The beginning of another week of work along with continuing with pricing on insurance worksheets. I didn't know if I had a time limit for submitting my worksheets so I was really trying to finish it as soon as possible. In fact the one morning as I'm getting up for the day I didn't feel rested since it felt like my mind had been going all night. So needless to say I felt tired even before my shift at work had begun.
The one evening shift that I was working a couple that I knew came into the store that had experienced a house fire in the winter. They didn't know that I had experienced the apartment fire until I told them. They were still replacing their items. I was able to get some good advice from them and they were quite willing to help me, They've been a source of encouragement to me during this time of loss & stress. Another person that was a source of encouragement to me was Merlin from Friesen Agency. Due to work and his work schedule it took a few attempts before we were finally able to talk. So when I went into the office to talk to him I also brought my worksheets along so that I could show him how I was listing things. He said I was on the right track and told me not to rush things. Merlin had also experienced a house fire, but many years ago when he was a a young adult living at home. He could relate to fire victims and gave some good advice. He even suggested taking note of what other family members would have in their house and compare it to what I may have had. It definitely would jog ones memory. I was also glad I had taken some pictures of the apartment even though it was after the fire, but sure wish I had taken more pictures.
Pricing older items like the rocking chair & stereo was difficult. Eventually what I did for the rocking chair I googled Amish furniture and found something similar and used that price as my replacement cost. Other items I would search on the internet like Canadian Tire, Sears, Home Hardware, Future Shop etc. When I wasn't able to find it on the website I would physically go into different stores to find something similar and price it that way. I also borrowed old CT catalogues from work (general manager had them in his office) to check for items and price accordingly. My computer desk wasn't that old, but wasn't available at CT any more. (I had bought it at CT). Some weeks I did more pricing then other weeks. It all depended on my schedule and other events. So pricing was a challenge and frustrating at times. Along with that trying to get into a regular routine of cooking a meal at home was a challenge.
Shopping for furniture was another challenge.
On June 7th I ordered a reclining sofa but would have to wait several weeks before I got it since the warehouse was out of stock. (I was missing my recliner A LOT).
June 11th. I did some more clothes shopping (an endless challenge). Here too I was missing a lot of my favorite outfits.
June 12th. A BIG shopping spree in Wpg. Shopping on this day consisted of a computer, printer, clothes, beanie bag chair (for Ruby), other miscellaneous items, replaced Ruby's grad shoes and my outfit & shoes for her grad as well. The back seat of my car was FULL(no room for passenger) and the trunk was almost full. I spent a lot of money that day.
June 14th. We went to the seamstress for a fitting on Ruby's grad dress. The seamstress waited till we had shoes before she did the final alterations. After that we did some more shopping. I believe I bought a Samsung TV that day. (I lost a Samsung TV in the fire and wanted the same thing since I liked it). Anything that needed assembling Ruby did and enjoyed it. Never ask me to assemble something cause I suck at it. (Just ask my children, they'd agree). I was also looking forward to my new tupperware that I had ordered from my daughter-in-law's party.
June 17th. Day off so another day of shopping which consisted of larger items like furniture. I had applied for a retail card at Home Furniture the previous week and was approved within minutes. Plus it allowed me time to pay it off since I was waiting for some more insurance money. The furniture that I purchased at Home Furniture consisted of my bed & frame, dresser with mirror/hutch, night table, Ruby's bed & frame, small freezer and desk (for computer). They were able to deliver most of it the next day which was very nice. Ruby had to wait for her bed (not in stock when I ordered). It felt so good to sleep in a normal bed again. Besides furniture shopping I also got a haircut so I was ready for Ruby's graduation.
June 19th. Ruby's dress was ready to be picked up, We were quite pleased with the alterations.
June 22nd. Internet hook-up and glad to have that convenience at home again. It sure was going to help speed up my pricing. I also had to change my email address, which I was hoping wouldn't be necessary.
This was the week of Ruby's graduation from grade 12, so I limited myself with pricing. I wanted to make sure nothing would spoil the preparation for grad.
June 24th. RUBY'S GRAD. What an emotional day. Ruby's friend came to do her make-up and then we went to the hair stylist. I sat in and watched the hair stylist do Ruby's hair. We got into a conversation of different things and ended up telling our experience with the apartment fire. When Ruby's hair was done I was ready to pay, but she didn't take anything for it. The hair stylist said that we should do some FUN thing together. Then I lost it.... the tears flowed out of pure happiness that she would do that for someone that she didn't even know (it was the first time that I met her). (I didn't tell my story for pity sake.) Like I said I had some emotional moments that day, but in all it was a wonderful day. It was a day that I wasn't sure I would ever see since Ruby wasn't under my care for almost 4 years. (That is another story in itself, which I won't go into). After the graduation supper Ruby went along with her sister & brother back to Wpg for the weekend. Now I had time to reflect on many things (good & bad). God knew I needed to see this day. It was an answer to prayer.
June 25th. I went furniture shopping again since I still needed a dining room set. So I went to Eldon's Furniture again and was able to purchase a dining room set which was the last floor model at a good price. They delivered it the same day.
The major furniture purchases were from only 2 stores which was quite adequate. I was pleased with my choice of furniture.
Several people have asked if I had fun shopping for new things. My view on that was mixed.... in some ways it was fun and in other ways it was frustrating. I guess some of the furniture had sentimental values or just very new.
As I was checking mail at the main post office and my new mail box I was pleased with the 1 package that I got from my Aunt. My Aunt from B.C. sent an envelope of pictures as a source of encouragement to me since she didn't know which pictures I may have lost in the fire.
Amongst all of these events during the month of June I was always glad for a day of rest (Sunday).
The Lord was continuing to provide and bless. "BE CAREFUL FOR NOTHING; BUT IN EVERY THING BY PRAYER AND SUPPLICATION WITH THANKSGIVING LET YOUR REQUESTS BE MADE KNOWN UNTO GOD. AND THE PEACE OF GOD, WHICH PASSETH ALL UNDERSTANDING, SHALL KEEP YOUR HEARTS AND MINDS THROUGH CHRIST JESUS." Philippians 4: 6 & 7.
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