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Tuesday, November 18, 2014
It\'s Hard for me to believe that I haven\'t done a Journal Entry since May. I think I need to get back into the habit again. 
I\'ve mentioned my family\'s business before, but I haven\'t gone into much detail about it.
Normally, my job involves bookkeeping, clerical work, and running parts when I am needed. We are a laser engraving service. We engrave everything from Baby Spoons, to Steak Knives, Automotive & Motorcycle parts, machinery labels, and even doll house furniture. We\'ll engrave just about anything, as long as it is made of wood or metal!
I started working for it part time in May of 2013, just over a year after I joined Desktop Nexus. I was putting in 20 hours a week, and gradually went to 25, which I was quite happy with. But just recently, I\'ve had to increase to 35-40 hours. The reason: my friend and coworker "Fred" had to go into the hospital, and is still there. He\'s dealing with liver & stomach problems. (That\'s surprising to us, because he doesn\'t drink and has a very healthy lifestyle. Cancer has been ruled out, thank goodness.)
The business currently has 3 employees, my daughter, myself, and "Fred." Since Fred just went from Full time work to "No time at work", my daughter and I have had to pick up the slack. We\'ve been running lots of parts, and fighting to keep our regular work caught up. And wondering how in the world he got all of the things done that he did!
I\'m glad that I can step up and help out as much as I have. But I have a lot less free time now, and I miss it. Desktop Nexus has taken a direct hit, much to my sorrow.
I just want you all to know that I think about you a lot. I wish I had more time to leave comments on your profiles, comment on your wonderful wallpapers, and remember birthdays the way that I used to be able to do. I am logging into DN almost every day, but I can only hang around in bits and snatches, for now. Part of the reason for that: I\'ve had to develop some new habits... like being in bed by 10 PM, so that I can get up earlier each day. A 10PM or earlier bedtime is a real challenge for this night owl! 
My daughter is starting to train some of her friends to engrave parts. I hope that will gradually free me up for more time on DN. A lot depends on when "Fred" is able to come back though-- or if he is able to come back at all. He is a delightful gentle soul, and a hard worker as well. We\'d miss him terribly if he had to retire.
He\'s in his late 60\'s, and these health problems have been taking a toll on him. We are praying and hoping for the best.
So I have been unexpectedly very busy...
I am planning to visit your profiles with Thanksgiving Greetings. But just in case I don\'t get to, I will wish you a Happy Thanksgiving now. I am so thankful for all of you. I\'m glad I that I\'ve finally had a chance to let you know what is going on with me--four days later than I had hoped. But Yahoooooo! I\'m finally doing it right now!
Bless You All!
CollieSmile/Elaine
PS. I forgot to mention that it has been ridiculously cold in Michigan... and I know that\'s true for many of you who live in the United States or Canada. Try to stay warm!!! Here is one of my older wallpapers to help you out.
Happiness is a Warm Blanket & a Teddy Bear
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