I'm behind and didn't know that you got the job until right now. Congratulations, Lisa!!!! It sounds perfect, even if it is for less money. If your stress subsides, that is terribly important.

As for this:

I have lived with so many cats for so long that I have no doubt I will land on my feet!!!
It is a priceless quote, and proved to be true so quickly!!!!

Gotta ask, is the company you were working for about to go under? It certainly sounds like they are in for some tough times if they would let go of two very loyal, longtime employees, so close together.

Logan