Well unemployment has hit this family hard this week. I lost my job on Wednesday and Beth (Bob's sister) lost her job Thursday. And a friend of ours lost his job on Friday. Well they say things come in threes, so that was three, the bloodshed can end.
Previously within our family, Chris Bauer, Laura Bauer, Nikki Stachacz have all lost their jobs since December. Laura Bauer has found one, Nikki hasn't, and I haven't heard if Chris has or not.
This is a very tough time in our economy, nationally as well as globally. The best thing we can do for our world is pray. Pray every day to whom ever you call your God that we pull together and survive. I really believe that our country lost the meaning of why our forefathers built it. We became too caught up with ourselves and too selfish. We have governed God out of our government, schools, and general thinking. It is time for some cleansing. And this may just be it. It is when we realize we need to get down on our knees and pray that positive things start to happen. As far as this time with our country, it is bringing it to its knees. So everyone take advantage of this position and pray.
Bob and I will survive, we will make it through this time. While I am unemployed I am going to take some time and play with my grandkids and smell the carnations......(can't smell the roses as I am allergic...lol)
Our little snapshot of the world seen through the eyes of a loving family.
4 comments:
You're allergic to roses? Really? I never knew that.
Everyday they let me in the building at work, I am grateful.
Funny, when I first started in corporate America I felt like I was selling out, giving up on my dreams, etc. Over the years I had learned to be grateful for God providing for us. Since then, I have thanked God everyday for employment and insurance.
You guys are in our prayers.
I will be praying for you that is for sure! I've been "RIF'd" twice since leaving Honeywell. Each time it has been a huge financial hit on my retirement savings. Now, with the current state of the economy, I honestly don't think I'll recover. It's like I'm in the middle of a vast ocean, been there for years, just keeping my lips above water. I'm exhausted. Now there is a great white rising up below me to finish the job.
Having said that...those are the emotions and facts when one looks through the human eye. Measured in human terms. Spiritually I am very close to my Lord and savior, Jesus. I trust Him. While the world around me disappoints, He reaffirms that all I need is trust in Him in everything I do. I still have to 'do' but I know that as I am faithful to Him, He is faithful to me.
I could write a book about how overwhelming the events that have impacted my life and those of my family can be debilitating, even paralyzing. At each downward turn He is still there, still supporting me. I love Him so. I love the grace to go on. I love the faith He has provided. I thank Him for all things big and small and have taught my children to do the same. He has never let me down and He will not let you down either. - Steve
Steve, Maybe you should write a book. Your faith and message may just be what other people need to get through these tough times. Our prayers have always been with your family and I appreciate your words of wisdom. We always lift up in prayer all of our family every day.
It helps knowing that other people have been and are going through the same thing.
We love you. Ret
I agree. Get writin' boy! Maybe that's why the Lord had you go through it all... to educate others.
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