In times of stress it is important to take time for reflection. It was quite a blow to be told not to report to work the next day. We were released and felt like we were fired. We felt that we had been doing a good job and could not figure out why this had happened.
In the spring of this year we had decided that a year of working at one place was a good length of time, and we needed to try someplace else. Our friend Byron encouraged us to go to Colorado and try work camping at the park where he works in the summer. We had talked to Byron's boss, and all was arranged. We let Don know that we were planning to move on.
Then almost at the same time I was diagnosed with prostate cancer, and we decided to stay here in Kerrville and work with the doctors in the area. Don agreed to keep us on and that I would need time off after any surgery. All of that came to pas,s and we now think that Don waited until I was recovered and ready to move on when he told us that were no longer employed.
We have learned much in our year and a half working at this resort park. Both of us had jobs in areas where we had little previous experience. We worked hard and really enjoyed the learning and the interaction with other work camper,s as well as the guests staying at the park.
Will we do it again? We are not sure at this point. We have much to be thankful about and plenty to think about as we look toward the future. I am sure there is humor in here somewhere, but guess I need to dig more deeply. Happy travels.
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