D's been working at the same company for just shy of 3 years.
On Wednesday, he was terminated.
The circumstances under which he was terminated were, in my humble but correct opinion, ridiculous.
No opportunity for coaching, no stepping down to a different position, etc.
Nevertheless, we find ourselves in a situation we never imagined.
Ever.
Sure, I teach piano and voice lessons so we still have a small source of income.
But our health insurance and primary income came from D's job.
Fortunately, we have some job leads.
Our bills our paid for the next month and we have money in savings.
I'm not nearly as stressed out as I assumed I would be.
Instead, I feel like this is a catalyst for us to make some decisions and changes.
Right now, we're looking at the Navy or PA school.
I'm rooting for PA school, personally.
Either of these options are careers, not just jobs.
And I'm excited to see what is ahead of us.
Because, sometimes when things are falling apart, they may actually be falling together.
And, I feel very confident that better things are falling together right now.
If you have any job leads for in the Sacramento area, let me know!
When I was six months pregnant with Liam, Fred lost his job when the company he had been with for five years went under. We lost our insurance, and in the worst economy it took him months to find a new one. In the three years since then he has been laid off two more times. However challenging these past three years have been, Heavenly Father has blessed us so richly and we have never wanted for anything. The struggle has lead to a major change for Fred in career which landed him with the company his is with now working in a field he loves but had not even considered three years ago. We marvel at the unknown doors that opened to us during a trial that at the time seemed so daunting. Just stay close to each other, trust in each other and in Heavenly Father, and when you begin to wonder how in the world everything is going to turn out right, turn to The Lord and you will find yourself seeing blessings, and receiving guidance in a way that will testify of Gods desire for our happiness and ultimate plan for that.
ReplyDeleteThank you Kirsten for sharing your experience! It's now been a month since Dustin lost his job and we have received so many blessings! It's been challenging at times. But I can definitely see the Lord's hands guiding us.
DeleteOh, Landon!
ReplyDeleteI am so so so so sorry to hear about this! I know challenges come for a variety of reasons and in so many different forms but that doesn't always make it easy. I hope this gets you right to where you will be happiest. Sending lots and lots of love as well as prayers your way!
Thank you, Sarah! I feel sometimes like I need to have a chat with Heavenly Father and say, "Ok, I'm done growing right now! Give me a break to catch my breath!" But I'm sure that the blessings that are in store are much richer than what I ever would've planned for us.
DeleteSuch a challenge, but I feel like this will be an amazing opportunity for you as well. Prayers are with you, my friend!!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Stef!
DeleteThe same thing just happened to us last night. The company is paying for us to move back to the States and in a weird way, we're both relieved. The hardest part is saying goodbye to this part of our life and figuring out what comes next. You have been in my thoughts and prayers and I hope something works out soon!
ReplyDeleteFollowing your story has been so faith-inspiring to me! Thank you for documenting it and helping me to remember to turn to the Lord. Love!
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