The Touch Of Life

Chapter 1. The Wake Up Call

Today was the day that I was going to make something of myself. I'm tired of not being able to support my family. I Tyler Lee, am headed down to the unemployment office an I'm going to try an find me a job In the business industry. It's my dream job.

I've already been to college for a few years. Speaking of college I owe them there money still, I guess I can just add that to the list of bills I have and that are not paid. As I sit at the red light in town, the only thing I could think of is what will I do if I cannot get a job? What if I do get the job what will happen to my life? I guess i will just found out when the door opens.

As I pulled into the unemployment office there was another woman with her three children sitting there waiting in line. She wasn't even paying attention to them. Those kids were just running around and not acting right, and she is sitting there doing nothing but texting. What a shame I thought. Anyway as I walked in the door, a man asked me how could he help me. I told him I'd like to find a good paying job in the business industry, an one that has good insurance. He replied, umm have you had any experience? I said yes I do.

I went to college for 2 (two) years for that job but I had family issues that messed that up. Oh that's great!! I think I have just the job for you. As I starred at the people that were in this room I thought to myself, they must be going through the same hard times that I go through. As I focused my attention back to the man that was talking to me about a job. He recommended me go to the office building called Unique. He told me that it's a marketing job. I asked what was the company about? He replied and said that it was a woman who made her own shoes and clothing, and that the job in particular that he recommended me was for selling and promoting the business. I told the man thank you very much. He told me the interview was in a week.

As I walked out the office I realized there was a parking ticket on my windshield. The amount was $800. I read closer to the bottom an the reasoning was for parking In a handi-cap place and having an expired tag plus tinted windows. I was so shocked at the amount. I am already stressed from all the other bills, and trust me this is the least of my worries, Tyler exclaimed.

As that day of the interview came upon me slowly I wondered what I would do for the remaining 5 days. I though to myself over an over of how else I could make money.

A thought came into my mind. I remembered that my Aunt Lisa owned a bakery about 30 minutes from my town. I was thinking of calling and asking to see if she needed any hands to help out around the bakery.

But I decided not to call because of the event that took place last time I was in her bakery. Long story short It almost burnt down because of me. I felt stressed as I walked toward my mailbox. It seemed as if every time I checked my mail there were always more bills, more late fees, and more money needed.

As I checked the mail there were two more bills. I decided I'd throw them in the big stack of bills that needed to be paid.

I felt my stomach rumble. So I think I better eat me something. I've decided to pick a hot dog to eat. Who doesn't love hotdogs, Tyler wondered. As the hotdog finished cooking I sat down to say The Lord's Prayer before I ate.

"Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us into temptation, but deliverer us from evil. for thine in this kingdom, the power and the glory forever and ever Amen."

As the days passed from 5 days too the day of the meeting I felt a weird presence around me as I dressed for the upcoming meeting, as if someone was watching over me. I thought to my self it had to be my wonderful mother.

My mom died two years ago from cancer. She was the most amazing person i'd ever knew. She'd always know the right thing to say and the right thing to do. I miss her so much! My mother always had this saying "Thank God for what you have, Trust God for what you need." She is the most inspiring person you'll ever meet.