HI Kari! I am sorry to hear about your job. Having experienced many layoffs and plant closing myself I have to share with you that the old saying..."When the door closed a window opens!" is very true. My latest "door" was an unexpected plant closing. I was forced to seek a new profession in my mid 40s and I was divorced so no spouse for support. My father had recently died (I was still rocking from that blow!) but I used the support of good friends and family and the small money legacy he left and returned to college. After graduating, I had to move to a new state leaving behind children, grandchildren and all my siblings. It was very scarey and a really hard decision for me. To make a long story short....I ment my current husband of 5 years, made some wonderful friends, have a wonderful new home and am currently a stay-at-home housewife. The kids, grandkids and siblings come and visit and I return "home" about once a year. It was some of the most difficult years and decissions of my life but now life is good and we are happy and healthy. What more is there -- OH YES....the computer hasn't crashed in more than a year! Keep up the positive attitude -- look for those open windows -- and life will level out and be wonderful for you too.

ksmaggie