Chad lost his job 2 weeks ago, and has been searching & interviewing for various new positions. Things seemed to come to a screeching halt when we found out he'd no longer be working at Woodmark. We felt completely derailed and helpless. We moped around for one painful week, took some time to figure out a game plan, and finally came to the resolution that EVERYTHING will be alright. Chad's interviewed with 2 companys already, both of which want to see him again this coming week. I have complete faith that hiring managers will be falling over each other trying to make him offers, and that he will end up having a choice between several jobs. He's just that awesome :)
In the meantime, I have taken a part-time job at Hallmark....and I start tomorrow!! I have been looking for a job with flexibility for some time now and I think this is going to work out great for us. It is something that I hope to maintain even after Chad begins his new job. I realize it's only a part-time gig at a mall, but I haven't worked in 5 1/2 years....so I'm really excited.
Though these past couple of weeks have been difficult and stressful, I'm trying to take the advice of a friend who told me to enjoy all this extra time together. She we should take the kids to the D.C.zoo on a weekday(it's free)...or pack a lunch and head to the park together (also free). As much as that is easier said than done, we are trying to make the most of it!
Yesterday we went to a local fruit farm and picked 5 pounds of yummy strawberries.
2 comments:
I'm SO proud of all of you :) Way to pull together and come out the other end, stronger and more resolute. Hidden blessings around the bend - love you very much! *muah*
I think you are doing the best thing by staying positive and looking upward toward the future! It sure is not helpful to be upset about the things you can't do anything about - that just makes the whole world seem bad (when maybe it's just one little upsetting bump). Besides, when you look back at this time in 10 years, you might be saying "Wow, what a summer we had, it was never like that again."
There are lots of fun free (or really really cheap) things your family can do, you just have to look for them.
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