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Whew.

These past few weeks have brought about every emotion possible- and I am so very thankful that we are closing out 2018 on a high note.

I got laid off on Friday December 7- talk about the WORST timing ever, right?! I was simply devastated and felt completely defeated. This was my first time ever being let go and I was caught completely off guard. To be honest, it freaking sucked and brought about a huge amount of stress and pain. I won’t even get into the details but my firm let 50 people go- ugh. Anyways, for two weeks - I was kinda “lost.” The kids were still in school so I took over all kid pick up/child care responsibilities- as we thankfully have an AMAZING childcare - our Weezie who keeps kids in her own home- without hesitation told us to do what was best for us and she’d have our kids spots when we were ready. I loved being able to have more time with the kids- but it was obvi stressful, Uncertainty is HARD. I was networking, trying to make contacts, interviewing, running the kids around, all during the busiest time of year. Talk about crazy, woah!

Thank the good Lord for HIS perfect timing - I got and accepted an offer with a new firm just two Friday’s after being laid off.  I felt so relieved and overwhelmed   It just seemed too good to be true. I almost feel dramatic, but of course there was no way I could have known I’d have a new job so quickly, but it sure would have saved a lot of stress and worry! 

I don’t start the new job until Tuesday January 8, so I get two weeks of just being with my family- loving, playing, and enjoying life. Mikey took off the whole week of Christmas and doesn’t go back to work until Wednesday- so we’ve had SO much good family time. 

I’m ever thankful for the many, many family and friends who offered and showed love and support to me - I’ll never forget the way I was lifted up during that time.

And cheers to ending 2018 with a JOB!




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