Hardship has hit us.. with no warning

[anna_66]

Jessica,
I can't even imagine how devestated both you and David are right now. I'm so sorry to hear about this

I know I'm just repeating everyone else but I'm sure things are going to work out. Just keep you head up.

I'll be keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.

Anna

[gini]

I jumped ahead and didn't read all of the posts, just so I could offer you some sympathy in this new situation.

Yes, Karen said it just right.........feels like a gut punch.

Give yourselves a day or two to get the new situation under your belt.

Yes, he probably will need some time alone.........don't be hurt by that, he is having a difficult time and may need his space.

Faith........this has happened for a reason.........and now is the time to rely on God's judgement and ask Him for guidance and support.

Is it possible that he could do some freelance consulting work in his field? In other words, start up his own business?

I will follow this thread and please know that you will have my prayers that all will work out for you both.,

I am glad that you felt you could share with us - and you know that everyone of us is here for you and cares!

[K9soul]

Thank you everyone, for your words of comfort and encouragement. Nothing can make the fear and distress of this situation totally go away right now, but all your thoughts and wishes help more than I can put into words. Thank you so very much for keeping us in your prayers.

[PayItForward]

Originally posted by catnapper
Can your husband use his expertise to start a consutation company? You can make some seriously good money doing it. You'd just need to do some research on insurance for yourself.

Good idea

It is scary to be out of work but I believe in fate. Your husband will find another job and it might even be a better situation than he had before ?

Thinking of you

[Uabassoon]

I'm so sorry to hear about your situation. One of my friends was recently fired from her job because the company closed. She was deep into depression for a few weeks thinking she wouldn't be able to find a good job. But about a month ago she was offered an amazing job that payed a lot more than her old one and it's just a better job all around. Sometimes good things really do happen.

[DJFyrewolf36]

My favorite phrase to tell myself when I get down:

"God never closes a door without opening a window, sometimes the windows have blinds, but the wind will always steer you in the right direction."

[GoldenRetrLuver]

Oh, I'm so sorry, Jess. {{HUGS}}

You guys will be in my thoughts and prayers. Don't give up hope! I'm sure everything will work out.

Give Tommy and Tasha some hugs for me.

[AmberLee]

Wow. What a horrible shock.

I have no advice, but some of the other's advice have great ideas.

Will be holding you all in my prayers.

{{{hugs}}}

[Miss Meow]

I'm sorry

It doesn't matter how much 'downsizing' occurs, it's still a shock to the system and takes a long time a recover from and move on.

Keeping fingers crossed that everything works out and a newer, better job with a stable company is on its way

[Killearn Kitties]

I'm so sorry you find yourselves in this situation. I know how frightening it feels. I'll be thinking of you, along with everyone else. Take care of yourselves.

[Holly's mom]

Oh, I am so sorry!! You will be in my thoughts and prayers. Try to keep a positive attitude, it may not seem like it now, but things will work out. {{Hugs}} to all of you.

[trayi52]

Jessica, the bright side to this is your husband has all this knowlege in his head. Nobody can take that away from him. I just feel so sure that something will happen and everything will be okay.

I am sorry that you and your husband are going through this, I know it is hard. He still has his health, and that is worth so much!
Having your health and a skill such as he has, is a very good thing you have on your side. And of couse your fatih in god.

You and your husband will be in my thoughts and prayers. (((Hugs))))

Willie

[Pam]

Jessica I can feel the fear and anguish in your post and I wish I could just reach out and (((hug))) you. My hubby went through this same situation back in 1985. He lost his job on Halloween day and was out of work until a week before Christmas. When he would come home from the unemployment office he was in a horrible depression. He said he felt like a loser even though it was in no way his fault. We prayed and prayed and friends prayed too. As it turns out one night a colleague that he had worked with at another company called out of the blue. We literally hadn't heard from this man in years. The company that this man was now working for needed someone and he remembered my hubby and thought he would be the right person for the job, not even knowing what situation we were in. Sometimes all we can do is pray, but when you think about it that is the most powerful thing we can do. Keeping you and your hubby in my prayers.

[lizbud]

Originally posted by Pam
Sometimes all we can do is pray, but when you think about it that is the most powerful thing we can do. Keeping you and your hubby in my prayers.

What Pam said is so true, it really is. I am very sorry that
bad things sometimes happen to good people, but please know
I too will keep you both in my prayers. Have faith & hang in there.

[shais_mom]

Thoughts and prayers are with you.
If you need anything we are here, and if you want to talk I am just a PM away.