We were in Detroit area, which was in full blown economic depression. One night, we were having a Cub scout meeting at my house. One of the dad’s said he’d gotten laid off and I said “Cool, now we’re all unemployed.”
eight years later, he’s still bouncing around looking for a permanent job. He gets jobs then let go. I think that’s common still in Detroit area. Most friends have found stuff, but not all at the level they were.
It was difficult to move but not a hard decision. God is good. He kept our family strong during the 8 months I was living in the new state before our house sold. Kids are all grown. 2 1/2 are out. One is back in Michigan, one in Virginia. One at college and one still home. The college one found a great college that allows him to live a dream that would have been tough in MI. He will be an Aeronautical Engineer in May. We found a local school that has been absolutely perfect for him. He’s already got a job in his field and I hope he’ll get a permanent post there.
My landing wasn’t nearly as hard but it still hit like a ton of bricks. I have a very optimistic outlook for the future and it was no mistake to resist despair, work hard and place my faith and trust in God.
Praise God for his kindness!
Leave the past to God’s Mercy
Leave the future to God’s Providence
Accept the Present as a precious gift from God
I hope you have a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!