One year since I've had the presence of mind to write a blog post.
I shutter to think of all that we were forced to endure over this past year, but can honestly say we are better off now regardless of all of the turmoil.
What started as a corporate transfer turned into a dreadful disaster. All because of one hot headed board chairman. One selfish greedy person impacted our family in ways HE could care less about.
Little did we know that in Rhode Island, your employer can get rid of you for any reason and not have to give an explanation. It is called an "At Will" employment law in the state and they can employ you or change their mind about your employment without giving any reasons as to why you are hired or fired. Unsettling to say the least. The Rhode Island lawyers and judges take great pride in their "At Will" status and won't even hear a case that tests it's legalities. Not only that, but the average family in New England can't afford to take something like an "At Will" employment case to court.
This news of my husband's eliminated position with the Rhode Island company was delivered to us ON our moving day.
It took a long time for us to wrap our heads around such an abrupt change in our lives.
Thankfully, our family 500 miles away took us in temporarily until we could make a new plan.
Our faith in God, and the many prayers and help from our families and friends helped us through a very rough time.
We are not certain of many things in this life, but we ARE certain that God has a great plan in each of our lives. Our faith has been tested many times ~ but a peace that surpasses ALL understanding has encompassed our hearts and minds in a way like never before.
What we have learned:
Everyone has a choice to be bitter or to get better.
Lean on your spouse for support and make decisions together. Your wedding vows "for better or for worse" are biblical and are to be taken very seriously.
Consider other people's feelings before reacting to your own feelings.
The good guy doesn't always win.
There is always one bad egg in the batch.
Trust your gut feelings. Pray for the Lord's clarification. He works in mysterious ways.
Having faith in God and deeply rooted integrity trumps ALL.
Make the best of every situation and bloom where you are planted.
Be willing to learn something new everyday.
The eyes of our children are watching us closely. Think and pray before you react.
Laughter IS the best medicine.
Our family has recently settled in beautiful rural Georgia. Our story is still being written and our faith in God's great plan to unfold is bigger than ever. My plan is to get back into writing and maybe share some of the hair raising stories that have occurred over this past year. Some have suggested I write a book about it all. I'd rather not dwell on any of it. Blogging about a few key events is all the time I wish to give any of it. Blooming and spreading my roots in the right here and right now is a huge blessing to me. Lord willing.... I fully intend to bloom well.
For I am confident of this very thing,
that He who began a good work in you
will perfect it until the day of Christ Jesus.
~Philippians 1:6
