Well, it's been really, really bad day. Last year was really bad year for us. This year had actually been going along well, things have been looking up. Then...BAM! Chris lost his job today. It was totally his fault, he accidentally sold cigarettes to a minor at Family Express where he works. The policy there is you card anyone who doesn't look over 30. He was busy, made a bad decision..thought the guy was over 30. Turns out, he was a government plant sent in to do just what he did...catch someone not carding for minors...and the guy was a minor. Zero tolerance, out the door you go. One day employed, then next not. It was just a year ago that we were dealing with this same thing. He lost a job a year ago, but found another within a week. I pray he is as fortunate this time around...but, we must prepare in case he doesn't. And it's doubtful he can collect unemployment since he was fired.
After an exhilarating weekend with the Emmaus Gathering, and me giving my Fourth Day speech, now this. And part of my speech was on how I handle adversity. I am not handling it so well today. I made it through the last half of my work day, and came home and did a whole lot of crying. We assessed our bills and what monies we have. If worse come to shove....my health insurance will be the first to go. Second will be life insurance. My biggest concern is keeping the house. With a second mortgage along with the initial mortgage...it's going to be tough.
My good friend Karen came by and just sat and let me cry and talk. She has been in my shoes, so knows what we're going through. I just don't feel that I am handling this adversity very well.
I will write more on this tomorrow. Just getting some thoughts down for the moment.
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Love you...you're doing okay. It's called being human, and God knows that.
Oh Jodi, I'm so sorry for you and Chris. Hold onto the verse you have on the top of your blog...it's true you know. God has you in the palm of his hand...He loves you so much. I'm praying for you. Chris will find something soon.
Jodi....hold tight to your faith, and to God, our Lord and Savior. You will make it through this, and, I do believe, that Chris will find another job quickly. We have dealt with job loss, and a big loss of income that went on for a year.....and our faith and trust in God, along with our love for one another, and many prayers, brought us through. You are in my prayers.
Jodi - So sorry to hear of the news about Chris. You are in our prayers as we certainly know the feeling as well. Like Karen said, you are human... God hurts when we hurt and He is beside you always. Praying your situation will work out in the best manner. **HUGS**
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