glad that it was a new day. Yesterday was a tough day, and it was nice to know that it was over.

Hubby went for the meeting yesterday morning. Turns out the only job they had to offer was the one he's already interviewed for. So, it seems at this point, there is only one programming job available in Knoxville. Could that be possible? I mean, I know that K-town isn't the Silicon Valley of the South, but really-only 1? He has also searched online job listings and the newspaper. There's nothing there! So now, there are many qualified individuals vying for one job. It's like a a hungry group of church goers going after the last fried pie at a Church Homecoming luncheon. You look at it, you look at the others who are looking at it, you size them up, "Could I get to it before they do? Can I get it? How long as it been there? Is it going to be worth it if I do get it?"

After the meeting, I went with him to see his mom. She was rushed to the Emergency Room Thursday evening and spent the night. We're hoping that she gets to go home today. She is doing much better now, but we can't help but worry about her. After the visit, hubby met with our financial guy regarding rolling over his retirement. Hubby had to go to the ImagePoint office yesterday to take his distribution form for signing. He didn't tell me much about going there, but it had to be hard. Hopefully, this will be the last time he has to go there-ever!

Hubby heeps apologizing to me for what we are going through. My heart is breaking for him. He is such a wonderful man. He loves me and my son so very much. All he has ever done is try his very best to provide for us. Right before we got married, he had earned a Bachelor's degree in Ornamental Horticulture and Landscape Design. When it became apparent that there was not viable work in that field in this area, he went back to school to get a Computer Programming degree. He did this, not for personal gain, but for both of us. When I gave birth, he never left my side. I watched him get up at 4 am each morning to drive to Chattanooga to work at TVA to try to earn a full time position in order to get good benefits for us. When I had cancer, he was my rock. He stayed with me the entire time, sleeping in the chair right beside my bed so he could be there if I needed anything. I had my cancer surgery at Baptist downtown. It was July and, if you live in Knoxville, you know what July weather is like. Super hot and super humid. He walked from Baptist Hospital all the way to downtown and back, just to get me some flowers to brighten my day. He continues to brighten my days.

This situation is not his fault at all! This was done TO him and every other ImagePoint employee. These fine people who worked there did their job. They went to work each day and put in countless hours for this company, spent many nights working to make their customers happy, spent time away from their families as they worked toward the goal of making ImagePoint the best Sign Company around. They were dedicated to this company, and the company failed them. What hurts worse is that the company heads do not seem the least bit apologetic for this. My 4 year old knows to apologize when he does something wrong. I guess when you become a Corporate Executive, you become exempt from apologies. I know that most of this is because of the economy, but a simple "we are so sorry that this had to happen" would be nice.

It's now 8:30 am, the sun is up on this, a new day - one I am definitely ready for.