2.08.2015

Strike...

My husband's company is on strike.  You may have heard a bit about it in the news.  We got the call last Saturday at midnight.  I'm not going to lie- it's been stressful and my head is a bit foggy.


We have spent the week staying busy- me with homeschooling and Travis has been playing handyman for one of my dear friends.  This woman was so sweet to message me on FB and ask if Travis wanted to earn a little extra money.  Honestly, I value the fact that his hands and mind are busy over any money he could earn right now.  He is pretty emotional about all of this, and strangely enough I am playing the part of the calm one.  (don't ask me how!)

I just checked my comments a while ago and someone, anonymously of course, was kind enough to point out that I had misspelled a word in my last post.  Thank you for that.  I think it's good to remind myself that I'm not perfect, because I'm not.  (i before e, except after c!) 

Travis has been working his shift on the picket line, and we both participated in our first rally yesterday.  I gotta tell you,  I was never in a sorority or group in college, but this feeling of solidarity and rooting for something bigger than yourself?  Well, that was just plain cool.




I've had a week to put in the books.  A few "friends" spouted off their opinions of unions to me (which really, fine- have an opinion, just don't voice it to the girl whose husband is out of work due to a strike!), we do not have health insurance right now which means I will probably get the worst sinus infection of my life (kidding, sort of), and I have receieved a few hate comments on various social media sites.  Nothing like kicking someone when they are down, right?



But it's all good.   On the flip side, the week also brought me laughter with one of my best friends when I really needed it, a part time job offer for me that would be flexible and still allow me to homeschool,  lazy mornings with my husband and conversation over coffee, and so many supportive and lovely messages from IG and FB friends.

We may go ahead and start our laundry room build- may as well get a few to-do's knocked off the list since Travis is home.   Do me a favor- go out today and build someone up- we have enough tearing down going on right now.

15 comments:

  1. Boy I know the feeling. We've been there and done that! Everything always worked out okay, but it is stressful for the entire family while it is going on. My prayers will be with you and all the families affected by this strike.

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  2. Those bad comments hit twice as bad when you are hurting. My husband worked for Enron so I know a little about what you are going through. Suddenly your security is gone and no job to go back to. Sometimes people need to just be quiet. I sure hope I didn't miss spell anything. Hugs

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  3. My husband wouldn't be getting his pension without his Machinist Union....

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  4. My husband and I are both members of USW so we're rooting for you!

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  5. Oh boy, I have followed you on IG for awhile and had no idea about the haters... to put it poetically, mean people suck. Hang in there.
    I will add you and Travis to my prayers, I know all too well the stress and heartache of job insecurity and the worry it brings along with it. Things will all work out and you two will come out the other side of this challenge even stronger and more united. If anything, it has allowed you to support him in a way that makes him love and adore you for, I am sure! Love will conquer all.
    You bless the world by sharing your home and heart through your blog, with your great quotes of strength and empathy, and in the love and passion you demonstrate for your family. You get back what you put out, so settle in and let the downpour of love and success come your way, as it WILL.
    XOXO,
    G
    (your adopted sis and fellow Texan)

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  6. so sorry your family is going thru this..praying that this strike gets resolved soon...i can only imagine how stressful this must be but I love your possitive attitude :) and i completely agree --lets build others up not tear them down. i would like alittle more info on what you charge for e-consults...not sure its in my budget but i love your style. my email is shannonkinna@aol.com thank you

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  7. Tricia, sorry about your family stress and hope the workers prevail. I too have been out of work almost a year now and trying to get my decorating career off the ground, it's not easy but a family sticking together and supporting each other is first and foremost over making money (I know, try to tell that to the credit card companies). Best to you during this stressful time, Mary Beth

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  8. I'm new to reading your blog (love it!) and wanted to leave a little comment of support. My DH is a union worker, his father was, my father was, my grandfather, etc. They were cops to carpenters in my family, elevator techs & machinists in DH's. We stand in support of you and your family during this difficult time.

    And you know, in retrospect some of my fond memories are of my husband's lock out....a time that lead to the birth of my second child, lol.

    Good luck and hang in there!!!!

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  9. Be strong and ignore the ignorance of others. Some people just do not think before they speak or write. I wish you and Travis all the best with the strike outcome.

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  10. No one knows your situation and the stress it causes better than you. Being jobless, whatever the cause, is not fun. Take care of each other.

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  11. sending good thoughts and prayers your way. I am so sorry about the unknowing for you right now and hope that it ends on a positive note soon.

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  12. Cate needs to sit in a dark room, with a cheap bottle of wine, and reevaluate her life.

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  14. Wow!......The thoughtless crap that comes out of people's mouths never ceases to amaze me! You hang in there - can't wait to see your new laundry room!

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  15. My husband belongs to Local 433 Ironworkers and we would not have the stability and the future retirement, as a part-time stay at home MOM, I sub some days...we would not have much without his Union. Keep Calm and carry on....can't wait to see your laundry room. There is always going to be some haters out there....don't know why people can't be more nice to each other.

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Thanks so much for popping in. I appreciate all of your lovely comments...Tricia