Home Again

As most of you know, I have been working at Saluda Hill Landscaping for nearly 2 years. After the holiday season, the company began experiencing cut backs due to the industry downfall. It began with laying off over 25 employees two weeks ago. We all sat around not knowing who was next but prepared for the worst.- as they say it was the "calm before the storm". Being in the Payroll/HR department I had mixed feelings if my position was safe. On one hand, we had to continue processing payroll and there was always HR issues, etc. But on the other hand, we had just cut a huge portion of the workforce that I had to pay each week so my workload took a sharp decline, So being said, I did begin to "prepare" myself slowly- updated my resume, started browsing for jobs, etc. Well, even though we think we are prepared for something like that- we are not, especially when the reality of it hits. I went into work on Monday and about 20 minutes later walked out with a box of my pictures and belongings in my hand, completely numb. I was jobless. Life can take such sudden turn in a matter of seconds and we are never prepared. After the initial shock and emotions that ran over me, I was able to get my composure and realize that no matter what happens.. God ALWAYS has HIS hand on our life and HE has a better direction for me than I can even begin to understand. I have never been laid off from a job or "let go" so even though this was not shocking, it is still hard to swallow. Thanks to my bestest friend ever, Janelle, I was able to enjoy my day- she came over and picked me up and
I don't know what life has in store for me in the days ahead, but I do know that I will continue to ask God for direction and He will lead me. I will be keeping the kids in daycare so that I can actively look for a new job, or perhaps even being looking into furthering my education. Or maybe even start a little side business to earn some extra cash...
Thank you to all of my friends and family that have sent encouraging emails and phone calls. I appreciate all the support and love. It's people like you that can make these difficult hurdles easier to overcome!
I love you all!