Today started out like every other day, Devon and Marissa went to seminary on time with Devon driving the Corolla, Betsy went to Liberty to continue her long term sub job as a special ed teacher to 15 children, Mark went to work at Flextronics and Robert got himself on the bus to the middle school.
Around 12:30 Mark called me at work with the bad news. I knew it as soon as he said, "I have some bad news." I guess, in truth there were a few thoughts that went through my head … someone died (Shauna or his dad), or he lost his job, or he'd been in an accident… it was the middle - he was being laid off at the end of February. Oh, My Gosh!!! WOW! That's a lot to process while on my lunch hour. The heavy news stayed with me the remainder of the day - what are we going to do without Mark's income.
I've prayed everyday giving gratitude for his job not to ever take it for granted; but I feel (in some small way) that our children take their very comfortable humble lives (and lifestyle) for granted, not fully appreciating what it is like to struggle, suffer, or be without. I feel that the Lord is trying to show them/teach them the importance of taking care of what you have, and not taking the wonderful blessings - no matter how big or small - for granted.
I hope and pray we will be able to provide for our family as needed and that Mark will be able to find another job.
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