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I'm happy to say that today is my first day back at work on  This was the first-time ever in my entire writing career that I was able to enjoy hiatus because I knew at the end of it I had an amazing job to go back to. That has .

But, .

So, when the car broke down this week and cost thousands of dollars my daughter said, “Good thing you have a job, mommy.”

And when our and we had to make multiple visits to the vet my daughter said, “Good thing you have a job, mommy.”

And when the dryer stopped working and I had to hang all my clothes from the shower I looked at my daughter and said, “I know, I know.”

The truth is she’s absolutely right. It is. It's an amazingly good thing.

I would not have been able to afford to take care of one of those emergencies. I couldn’t even afford gas. Those days will always be a part of my daughter and me. We walked through something that changed us forever. For better.

I took Hannah to the movies the other night after the end of our long week. I asked her if she wanted popcorn.

“Mommy, you’ve had to spend so much money this week on all these big things. I don’t need popcorn.”

I smiled, took her hand, walked her to the concession counter and bought a bucket of popcorn.

“Then, it's a really good thing I have a job, baby.”

I am so grateful.

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mzjuniper June 19, 2013 at 07:27 am
I celebrated my husbands birthday here with a bunch of friends. The 6 of us sat around the wheelRead More learning to spin pottery. It was so much fun! And we got to all try something new together. The teacher is very patient and helpful. It was a truly delightful experience. I highly recommend it.
Stepping back into the light. Thanks Jaqueline Huang.
E.M. Fredric June 16, 2013 at 08:56 pm
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E.M. Fredric June 16, 2013 at 08:56 pm
Thanks Mike, you are always such a positive and supportive friend!
E.M. Fredric June 17, 2013 at 10:00 am
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