48 As the Philistine moved closer to attack him, David ran quickly toward the battle line to meet him. 49 Reaching into his bag and taking out a stone, he slung it and struck the Philistine on the forehead. The stone sank into his forehead, and he fell facedown on the ground. - 1 Samuel 17**(Wow, a Bible quote. Don't worry, it doesn't signify anything "deep"; it just fits the story.)
As you may remember from previous posts, I'd been worried that the hearing initiated by my former employer through the Unemployment office would likely mean a halt to my unemployment checks and a payback amount due.
Even after the telephone hearing I didn't have high hopes.
Tuesday morning I went to my mailbox and saw an envelope from the Unemployment office. Well, here it is, I assumed, the fatal decision to make me penniless and drop a hefty debt onto my emasculated finances as well.
When I scanned the very legalese worded letter, I had to re-read it twice, more carefully each time to be sure I was comprehending its declaration correctly. I was, but I couldn't believe my eyes.
I won!
The State sided with me and against one of the largest corporations in the country.
I keep what they've paid me and I can continue to receive benefits.
Now if I could only metaphorically do to Chase what David did to Goliath as a final act of gratification and defiance:
51 David ran and stood over him. He took hold of the Philistine's sword and drew it from the scabbard. After he killed him, he cut off his head with the sword.