WOW Moment(s) - Prayers Please
Well, suffice it to say the last past 36 hours have been a roller coaster!
First, let's start with my Sunday night WOW! I don't know how or when this happened, but I now fit into a size 6 pant! The scale really hasn't moved that much but I felt that my work pants were getting to be baggy (size 10) so I thought I would check out the next size down...still felt like those were a bit baggy so thought what the heck lets just try the 6s. OMG! To my amazement, they fit and fit good! I stood in the dressing room for a good 15 minutes in awe with tears welling up - I couldn't believe my eyes! Just when did this happen and how?? I am so surprised, happy, excited! The saddest part of it all was I was all alone with no one around that would understand or appreciate all the feelings I had at the moment!
Ok, now let's move to Monday morning! UGH! Walked into the office and was just unzipping my jacket when my "mgr" said that his "mgr" wanted to see both of us in his office first thing - my heart sank - I was pretty sure I knew what that meant, as I hadn't even had the opportunity to take my computer out of my briefcase. Sure enough, I was dismissed - effective immediately! I was back home by 8:30 and was numb! Where to start, what to do?? The feeling of running away from it all was the strongest emotion and in one way I kinda did that for the afternoon/evening - regretably so! So, this morning, I wake with new awareness of my poor choices and trying to gain better focus on what it is that I need to do. I need to look at every option including moving out of my apt, finding any kind of work (temp/contract/part time/full time) and how I am going to get out of the finanical hole I am already in.
So, as many of us or our families are going thru similar cir****tances, I ask for a prayer or two to be lifted if you are so inclined. Thank you for letting me share - I'm feeling a little isolated - afraid to tell family -afraid of looking like just another failure!
First, let's start with my Sunday night WOW! I don't know how or when this happened, but I now fit into a size 6 pant! The scale really hasn't moved that much but I felt that my work pants were getting to be baggy (size 10) so I thought I would check out the next size down...still felt like those were a bit baggy so thought what the heck lets just try the 6s. OMG! To my amazement, they fit and fit good! I stood in the dressing room for a good 15 minutes in awe with tears welling up - I couldn't believe my eyes! Just when did this happen and how?? I am so surprised, happy, excited! The saddest part of it all was I was all alone with no one around that would understand or appreciate all the feelings I had at the moment!
Ok, now let's move to Monday morning! UGH! Walked into the office and was just unzipping my jacket when my "mgr" said that his "mgr" wanted to see both of us in his office first thing - my heart sank - I was pretty sure I knew what that meant, as I hadn't even had the opportunity to take my computer out of my briefcase. Sure enough, I was dismissed - effective immediately! I was back home by 8:30 and was numb! Where to start, what to do?? The feeling of running away from it all was the strongest emotion and in one way I kinda did that for the afternoon/evening - regretably so! So, this morning, I wake with new awareness of my poor choices and trying to gain better focus on what it is that I need to do. I need to look at every option including moving out of my apt, finding any kind of work (temp/contract/part time/full time) and how I am going to get out of the finanical hole I am already in.
So, as many of us or our families are going thru similar cir****tances, I ask for a prayer or two to be lifted if you are so inclined. Thank you for letting me share - I'm feeling a little isolated - afraid to tell family -afraid of looking like just another failure!
Teri 
Oh Teri, I just don't know what to say except, I will say a few prayers for you at this time. It is such a hard time of year for this to happen.
Congrats on the Wow SIZE 6!! I know that must feel really good!!!
You have a good attitude and you will find something better I just know it!! You are a good hearted person and I pray that something comes along for you very soon....
Blessings,
CarolN
Congrats on the Wow SIZE 6!! I know that must feel really good!!!
You have a good attitude and you will find something better I just know it!! You are a good hearted person and I pray that something comes along for you very soon....
Blessings,
CarolN
'Live Simply. Love Generously. Care Deeply. Speak Kindly. Leave the rest to God!
'The will of God will never take you where the Grace of God will not protect you.'
WOW moment = AWESOME!!! Teri, that is just awesome! I'm so happy for you!
Layoff = you can collect unemployment. Get signed up for that right away. Do not delay.
I went through this in November and you do question everything, but it does NOT mean you are a failure! I repeat, it does NOT mean you are a failure!!! Companies are in tough times right now. It's not about the employees, they'd keep us if they could - I'm sure of that.
Praying for you! Keep your chin up and keep one foot in front of the other. Do positive things on a daily basis and you will learn to appreciate this time.
Layoff = you can collect unemployment. Get signed up for that right away. Do not delay.
I went through this in November and you do question everything, but it does NOT mean you are a failure! I repeat, it does NOT mean you are a failure!!! Companies are in tough times right now. It's not about the employees, they'd keep us if they could - I'm sure of that.
Praying for you! Keep your chin up and keep one foot in front of the other. Do positive things on a daily basis and you will learn to appreciate this time.
Amy, thank you so much for your kind words! I did sign up for unemployment first thing yesterday morning. I want to stop by their office this afternoon to ask some specific questions about the process, but that ball is rolling.
What a great tip to do something positive each day - as I sit here in my pjs at 10:30 - I need to go take a shower, dress myself for success though I may not be going anywhere - it will help with the attitude! Thank you again for your very kind words and prayers - they are all so appreciated!
What a great tip to do something positive each day - as I sit here in my pjs at 10:30 - I need to go take a shower, dress myself for success though I may not be going anywhere - it will help with the attitude! Thank you again for your very kind words and prayers - they are all so appreciated!
Teri
Oh Teri sweetie, that is just about as extreme as a person can get on the emotional spectrum! To find yourself not one, but TWO sizes down? MAJOR WOW!!!! 
Then to turn around and lose your job? I am SO VERY SORRY to hear this. I can imagine how devastating and SCARY that is for you... I've been losing sleep over the very real possibility that Rich will come home any day with the same news, but it's different for every person that experiences it.
You most certainly are in my prayers, hon...
For peace in your heart, determination and a positive attitude in your soul, and a good chunk of luck couldn't hurt! Just remember - even when things look their darkest, you need to have FAITH that God truly does open a window whenever he closes a door. Your job now is to keep yourself OPEN to finding that window!
And to keep taking your vitamins. I say that with love - don't let go of taking care of yourself. You need that now more than ever.
Then to turn around and lose your job? I am SO VERY SORRY to hear this. I can imagine how devastating and SCARY that is for you... I've been losing sleep over the very real possibility that Rich will come home any day with the same news, but it's different for every person that experiences it.
You most certainly are in my prayers, hon...
For peace in your heart, determination and a positive attitude in your soul, and a good chunk of luck couldn't hurt! Just remember - even when things look their darkest, you need to have FAITH that God truly does open a window whenever he closes a door. Your job now is to keep yourself OPEN to finding that window! And to keep taking your vitamins. I say that with love - don't let go of taking care of yourself. You need that now more than ever.
Imperfect does not = unsuccessful
Thank you for your prayers, thoughts and continued support! I have also been reminded that the Lord does not bring us to something that he does not think we can handle. It is very hard to comprehend at the moment how I will make it through this, but I will look to the Lord to help me!
Your love (vitamin reminder) is greatly received! As it is easy to just give up all hope - but I must take care of myself first in order to be successful at anything I pursue!
Thank you again!
Your love (vitamin reminder) is greatly received! As it is easy to just give up all hope - but I must take care of myself first in order to be successful at anything I pursue!
Thank you again!
Teri
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