So, on Friday I told you of Dave's employer closing next month and me worrying about what we were going to do.
The shop actually closed today... Good news - my husband starts his new job tomorrow at 8 a.m. He told me he wasn't worried and while I believe in him, I don't have faith in the job market. I mean look at the business he was at - 27 years and they had to close the doors.
Oh well, all of that worrying was for nothing.
I do believe int he phrase "God gives you no more than you can handle." But I also know that even though I believe, when it's happening to you, it seems like more than you can bare.
Thanks to all of my friends for the words of encouragement. So, we're on to the next chapter.... Wonder what the future holds....
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
Friday, June 25, 2010
To new beginnings
So, we found out Wednesday that the shop Dave works for will be closing by the end of July. While we have known this was a possibility for many months now, the reality scares the hell out of me.
Dave is assuring me that all will be okay, but I have never been the optimist. I think about everything our family and friends have been through this year, and I know we will be okay. After all, we have each other and we have our family.
I just finished reading a blog of a family whose 4 year old daughter has stage 4 neuroblastoma. They found out today that there is nothing more that can be done -Talk about heartbreaking. I sat and cried.
Money is just material. Yes, we need it to pay our bills and help with the necessities, but it's just stuff. We have each other and together, we will make it through. So we don't eat out as often, we don't go to Target to waste time, there are hundreds of ways to trim a budget, but how in the world will this family make it through the days ahead knowing that Heaven is waiting for their little girl.
In the past year, friend of our family lost a child in the war, lost a father, son and husband to an automobile accident and my very good friend lost her grandmother, who was a grandma to us all. Each funeral was heartbreaking and each family has continued to pull together and be strong. I admire that so much. It's at that moment, when you think there's nothing else to live for, you realize, life does go on.
It is often in our darkest moments we see a small, yet significant glimmer of hope. What we are about to embark on is a new chapter. I have faith that Dave will find another job, and I can be more relaxed, but until then, I'll worry, just because that is what I do. But during my dark moments, I will look to those families who have overcome adversity and I will draw my strength because they are my inspiration.
Have a wonderful weekend.
Love to all,
Shelly
Dave is assuring me that all will be okay, but I have never been the optimist. I think about everything our family and friends have been through this year, and I know we will be okay. After all, we have each other and we have our family.
I just finished reading a blog of a family whose 4 year old daughter has stage 4 neuroblastoma. They found out today that there is nothing more that can be done -Talk about heartbreaking. I sat and cried.
Money is just material. Yes, we need it to pay our bills and help with the necessities, but it's just stuff. We have each other and together, we will make it through. So we don't eat out as often, we don't go to Target to waste time, there are hundreds of ways to trim a budget, but how in the world will this family make it through the days ahead knowing that Heaven is waiting for their little girl.
In the past year, friend of our family lost a child in the war, lost a father, son and husband to an automobile accident and my very good friend lost her grandmother, who was a grandma to us all. Each funeral was heartbreaking and each family has continued to pull together and be strong. I admire that so much. It's at that moment, when you think there's nothing else to live for, you realize, life does go on.
It is often in our darkest moments we see a small, yet significant glimmer of hope. What we are about to embark on is a new chapter. I have faith that Dave will find another job, and I can be more relaxed, but until then, I'll worry, just because that is what I do. But during my dark moments, I will look to those families who have overcome adversity and I will draw my strength because they are my inspiration.
Have a wonderful weekend.
Love to all,
Shelly
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
Slacker
I am really slacking off on my blog - It's not that there isn't anything to talk about, it's getting the time to actually do it. I have been so busy at work, that I now have a laptop on loan so I can work here at night.
There are several things going on now, but I am not at liberty to talk about any of them just yet - Yes, I know - it's the comment every one of you hates to read, but in time I am sure you will understand.
Right now, I am trying to understand the true meaning of the phrase "when life gives you lemons, make lemonade." I've got a lemon tree at my door and I am trying to make the lemonade. Sad part is that I don't even have the energy to care. That's bad, I do know it could be worse, but there comes a time when you have to sit back and wonder if it's worth the stress.
For every bit of bad news, there is also good. When I hear the good news, I will be sure to let everyone know.
There are several things going on now, but I am not at liberty to talk about any of them just yet - Yes, I know - it's the comment every one of you hates to read, but in time I am sure you will understand.
Right now, I am trying to understand the true meaning of the phrase "when life gives you lemons, make lemonade." I've got a lemon tree at my door and I am trying to make the lemonade. Sad part is that I don't even have the energy to care. That's bad, I do know it could be worse, but there comes a time when you have to sit back and wonder if it's worth the stress.
For every bit of bad news, there is also good. When I hear the good news, I will be sure to let everyone know.
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