Donna, after having read through this thread, it sounds as though you have already received a lot of good advice.

Magic, the black cat and love of my life (Rainbow Bridge) was scared to death of ceiling fans. He had wanted to live with me so badly, he used to break into the house any chance he got. But he didn't like the fans. At first, what I used to do was get down on the floor with him and snuggle him, talk softly, telling him it was alright and he was safe. For a while, he wouldn't go into the kitchen for his food because of the fan.

Later he would enter the room and always glance at the ceiling to be sure that THING wasn't on. I would pick him up and do the same soft talking with a reassuring voice.

Cats who love you are so sensitive to your every mood and I would bet that Casey is picking up on your stress and also dealing with being in a new home. It sounds as though he is already making progress.

I am so happy that you "found" your extra money.......that will help for a while. And since you are being so active in looking for a position, it can only be a matter of time, until a job opens up for you.

Keep us posted though, please.........all of us care and you are never alone!