It's been a whirl wind week and all started last week when Mike texted me from work (on Jack's birthday) saying his boss-the boss that hired him-had just been laid off by Collin the new guy who just started. He was 100% honest and said he feared for his job. UGGG, this ship has sunk again.
We made the most of the weekend. We had a fantastic happy birthday bash with Jack and played lots and lots of Super Mario Brothers. We woke up to several inches of happy snow. We prayed hard again, fasted and went to the temple. We didn't have a last minute babysitter so we attended separate but both had great experiences being there. I cried and cried and expressed my concern that I just couldn't do this again.
Just the day before I was Visiting Teaching and Julianna said that her brother who was out of work said he'd much rather be out of work then have a sick child with a terminal disease. I second that thought and this kept eating at me all weekend and reminding me that this is the trial I would choose over a trial for my children. BUT I am grateful I have happy, healthy children. At the end of the weekend, we both felt peace and knew Heavenly Father would guide us through this trial (again--didn't we just do this 5 months ago).
Monday, Mike had 2 interviews scheduled for Thursday. Relief for this moment. BUT we still had a job which was better then the last 2 times this happened to us. We went about our week as regularly as we could just happy to be happy.
Monday-Dance.
Tuesday-Tball.
Wednesday-YW.
Thursday-Interview # 1 and a get to know you interview with Collin at onegreatfamily.com later that day. What do you know he praised Mike and loved him and told him he wanted to lead the group through this transition. And lots more positive things that made us both sigh a sigh of relief and offer another prayer of gratitude. 2nd Interview--they loved Mike
Friday-Sunshine:) Park Pals, clean house and a long awaited surprise present from Sharon~my mom's diamond.
Saturday-Sunshine, yard work and happiness.
Sunday-Mother's Day, although rainy and wet it was a fantastic day. Darling homemade cards and gifts from my kids. Belgian waffles with strawberries & whip cream for breakfast, great messages at church including a chocolate truffle. Funny story while in the nursery the nursery leader's aka moms also received their chocolate truffle. Lexi was so upset that she didn't get one, she cried and cried, "cocklet, cocklet" over and over again. Maybe I'll share with her later:). Mike's family came up for dinner (18 people) and we ate like kings! BUT most of all it was fun to be with mom's who were all celebrating the same day that I am: Tonya-her first Mother's Day, Stephanie, Heather, Leslie, Julie, Edna. And to end it a great phone call from my daddy/mom. I was determined yesterday to be happy for my kids and the mother THEY have and not for the empty place in my heart for my mom. Miss you mom and hope you too had a wonderful Mother's Day!
What a weekend, what a happy time it is. We aren't certain of our future but for now it entails a job. A great job with great benefits and that makes us all happy.
8 comments:
You've definitely had more than your share of roller coaster experiences this past year and a half! Glad this one turned out the way it has to this point, and we're praying for the good news to just continue.
Thanks again for hostessing us all last night. It definitely was not a relaxing Mother's Day for you, but we sure enjoyed being together with everyone! We did eat like royalty, for sure! Everything was wonderful! I can imagine your mother being super proud of you and all you do! I know I am.
I know this heart ache to well.
One thing I know for sure.. is each of those 4 times Chad was laid off.. blessings came from it.
So very grateful you had a happy week. I would LOVE to see your Mom's Diamond.
Grateful your Mothers day was happy.. Tell Lexi she can have my truffle bar. :)
So happy things have worked out with Mike's job. It can be so scary and hard, especially when you have to deal with it 3 times!!!
I was thinking about you yesterday on Mother's Day. I am so sorry you don't have your mom with you to celebrate. I can't imagine how hard that would be. I am sure she was with you in spirit.
Love ya!
Oh girl, you had me holding my breath all through this post. I am so glad you do not have to go through the job drama again.
Also, I am sad to hear that Mother's Day brings you heartache. I am sure it is a bittersweet day but your mom does live on through you as you mother your little ones. Of course I can't pretend to relate to that void that can't be filled, but it is wonderful that even through the heart break, life has given you so much to be happy about and that you have been able to recongnize and embrace it.
You guys had such a crazy week. I hope you don't have to go through it again too!! It's good Mike is getting along well with Collin, hopefully it continues so he can stay put and have a stress break!! I was thinking about you on Mother's Day. What a fun surprise to have your mom's diamond!! You will cherish and wear it proudly. I'm sorry you couldn't be with her to celebrate. She would be so proud of you and your sweet family Kinz!! I am sure she was watching your family from heaven! I love what Julie said about her living through you and your babies- so sweet- and so true, you are so much like your mom! Love you Kinz!!!
What a great perspective! And seriously isn't that what we are here to learn?! In the eternities our earthly jobs wont matter but our character will. Way to go -- we'll pray for you. This is such a difficult time for so many talented and skilled people!
Wow, that's quite a story about Mike's job! So glad it is working out well so far! Fingers crossed that things stay that way!!!
xoxo
Oh I am sorry for your up and down emotions..life does that to us doesn't it? You have an awesome perspective and I sure hope things stay good...Happy birthday to little Jack! he is responsible for the bike craze at our house. Thanks Jack!
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