Like I said, I knew I'd freak out that someone would see my post so I had to delete it. I thank you all SO much for your kind and thoughtful words and encouragement, and I have taken your advice to heart. You are all so wonderful and wise.
BUT, guess what? I just received a huge bouquet from my coworkers! It is amazing how much better a gesture like that can make you feel, you know?
Thanks again, sincerely.
eta: I just opened my mail, and I had a card signed by all of my coworkers as well. Awww! I feel so much better.
-- Edited by dc at 19:22, 2005-10-19
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"Anyone who lives within their means suffers from a lack of imagination" - Oscar Wilde