So, have you wondered about my random posts the last couple of days? They really aren't that random and they were things I needed to remember, that's why they're there.
Monday morning Doug walked in the door about 9:00am and I knew immediately he'd been laid off. We knew this was something that could happen but when he was first hired he was told it would be a day or two and he'd be able to move to another company. So the first question I asked was "For how long?" He said the union told him it would be weeks and that he'd probably be better off trying to accelerate his education. UGH! The tears started flowing. What were we going to do? I've spent 2 days crying- finally today was better. I was under control. Doug has spent the last few days looking for some kind of work. Just about anything will work because we hope this will be temporary. Problem is we don't know how temporary it will be...
Although this has been hard, I've definately felt some major blessings and have been watched out for. I've had 3 new zoning clients, another who I haven't seen in months called, another moved her appointment up and wants to come every other week for a few months. I also had a lady call me to do wedding flowers for her daughter. This was totally out of the blue, I guess I did her son's flowers (didn't ever meet him, just worked with the bride). Not only that but she insisted on paying today because she "just wanted to get it out of the way". So, after I take the money out for the flowers I will have some money. See, what did I tell you?
I just stumbled upon both of those quotes, the first one was when I felt no hope. I was reading some one's blog (can't even remember whose) and she'd linked to Pres. Uchtdorf's (sp?) talk. That paragraph grabbed me. The the next day when I was looking for some stuff for Young Women I found that quote on courage- the talk wasn't even about courage, but I knew then that's what I needed, courage. If I can be strong and have courage we'll be ok. My kids will be ok and maybe, just maybe, we'll make it out better than we came into it. (Remind me of that when I have to pay our bills!)
Friday Night
1 year ago
9 comments:
OMG! I'm sooooo sorry. That is not fun news. How brave of you to look for the positive. Much love, hugs and prayers.
Steph--I'm so sorry! Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
so sorry...we will be praying for you! it must be such a stressful time...my sister advised me as i was getting married that if i ever felt like we couldn't make ends meet to pay more in fast offerings...i know it sounds opposite of what would be helpful, but i know the blessings will come as they have for us! good luck!
We will be praying for you guys. doug is such a bright guy I know he will find something quickly He would be a great asset to any company.
Oh Steph...I'm so sorry! You two will get through this. It sounds like blessings have already started coming and prayers have already started to be answered. Don't loose faith. Remember that nothing comes your way that you can't handle, even if you feel like you can't and you will be stronger because of this.
I will be praying for you!
Oh Steph... I am so sorry. That is so hard. It will all work out. This economy is killing everyone right now. It is so hard. I will prayer for you and your family to receive the blessings that you need.
I'll be praying for you! XOXOXO
okay, so i don't know how i missed this post, but brian just asked me about it...so sorry to hear, but glad that there have been tiny miracles that have lifted your spirits and helped with the financial side of things. hope that things all work out quickly. we'll be thinking and praying for you.
Oh steph i am so sorry to hear that! How aweful but how lucky all the blessings that have come your way. I hope it will work out and we will keep you in our prayers.
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