From:
Tammy R Anderson <cedarridgefarms@juno.com>
My name is Tammy Anderson. I am in the Land of Ah's Region out of Kansas
and Missouri. [company] has changed my life in many ways.
I've been with the Company for 4-1/2 years. PL came into
my life at the right time. I was able to leave a banking job of 10 years I
was very unhappy with. But on to my main story. Last year (1998) Christmas
day early morning my home burned. The only thing we got out of our home
with was what we had on. My kids were literally in their underwear in the
front yard. We lost everything, Christmas presents and all. Needless to
say my [company] supplies also. If it were not for
The Land of Ah's Region and [company] I could not have been back up and
doing shows within 3 weeks of losing everything.
Within 3 days my RVP Donna Ellis called me to meet with
her. She brought me a whole van load of products, paper work, candles, and
even money the region had collected. Colleen Hartner, our SRVP sent me a
large gift certificate to help replace product in my kit, and [company] sent me a new Fiber Case with a really nice letter.
This Company is really wonderful and supportive. Just
when you want to give up something wonderful comes out of something not so
wonderful. Thanks for letting me post this, I hope everyone has a
wonderful Holiday season.
From: Jennifer Nunley <jnunley@mail.com>
Hank and all, here is my story!
When my husband found a job in Springfield, Missouri, he was offered
enough money that I could work only a part-time job. We still needed
2 paychecks, even if one was part-time.
I secured a job with a major Railway, as assistant to
the General Chairman for the Midwest region. I did not get along
with the Associate Chairman, but just ignored him for the most part. One
secretary quit 3 months after I started, and filed suit against the office
for sexual harassment on the part of the Associate Chairman, to the point
that it was not just verbal, but even physical! But, he was not
fired, because you cannot fire an elected office. This elected official sexually
harassed me (verbally), belittled me in front of high-ranking officials
and co-workers, screamed obscenities at me, and even blamed me for things
that were his fault! I soon found out that he is an
alcoholic, so every single day I went into that office experiencing panic
attacks, not knowing what the "Richard Roller-Coaster" was going
to be like! My doctor actually had to prescribe Anti-Depressants because I
could not stop crying and shaking :-( !
The General Chairman finally quit, due to health
problems, mainly stemming from the amount of stress of the job; he had
been part of the Organization for over 20 years! Much to my chagrin,
the Associate Chairman was acting Chairman for 2 months until the new
election. I'm sure you know who was elected! Not only did I
now have to deal with everything as before, but this man now told me that
my 8:30-3 job was now turning into 8:30 to "whenever", including
EVERY Thursday and Friday evening, and all Saturdays! Not only was I
to do my job, but the overtime would be to cover the other secretary's job.
My husband told me to quit, that we'd live off of the tax refund as long
as possible, then I could look for a job later. Which I did. I
couldn't even drive past the office without shaking!
When I knew it was time for me to look for a job, the
panic attacks came back, I was sick to my stomach, the crying started
again, and sleeplessness prevailed. I went to a [company] show,
because I needed more candles. On the drive home, I thought, "I
wonder if I could make just enough for us to survive, at least until I
absolutely HAVE TO find a REAL job?"
Guess what? [company] is now my REAL job, my only
job! I have lunch with my son at school on Mondays, sleep in if I'm
tired or sick, help with EVERY PTO (Parent Teacher Organization) function
there is, help his teacher, visit family, and more! The crying has
stopped, there is laughter in my voice and face again, and stress, for the
most part, is a thing of the past. I can honestly say that [company] is
the best decision I've ever made, and I'm NEVER working a REAL job again!
Jennifer Nunley
Chariots of Fire Unit
Galaxy of Stars Region
From: "S.
Bingham" <Bingo4@swbell.net>
Ok guys and dolls, here it is ....... MY STORY!!!
First of all I will try to keep this short and sweet (and get through it
without crying). About 7 yrs. ago, I was working a full time job
(which I loved) doing visual merchandising. I was driving to work on
a MAJOR freeway when all of the sudden (while on a large bridge) I started
to shake, my hands got clammy(?), I started to sweat, I couldn't breathe
right nor could I focus on my driving. I was only 24yrs old, I
couldn't
be having a heart attack so I thought I must be pregnant!!! I
finally made it to work where I continued to shake. I made a Dr.
appt. after this also happened on my way home. When I told my Dr.
what happened he said "oh...you are having panic attacks," next
time this happens, pull over to the side of the road until it passes.
Sure, fine, OK!!! The next day it happened again EXCEPT the freeway
I was on just happened to be under construction, and there was NO place to
pull over. FINALLY I made it to a building near my home and called
my husband to pick me up. THAT WAS THE LAST TIME I EVER DROVE ANY DISTANCE
BY MYSELF!!! (Bear with me, PL is coming)
I told my best friend what happened to me and she told me to "suck it
up and get back into the car" ha ha ha. She then asked me if
this was my way of getting attention from my husband??????? (We are best
friends).
I was a little upset by all of her comments, but God gave me faith to
forgive her. Now I needed faith to continue a NORMAL life.
I had to quit my job because it got too hard for my mother, husband, or
friends to continue to get me to where I needed to go for work. The
first day AT HOME, I suffered another MAJOR panic attack. There I was, at
home with my 2 yr. old son ALONE!!! No one to call because my
parents were on vacation (thank goodness on their way home). They
just happened to stop by to say "hi" and I jumped into their car
with my son and went to their house. From that day on I was scared
to stay by myself! So I stayed with my mom during the day while
hubby was at work and he would pick us up on his way home.
Suddenly 2 months later my mother dies. Here I am 24 yrs old, with a
toddler, no mother, and can't fathom the thought of staying alone!
(OK PL is now coming).......
My sister in law let me stay with her during the day, (which was a
blessing, but also a pain at the same time). I became soooo panicked
when I thought about staying alone, driving, going anywhere alone etc. I
went to therapy but that just waisted A LOT of money!!! Time eventually
healed alot of my wounds, but not all.
Now comes the good part:
My friend (the one that made the rude comments) called me one day and
asked if I would hold a party for her, she just started selling these
wonderful candles. I said "sure" (but thought oh fudge, I
don't want to sit through another boring home demo). She came and
sat up everything, and all I wanted to do was PLAY with all of the STUFF.
She stayed until 2 am letting me play with all of her candles, showing her
different ways
to do her display (after all I did have a few years exp. in that). I
wanted her to leave her kit, but no chance. After my neighbors and
myself held a total of 6 parties in 2 months she said "why don't you
start selling these things and actually make money having fun, and get a
great discount on your own merchandise" well that was all it took.
I kept asking questions about the business here and there until one day I
called her and said "sign me up"! I told her NOT to count
on me being one of her best consultants, because I was only doing this for
fun.
Well 6 months later here I am .......a consultant with one under me (soon
to be two).
I thank God each and everyday for PL and my family (both real and cyber).
PL has given me the confidence to do the things in life I enjoy. I am now
able to do shows (alone), go to meetings across town, and enjoy life
again.
You see, I still don't drive; but I have a wonderful, understanding
husband who takes me to all of my shows and then returns to pick me up
again.
So when I see all of you at the Atlantis, please understand that (first of
all I am scared to death because I don't fly either) I am not there
because I earned the trip for myself, but that I earned my husband's trip
as well for all of the wonderful things he has done for me!!! And I
only know of one employer that will let you earn a trip for your family as
well as yourself, and that is PL!!!!
Sue Bingham
Attitude Unit (isn't the name great)!
Sterling Region
Last updated
July 06, 2005
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