Five Words: NEW JOB! and CLEAR MARGINS!
Today has been a stellar day in the Dunn Bryant household.
After lunch I checked my cell phone’s voicemail messages. I had a message from the HR person at a job I’d interviewed for last week. Turns out my hunch was right and those folks flippin’ loved me. She made me an offer I couldn’t refuse: the opportunity to work a kick ass job as a trainer, health insurance with a much smaller bill, and a salary that is roughly four times what I’m making now. I jumped online when I went back into the office and checked the salary on PaycheckCity. This new job means that we can save more than 90% of my husband’s paycheck. If his job search turns out s as successfully as mine…
I worked late and didn’t even think about checking my voicemail at home until I came home and saw the notice light blinking on the phone. I’d called my doctor to see if they would fax me my pathology report so we wouldn’t have to drive all the way down to
For those of you who aren’t savvy to cancer speak, that means that the re-excision was a success and they’ve gotten all of the cancer out of my breast. Since I didn’t have any lymph node involvement that’s fantastic news.
We’re pretty giddy hear. Hell, we should be. We’ve been living with the noose around our collective necks since June. Now we can pay off some bills, build a real savings, (buy the Concept II rower I’ve been lusting after), and set our sights on buying a house.
I probably won’t sleep tonight. And for the first time since the diagnosis that’s a good thing.
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27 opinions for Five Words: NEW JOB! and CLEAR MARGINS!
Ivy
Apr 3, 2007 at 8:51 pm
This is fantastic news! I’m so happy to hear this!
Heather
Apr 3, 2007 at 9:02 pm
I am so very happy to read this! “Clear margins” are quite possibly two of the greatest words to hear or read.
Congratulations on the job, as well.
Miss Yve
Apr 3, 2007 at 9:21 pm
Great Newsssssssssss!!!!!!
Heather Rodriguez
Apr 3, 2007 at 9:29 pm
Robin,
Wow what fantastic news!!! I am so pleased to hear that your last surgery was successful and that you have finally been given some uplifting and well-deserved news. Struggling with cancer, while making the most of life and achieving your goals, truly is an inspiring statement about who you are. I am very humbled to to share in your joy and know that things are looking up for you.
!Cuidate meija!
Tsh
Apr 3, 2007 at 10:03 pm
Hey Woman, this is fantastic news but I don’t need to tell you that! I’m so VERY happy for you and the family I can only imagine how difficult and trying these past few months have been on you all. It is definitely time for a reprieve.
Congratulations again!!!
Latrice (Tricy)
Apr 3, 2007 at 10:17 pm
You just don’t know how happy I am for you guys. Your family well deserved this great news. Congrats on the new job, hopefully it’s the one working with dogs. I know you’ve been wanting to do that for years. Please know that the Dunn Bryant’s are awesome. You guys are so TENACIOUS!!!! I don’t know how you do, but I do know…GOD Take care and continued blessings.
Love Ya
Annie Cooper
Apr 3, 2007 at 10:36 pm
We’re jumping for joy in VA! The Dunn Bryants certainly deserve some good news and I’m so happy you’ve shared it all with us. Keep it comin!
Patty
Apr 3, 2007 at 10:42 pm
Robin,
Yay, yay, yay! This sounds like the best news in a long while. I’m so excited for you and L and N.
I love getting the updates, too.
Thinking of you lots,
patty
Diana Beckmann
Apr 3, 2007 at 10:50 pm
Rock ON! So glad to hear the good news is all around. I”ve been keeping my fingers crossed and this is so outstanding. Congratulations and your new company is getting a terrific employee.
Tina Byrd
Apr 3, 2007 at 11:17 pm
I am so happy to hear that the surgery was successful and about the job. That is really great! Congratulations to all of you! Finally a sigh of relief.
Karin
Apr 3, 2007 at 11:32 pm
Oh Robin,
I don’t think I’ve ever been happier. I don’t even know what else to say at this point. I have goosebumps and excited butterflies in my belly!
Love always,
Karin
Grrrlfriend Jess
Apr 4, 2007 at 12:19 am
Oh. Thank. God. What beautiful, wonderful, joyous news.
Jo
Apr 4, 2007 at 1:01 am
I bless God for being true to His word to you and your family.
Be blessed. Bask in the glow of God’s Love.
Jo
Li-Wen
Apr 4, 2007 at 1:32 am
This is fabulous news. It brought tears of joy and relief. I am so happy for you, and I look forward to hearing more.
Ronni
Apr 4, 2007 at 2:03 am
Robin,
This is fantastic news…you guys are always in my prayers.
Jeni W.
Apr 4, 2007 at 5:00 am
Robin!!! I am so very happy for you :) It sounds like the beginning of many blessings for you and your family. You and N and L deserve every single one. Much love, Jeni
Marissa and Dwayne
Apr 4, 2007 at 5:56 am
YAY!
After being tested by the Universe from every direction imaginable, we think you guys deserve nothing more than good news and joy! What a weight lifted…
You can only go up from here…
Nichole
Apr 4, 2007 at 8:22 am
this is wonderful, wonderful news.
continued strength and blessings for your whole family.
The Sangare Family
Apr 4, 2007 at 9:33 am
Tears of joy are streaming as I thank our Creator for answering our prayers with your fantastic news!! Praise Him!!!! Congrats on your new gig and we wish you the best with creating the life you imagined there in Tallahassee!!! It might not always feel like it, but know that God continues to smile on you!!
Rest easy my sista and relax your mind a little!!! You deserve it!!!
Love,
Claudine, Louis & Yahney-Marie
Susan
Apr 4, 2007 at 10:25 am
Wow, that is such great news! I am so happy for you all! Are you liking things in Tallahassee any more these days? I hope you have been able to get a local support network there, and that this is the start of a lot of good things happening to you. I’d say you are due.
Tara Betts
Apr 4, 2007 at 11:53 am
Such wonderful news health and all other abundances! Enjoy the moment and all the good it brings.
take care,
T.
Gloria
Apr 4, 2007 at 12:03 pm
woohoo!!! I am sooo happy for you and your family Robin…:-D
Mendi
Apr 4, 2007 at 10:08 pm
That’s so good to hear! Congrats!
Valle
Apr 5, 2007 at 7:12 am
Wow! You must be walking on air! I am SO happy to hear your news, and so happy that you will be able to have a sleepless night that’s based on joy..
…here’s to deep, peaceful nights to come.
Kevin
Apr 5, 2007 at 2:26 pm
Robin,
I’m so happy for you. Your news is a double gift for me today. This morning a friend passed away. Chemo was just too much.
Grace and mercy abound–you’re proof!
Heidi
Apr 7, 2007 at 9:39 am
Fantastic news all around. So glad to hear the update.
Susan
Jul 25, 2007 at 12:39 pm
Yay! I am so way behind, on all my blog reading, but I am so glad to read this. Since this was semi-long ago, I hope things are even better now.
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