The best of years..... the worst of years......

February 2008; Met the most wonderful lady alive and we are currently engaged to get married

June 2008: My Mother collapses without warning. Day after taking her to hospital find out she has two to three weeks to live.

July 2008 (three weeks later) Mom passes away peacefully at home

July 2008 (four days after burying my Mom); I am informed that I am to be laid off from my job on October 1st, 2008 due to another company taking over the firm I worked for.

October 1, 2008; I am now amongst the vast ranks of unemployed.

December 2008; Still in total love and looking fondly to the future.

2008; Best of years.... the worst of years....