Catastrophic Leave

Right before leaving work there was an email that went out informing everyone that I was on Catastrophic Leave and that if they wish to donate hours to me, they can. Wow, I NEVER in a million years thought that after working with DMV for almost 9 years, that it would be my name on the subject line. How surreal. We get many emails throughout the day, just like at any other place of employment; some business, some personal, some you keep, some you toss. I've worked there long enough and there are SO many people who work at the headquarters, that usually I've never even heard of the person whom the Catastrophic Leave has been set up for. I've only donated my hours once to an employee because it's that seldom do you know the person with whom they're speaking of. It's weird that I would be so affected by this, but for some reason I am. They'll leave the Cat Leave open for six months for me, with hopes that as employees accumulate more hours, they'll continue to donate to me. As I was leaving, it felt good to overhear a couple employees already walking up and donating their time. Thank you to everyone I work with, it's nice to know that I'm loved and cared for.

Tonight's message brings HOPE. I HOPE to continue on with my positive attitude, and I HOPE that we're killing the cancer that has grown inside of me. I HOPE that you will all continue the prayers and positive thoughts that you've been sending my way and I HOPE that you'll never stop. I HOPE that for my children's sake, their mom lives a long, healthy life.

Peace to you all ♥ Genie