Last July 2016, I lost my job. Some of you already know and I have been going back and forth as to whether or not my little bump in the road was worth sharing with everyone else, but my blog (for me) is also a place where I house my memories. I read it probably more than you do, so it will serve as a reminder to count my blessings, and I have had so many the past six months. I also hope it will encourage someone else who might be going through a similar situation.
And if you are, I can tell you this....every little thing will be OK.
When the news came, it wasn't a sad time. I was almost a little relieved. I was ready for something new. I had been taking stuff home for a month, so there were no tears. I have been working since I was 16-years-old, so I was ready for a much needed break. I'm not saying it was easy. There were times I was getting a little worried.
After a sixth month lovely vacation, it was nothing short of divine intervention when a former colleague at the company I left 12-1/2 years ago, invited me to a small Christmas lunch on Dec 13 with the old gang at Brios. Cindy emailed me on Facebook and invited me and said "Please say you can make it. We'd all love to see you!" I haven't seen my former colleagues in 12-1/2 years, so how could I say no to such a nice invitation. It was a lovely lunch. Only five of us. Me, Cindy, a retired VP who I supported when I worked there, and two colleagues who are still with the company. We all took turns at the table catching up with what was new in our life and, of course, when it was my turn, I mentioned that I was looking for work. I wasn't sad about it and told them that I was thoroughly enjoying my time off.
On January 25, Linda, one of the girls from lunch, called and said they had an executive assistant position opening up. She lined up an in-person interview the very next day and a telephone interview two days later at 10:30 am with the CEO I would be supporting. The CEO emailed HR shortly after our call ended and by 11:10 am, before I even left their office, I had the job.
So I have returned to the company I left 12-1/2 years ago. I have come full circle.
April 1st was my two month service anniversary.
I have had so many blessings throughout this 'life transition' and I stand amazed and humbled by God's grace. I also stand amazed at my friends. Remember the angel 'Clarence' in the movie 'It's a Wonderful Life'...."No man is a failure who has friends."
MY SIX MONTHS OF BLESSINGS:
And if you are, I can tell you this....every little thing will be OK.
When the news came, it wasn't a sad time. I was almost a little relieved. I was ready for something new. I had been taking stuff home for a month, so there were no tears. I have been working since I was 16-years-old, so I was ready for a much needed break. I'm not saying it was easy. There were times I was getting a little worried.
After a sixth month lovely vacation, it was nothing short of divine intervention when a former colleague at the company I left 12-1/2 years ago, invited me to a small Christmas lunch on Dec 13 with the old gang at Brios. Cindy emailed me on Facebook and invited me and said "Please say you can make it. We'd all love to see you!" I haven't seen my former colleagues in 12-1/2 years, so how could I say no to such a nice invitation. It was a lovely lunch. Only five of us. Me, Cindy, a retired VP who I supported when I worked there, and two colleagues who are still with the company. We all took turns at the table catching up with what was new in our life and, of course, when it was my turn, I mentioned that I was looking for work. I wasn't sad about it and told them that I was thoroughly enjoying my time off.
On January 25, Linda, one of the girls from lunch, called and said they had an executive assistant position opening up. She lined up an in-person interview the very next day and a telephone interview two days later at 10:30 am with the CEO I would be supporting. The CEO emailed HR shortly after our call ended and by 11:10 am, before I even left their office, I had the job.
So I have returned to the company I left 12-1/2 years ago. I have come full circle.
April 1st was my two month service anniversary.
I have had so many blessings throughout this 'life transition' and I stand amazed and humbled by God's grace. I also stand amazed at my friends. Remember the angel 'Clarence' in the movie 'It's a Wonderful Life'...."No man is a failure who has friends."
MY SIX MONTHS OF BLESSINGS:
- I was shredding some junk mail about two months into my 'vacation' when I came across an unopened envelope from an insurance company who I cancelled a year earlier. Inside the envelope was an insurance premium refund dated 3 YEARS ago in the amount of $540.00. The insurance company reissued the check..
- My IRS refund came nine months late, but it arrived the SAME DAY I needed a new hot water heater.
- A colleague regifted to me the $100 I gave to her 10 YEARS AGO when her husband lost his job! Her note said "I remember the kindness you showed me when my husband lost his job and I had a hard time making ends meet. It's my turn to do the same for you!"
- Another colleague and former police chief in the Air Force sent me a check with his thanks for what I do for the CMPD. He said this is for AHOP, and his gift helped fund my November 15 lunch/dinner for my friends in blue.
- A CMPD sergeant gave me a monetary gift out of her own pocket with a thank you note. I thought the thank you note was for the cream puffs I had just delivered and didn't see my special gift until I got home.
- A CMPD officer across town personally called me shortly after I lost my job. "Are you going to be OK?" he asked (worried about my finances). "Do you need anything?" I thanked him and said "I am gonna be just fine!"
- Another CMPD officer and good friend never let me forget that he was my safety net should I need help financially. I didn't need to call on him, but it meant so much to me that he asked.
- My long-time best girlfriend and her husband sent me a check with a note that read, "This is for AHOP....we believe in you! She said..."We don't care if you spend this on cream puff boxes or your mortgage....we just want you to keep it."
You can't out-give God!
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| Saw this at Hallmark -- I think I will buy it. I have the perfect spot for it! |
On a more humorous note....my best girlfriend in Tampa called me the day after my first interview to learn more about this new job opportunity. It was 9:30 am and I was still in the bed watching Perry Mason (my morning routine). She laughed. I kind of miss my mornings with Perry. ♥
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