I know so many of you have been affected by job loss and unemployment, and it breaks my heart to hear your stories. I just want you to know that I do understand… truly, I do!
Two weeks, my job of 10 years came to an end. I worked as a Healthcare Recruiter for a hospital, but the economic downturn finally caught up with the healthcare industry, too. My job had been wonderful, and had allowed me to work from home from the time my oldest son was born. So… what now??
My 7 year old son innocently asked me a few weeks ago what I wanted to be when I grow up. Daddy was in the kitchen, so he told him… “I think Mommy just wants to be a Mom.”
One week later, my sweet little guy came up to me and asked… “Mommy, did you get the job?” I didn’t have a clue what he was talking about, so I asked him… “What job?”
“You know, Mommy… the job that you wanted. The one called just being my Mom.” Okay ~ now that brought tears to my eyes! I happily assured him that yes ~ I did get the job! 
I was reading from Chuck Swindoll’s book on the life of David the other day, and stumbled across something I just loved…
“…what we often don’t realize is that behind the scenes, before He ever flung the stars into space, God had today in mind. He had this very week in mind. In fact, He had you in mind. And He knew exactly what He was going to do. God is never at a loss to know what He’s going to do in our situations. He knows perfectly well what is best for us. Our problem is, we don’t know. And we say to Him, “Lord, if You just tell me, then I’ll be in great shape. Just reveal it to me. Explain Your plan to me, and I’ll count on You.” But that’s not faith. Faith is counting on Him when we do not know what tomorrow holds.”
So… even though my comfortable job of 10 years has come to an end ~ yes… the one that I never, ever, ever wanted to end ~ I’m so grateful to know that God’s got a plan! Though I may not know the plan, I’m thankful to know the One who knows!
For me, Job Loss = New Beginnings, and that works for me!
LUV IT!! I also recently lost my job … of 8 yrs as a pharma. sales rep 6 mos ago & I truly think it was a blessing in disguise. I finally launched the company I had been "dreaming of" but was too scared to try on my own. I am happier than ever & truly believe that job loss=new beginnings too! Everything happens for a reason & God does have a plan!
Monika MacIntyre
On The Go Concierge
http://www.OnTheGo.vpweb.com
Congratulations on your promotion!
He’s such a sweet boy, what a wonderful comment and such perfect timing.
I’m glad you “got the job”
Sometimes I think we need these big shake-ups to kind of jar us into doing things that we might have been too “comfortable” to do before….you will find your niche, and it will be exactly what you need!
Wow. Powerful message Heidi. I LOVE that quote from Chuck Swindoll. Can I please get the title of that devotional book? Thanks for sharing your heart, your story, and praise God you can delight in your “full time job” as MOM. Love you. Beth
You have an amazing attitude and what a blessing that is! I too lost my job of 12 years 2 weeks ago and have no idea what the future will hold. It is amazing the peace that knowing God has the plan all worked out brings. Thank you for sharing your great attitude and outlook.
You have the sweetest boy! Being his mom is such a blessing!
Thank you for sharing your testimony and reminding us all who to trust and believe in for everything, no matter what happens he is in control, GOD BLESS YOU
Thank you so much for sharing that excerpt. It’s just what I needed to hear today.
Lost my job of 10 years last month.
In celebration, yes I mean celebration of my job loss due to a lay off I bring you this post. Yes, I am a little scared. Yes, I am a little worried. None of these emotions are going to get me through the next couple of months. Hopefully this post will ease your mind as it has mine in these troubling times.
So, as I celebrate my few weeks of relief from the stress of a job, I celebrate the new path that God has planned for me. I celebrate the love and support from my family and friends. Thank you.
Here is the post:
http://www.frugalfairhope.com/?p=1904
I’m sorry about your job loss, Heidi, but glad to hear it was turned into a positive for you and your family. I too was released from my job July 2009 (Major utility co.) last year and have yet to find employment. I am a single parent and it is my 2 younger boys (my oldest is on his own now) & I and if it weren’t for my family taking us in we would be homeless. If our good Lord has a plan for me I’d sure like in on it because this being jobless (and vehicleless, due to unemployment) is not good! lol
This economy sure is a nasty one…yet I do have one thing…I believe. And I’ll continue believing and listening for my Lord’s whisper. (he may have to holler at the rate I’m going! LOL)
One day I will hear it and know what he has in store for me…until then…. we continue to believe…and hope.
Bless you my friend…
lynn
So, a few years later you have a tremendously successful blog. Still a SAHM, right? I was laid off from my job as an administrator of a Christian school after 4 years at that school and a total of 15+ years in Christian education altogether. I was burnt out, so the rest was much needed…but I was not ready to retire. Started my blog “Ducks ‘n a Row” and am loving it. Praying for the Lord’s direction and favor…He always gives both, doesn’t He! New follower, fan, subscriber to The Frugal Girls.
Many blessings
Sinea