I don't even know how to begin this post. I guess I'll just put it out there.
Greg's company is closing down the Little Rock office. He was offered either a severance package (i.e. no more job) or an opportunity to stay on with his company via the Jacksonville, Florida office. They've given him 10 days to let them know.
I am proud of Greg because the company thinks enough of him to not only secure a job for him but also give him a good sized promotion. I am thankful for this at a time when hundreds of people at his office have just lost their jobs. HOWEVER, I had just started feeling like 2008 was going to be a noneventful year of healing and regrouping for our family. Nothing against Florida, but it is SUPER far away from my family and friends. Not to mention Olivia. I just can't even go to that place in my mind right now...
I am soliciting your prayers my fellow bloggers. My personal prayer is that God will provide us with a clear understanding of the direction we should go. Will you please take a moment for our family to ask for clarity in our upcoming decision? I know that God is good and is always faithful. He has walked with us this past year and I know he won't leave us now.
The crosses we bear are not supposed to be heavy enough to crush us,...but they are heavy enough to bend our knees.~Author Unknown~
Journaling 12/8/24
1 year ago
7 comments:
Just said a short one for you guys.
That is a long ways .... but! I will say that the distance is not unbearable (in driving terms). I do not want you guys to have to move but just know that there are people there that will welcome you in and already know about Olivia and how much you love her.
I can relate to your feelings so much. It is so hard at times to be away from Kenny's burial place. I know his spirit is not buried in babyland, yet it is the place where his physical body is at rest. The one place I could go and decorate his area, the only thing I could really do for him. I have times even now that I wish I could go to the cemetary and visit him. That probably won't happen for a long time :( I am so sorry that your family is having to even contemplate these big issues now. Friends from my support group used to say that those of us who have lost children should get a "get out of jail free card", meaning no stress, no struggles for at least a year..sigh don't we wish that was reality? (((hugs))) sending you big hugs and keeping you close in prayer. I am here to "listen" if you need to vent. I hope you feel a sense of peace in the days and weeks ahead.
Laura
Shannon, we will definitely keep your family in our prayers. I pray God will give you a clear answer as soon as possible.
We are praying that you will find a clear direction.
Lots and lots of prayers. We want what is best for you guys but if you all will move we will miss you all so much!!!I love having people that I love living so close and we loved seeing the kiddos (and so did Zeus). We are hear for you and always will be.
Love,
Vera
Oh no, I am so sorry! That is a total gut punch. We will be praying for you and Greg to make the right decision, and for God to lead you where you need to be.
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