Best wishes for a better future. The t.v. news today does not predict an optimistic future for jobs in California. Predicted a 12% unemployment. Touch base with us now and again.

*I think I'll miss you the most*~ but you look so happy and beautiful in that picture Jen!

Best wishes always~sage

Wishing you the best Jennifer.  I hope you find that job where you can be at home with your little guy.  He's adorable by the way! 

Jen, for right now, motherhood will provide more adventures than anything the outside world can offer. I'm sure you'll find something that will work beautifully for you and your new life.

That is one very lucky child in your photograph!

Thanks for your work, and don't hesitate to join those of us who do this strictly for the grief.

I really hope things work out for you!  As parents we only get one chance to form and mold those little people we have been given.  Enjoy every moment with him until the next chapter begins!

Jennifer:  I am very, very sorry to see you go.  You will be missed.  While there was little reason for interaction here on the blogs, I always knew you were there, keeping everybody in line!  Now who's going to pick up the reins? 

Do keep in touch.  And the best to you and your family. 

Alicen

I agree with Bakoblue.  This will work out for the best.

Enjoy.  :)

jbaldwin,

As the only provider and example for your child, good luck. You'll need it these days. If there were two of you, it'd be different. You may have to leave the state to earn a good income and provide for your baby. Being a parent of two boys, I understand the sacra fices that parents must make. We don't usually get to have it our way. We do what we have to do, for our kids.

I hope that you have the wisdom to look for, and take advantage of the opportunities required to do right by your little one.

Your life is going to be much different.

Jbaldwin, I didn't realize that you are single, if that is in fact the case.

I hope I did not sound insensitive.

What did they do, lay off everyone but the delivery guy?  Jen, have you thought of buying a GUN?  You could be the news instead of just writing about it!

(and seriously, enjoy being there for your kid as long as you can and best of luck to you finding a new job.  Heck, with a democrat in office you might be better off unemployed!  Watch those stimulus dollars come rolling in!)

Jenn, I went back to work after 2 mo off with my first child to only be laid off 3 weeks later. Boy! Was that an eye opener! Enjoy the new experience of being a mother - take the time to smell the daisies and watch the birds when the baby's asleep. It's a new life out there when you discover it!

BTW  - will miss you very very much!

I am not single, thank goodness. I have a wonderful, loving partner. You might have heard of him, James Burger, the county reporter at The Californian. He still works there. Check out his blog at

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Sorry Jennifer,

Somehow, I thought I read about your pertner bailing on you either while, or just after you got finished working on your house. I like old craftsman style homes and followed your blogs.

Tony

Tony, you are right :) My former partner and I broke up, then James and I started dating and love blossomed. The baby was unplanned, but a very pleasant blessing. A new hope, if you will :) Glad you like the home renovation blogs!

I just found out after I tried e-mailing you at TBC. It has been a pleasure working with you these last few years, and I wish you all the best in the future.