The Lay Off

It has happened.  The economy finally caught up with us.  My husband was laid off of work this past Friday.  I never thought we would be in the horrible situation that million of other Americans are going through now.  We are currently in the middle of moving to Alabama.  This past weekend we held a moving sale to earn money to help us move.  We did fairly good considering.

The reason for the lay off is because Northrup Grumman won the government contract on the Naval base that Lockheed Martin held.  Something way beyond my husband's control.  He is a hard worker, never late for work and excellent problem solver. 

The whole experience has taken an emotional toll on all of us.  Matthew is having to relocate to yet another school.  I feel so bad for him.  All he wants is a permenant place to live and have friends without the fear of having to move again.  My three youngest ones are lost and I do my best explaining to them what is going on.  Everyday they ask me if we are moving yet?  As for my husband, well he feels horrible.  From the time we meet, got married and after we had kids he was the main bread winner for our family.  I wanted to stay home and raise our children as I assumed that would be best for them and us.  I know he is stresses and worried for us, but I'm very proud of him.  As for me, I'm trying to stay positive the best I can.  I thought when he told me the news, I was going to cry but I managed to hold it together.

Like everything else in my life, I know this has happened for a reason.  It may be God's way of saying I need to be with family so they can help me take care of my children as my health tends to have a mind of its own.  For that reason, I will not question it.  I know your not promised tomorrow but I can't help but look up and see hope, faith and love in front of me.  My little clan of 6 + our dog will stick together and that is all that matters.

I just pray that when we settle in Alabama, that God will bless my husband with another job to help take care of us.