Last week I became another in the long list of collateral damage due to our "economic downturn" ahem...recession; I was terminated from my job.
Please follow me over the fold for the true reality....the reminder I received.
Yes, it is true, I've lost my job. It was quite the shock, as I did not expect it. I knew the company was having money woes, but did not realize its extent.
FireCrow, luckily, holds a good union job and he is close to home--saves on gas.
Me? I felt rather lost the first few days, feeling quite sorry for myself and working through all the feelings that come up when such an event occurs: anger, fear, sadness, some relief(the owner has some integrity issues), and guilt. FireCrow now needs to carry the burden of our bills.
Today, I feel differently. I am grateful.
Our area, in northern Illinois, suffers from some of the midwest flooding. We are two blocks from the Rock River, yet we are dry. Some have not been so lucky.
Our home, over 80 years old, shows its age. We are unable to fix it right now, but it is
home, and I'm truly grateful.
FireCrow has been a gem; those of you that know his heart know I am truly blessed to have him in my life.
My computer stopped working, so he is giving up some of his time on this one to allow me to use it for college(I have a summer speech class) and for research. I am such an independent woman; I have been all my adult life, but now, I have to ask for help from others. What a lessen it has been and will continue to be as I go through this period of my life. Humbling.
I viewed the following video and was reminded, once again, that although this has been difficult and will continue to have great challenges for me, I have much to be grateful for and I will continue to look to that which I have inside of me: courage, determination, and the ability to continue to learn and grow.
Thank you for listening.
Peace.