“We did it, honey!”
That’s the first thing Joe said after today’s 7 a.m. meeting with HR and Pastor F.
“What did we do?”
“We both lost our jobs within 24 hours.”
Joe lost his job as Ministry Director today. I lost one of my part-time jobs, and my biggest client, yesterday. Both losses were due to our employers “going in new directions”.
Honestly, we are in dire straits. Our daughter’s hefty medical bills this last year have eaten into our savings and emergency fund, and one of our businesses has not taken off as quickly as we hoped.
I don’t know what God is doing in our lives. But if it means that we become more faithful followers of him, and better people, then I am all for it. We are praising him for what he’s doing now, even though we don’t understand it yet. Our future is wide open and we are waiting on his will.
But of course, we are filled with pain. If you’re a praying person, we sure could use your prayers for us.
Published by angelawd on August 6th, 2008 tagged Joyful living, Life With the Big Guy
August 6th, 2008 at 4:16 pm
You’ve got mine, absolutely!
August 6th, 2008 at 5:37 pm
We ae praying and you are on our prayer circle. WE love you two.
August 6th, 2008 at 9:53 pm
Oh no! I’m finally back in the swing of things and it’s in the middle of this. I will send all kinds of good thoughts your way.
August 6th, 2008 at 11:40 pm
Hang in there! You never know how things turn out…
August 7th, 2008 at 12:54 pm
Thanks for all your prayers, guys!
August 8th, 2008 at 12:43 am
Sending prayers for you.
When you are laid off by your church, where do you go for solace, for finacial aid?
August 8th, 2008 at 5:38 pm
Angela praying. Loss of words here, but know my prayers are wrapped around you.
August 10th, 2008 at 1:01 am
Angela
I know that it feels really crappy right now, but -honestly, from someone who looks for new jobs every couple of months (I’m an actor/educator) - I know that something ALWAYS works out! Take a deep breath, look around at all of the wonderful things and people that you are surrounded by, and KNOW that everything is going to be OK. Heck, maybe it will be even better.
I hold you all in my prayers.
August 11th, 2008 at 9:01 pm
Robin, I have no idea where to find solace and aid. For 14 years this has been my family. I am really feeling lost.
Stacey, thanks again for your prayers.
Ahna, I’m waiting for it to get better. THe sooner the better.
August 12th, 2008 at 3:48 am
You just got moved to the top of my list. xoxoxo