Pamela H in Texas Posted July 8, 2009 Share Posted July 8, 2009 As some of you know, we've been going without a/c (well, not totally, but...). The A/C people said they would work with us and came out yesterday. We expected it to be a few hundred dollars between the visit and several pounds of freon. We were worried because even though they were willing to work with us, we still don't have an income (unless you count the unemployment which takes 4-6 weeks to start coming). Anyway, it wasn't a freon issue like the last few years! And the bill, counting service call of $86 is only $140! MUCH better than the $350-500 we were expecting! So I came home from physical therapy to a/c. THEN, hubby gets a call from an elder in our congregation offering him WORK. It's not full time/regular, but it's 2 days this week. They also asked if he could drive a truck (just a reg truck with a trailer attached) to Lubbock. Their truck and gas; they'd pay him and if he needs to stay in Lubbock overnight, they'll pay that also. I guess that would be sometime next week. Anyway, so it's not much, but any amount will help, right? Sounds like he'll make at least the utility bills. Now I have to figure out how (and when) we report these to unemployment and the welfare people. I feel like we're in another confusing world in terms of all those things. Anyway, so two positives in one day. YAY! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melissel Posted July 8, 2009 Share Posted July 8, 2009 Wonderful news, Pamela!!! I don't think I'd survive in TX without A/C. I get nauseous and angry when it gets in the mid-80s here in NJ :glare: You are hardy souls :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LUV2EDU Posted July 8, 2009 Share Posted July 8, 2009 Would your husband be interested in working for ACE? Scroll to the bottom of page. http://www.schooloftomorrow.com/jobs/index.aspx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pamela H in Texas Posted July 8, 2009 Author Share Posted July 8, 2009 Thanks Luv :) I'm pretty sure that we wouldn't pass their religious screening. We're actually trying to set up a little school from our home (and ideally will need a building one day). We have had a lot of interest, but we don't have many "for sure" students. Other than health insurance (for me) concerns, working for ourselves (and for children!) seems perfect for us. I'd feel a lot better if we already had a full house as school starts in about a month and a half! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
********* Posted July 8, 2009 Share Posted July 8, 2009 Pamela, I've been thinking about you, I'm so glad you updated. :001_smile: I'll keep you and your family in my prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.