I joined WA 0n 3-16-10 signing up for a month just to check it out. As many of you know I have been out of work for almost 6 months now. I wish I had found WA sooner, as I was spending all my time trying hard to find a good paying job that was not there. I apologize for the long post however I wanted to let my buddies know what is transpiring.

 I have been very diligent in my studies here and have learned a lot and accomplished some things I never thought I could do in a month. I somehow managed to get a member rank in the 70s, developed 6 lenses (Although not all completed), five blogs and even set up my VERY OWN WEBSITE. I have tried to help others as much as a newbie can and offered encouragement and support to others. I have thoroughly enjoyed my stay here, the people who have befriended me and most of all the whole WA experience.

That being said my unemployment is running out in a few weeks and I will have to sell my home here and move back to my hometown. I still have a house there however I moved my mother in law into it when I moved here as her only income is social security. I can no longer afford two mortgages and the mother in law is starting to develop Alzheimer’s so my wife and I will move back to the basement there. Please do not feel sorry for me as I am not destitute. I have a retirement account that I will access to get by until I can find a job there to pay the bills.

Is this sounding like a farewell? There is a lot of bad news in this world and many are in the same boat with me which gives me some comfort. The good news is that I found this little corner of the web with all of you and I will be forever grateful for this experience and the buddies I have made here.  A whole hearted (Thank You!) to all who have been so wonderful, caring and encouraging!

Why am I telling you this? It is because I have seen the value of this community (You are more friendly than my neighbors) and the opportunities to create a successful future in these trying times. Also I wanted to let you know that you may not hear from me for periods of time due to the move. Today I signed up for year to save 10 bucks a month! I am not leaving as that would be crazy having so much more to learn and people to meet, help and be helped by. FOOLED YOU! I am telling you this because I may sporadically appear and disappear as I have a lot to do during the move, please do not consider a late reply as an insult only that I will not be able to access WA frequently for a while. I intend to get a lower income job back home and continue with WA in the time I have left after the job. I will not be able to devote to it full time like I have been however I will succeed with the help and resources here at WA. I cannot afford WA with my limited resources however and more importantly I CAN NOT AFFORD NOT TO!

Thank you for your patience and friendship,

Keith

PS: 590 words not including postscript. Should I make this a testimonial or article for WA (LOL)?