Howard Black

Howard Black
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Cherryville, North Carolina, USA
Birthday
December 31

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NOVEMBER 25, 2011 8:05PM

Chapter 6: Hiring a housekeeper!

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I finally did it.

During the past few weeks, I finally realized that I was unable to run a business, keep my home clean and deal with the loss of a spouse.  I wanted to give up my job, but I quickly realized that my bill collectors weren't going to allow that to happen.

Since the death of my spouse, I have lost my direction and ability to prioritize the things that I need to accomplish.  Often, I feel like I'm walking blindfolded through the woods.

Laurie Carpenter, one of those friends that God moved into my life came to the rescue and helped me hire a housekeeper.  I believe that she sensed that I was a man in trouble and knew that if she didn't take charge that it would never get done.  I've learned that women are good at doing things like that.

She found a great person, set up the interview and even told me what questions to ask.   Although I've hired many people in my lifetime, I've never hired a housekeeper and without her help I would never got it done.  Thanks Laurie!

My housekeeper's name is Beth.  She comes every week and puts the house back in order.  It's amazing what she has done and I'm surprised that she hasn't thrown up her arms and left running.  Piles of unwashed towels, unidentified  growth in the refrigerator and even gigantic cobwebs haven't scared her off.

Beth is a wonderful woman with a great attitude.  You know how some people just seem to be overly happy?  She is one of those people.  If she never cleaned house again and simply shared the secret to that wonderful attitude would make me very happy.

I still don't believe that she understands what she has taken on.  Not only does she have to straighten out a house, she has to straighten me out at the same time.  I pray that God will give her the strength she needs.

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LOL...I pray the same thing!
Dear Howard, Once again your wit and enthusiasm to survive have surpassed the last time you amazed me. You are truly a gem and no matter what life gives you, making it work for you is the key to your success. Take it easy on Beth and give her a Christmas Bonus !!! Good housekeepers are hard to find just like a good lady...wait they could be the one in the same... if you got one you got the other...just an idea for future references lol !! Much love my friend !!
I kind of think she might already be a strong woman, Howard. I think God might just know that too. What do you reckon?
See when my boyfriend died it was the opposite. I needed to run the business. I like keeping the house clean and doing all that but I had to pay the rent now too and it was soooooo difficult. Still is.