Thursday, August 6, 2009
Down in the Dumps
I’ve been down in the dumps lately and no matter what I do, I can’t get over this depressed feeling. It feels like there’s just one thing after another dragging us down. Mostly it has to do with the fact that Brian lost his job 3 weeks ago. I’ve been trying to get a job so we can collect Brian’s unemployment, but the job search is going nowhere. I haven’t worked for 5 years, so no one wants me. I still have the capability to work, but no one will give me a chance. One of the jobs I applied for had received over 400 applications. There’s so much competition, I’m afraid nothing will ever come along. Brian is an architect, and there are no open architect positions in the state, so I’m not holding out much hope for us. We are living off food storage and not spending hardly any money, but money will run out in a month or two. Maybe this is to teach us how to live more frugally. The amount we used to spend every two weeks, in hindsight, seems like a fortune. Maybe we needed this wake-up call to stop being wasteful, get our food storage in order, and save, save, save. Even if Brian finds something, it’s likely that this could happen again someday. I hope we are all taking the prophets council to stock up and save money to prepare ourselves for hard times.
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Cheryl,
ReplyDeleteI am So Sorry! I've been wondering how you're doing... Not so good I guess. You're in my thoughts and prayers!
You don't happen to have a legal secretary certificate do you? It seems that is all they are hiring for. (My last post didn't show up - checked with Chris to see if his firm was hiring.)
ReplyDeleteI don't, but I can't imagine why I couldn't be a legal secretary...I pick up on things really fast. Thanks for checking though! I really appreciate all the help I can get!
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry things are going so crappy for you guys right now. I wish there was something we could do to help. I'll definately keep my ears open for jobs for either of you.
ReplyDeleteI'm really sorry Cheryl! We will add you guys to our prayers. I can also say honestly I feel your pain. Jason is going on 6 months w/o income, so we are having to really be creative with our budget right now. We've kept paying fast offerings, though, and have really truly felt blessed through this time. Keep your chin up - and we'll both have faith that something will come soon!
ReplyDeletecheryl,
ReplyDeleteI just want you to know that I completley understand what you are going through. It is so hard when you go through something like this for others to understand when they themselves have not faced those sleepless nights. You guys are strong.Always remember the Lord is with you, but remember to that no matter how faithful you are things may not always be the way you want them to be. Chris and I have learned so much and never thought we would ever face what we have but the best thing you can do is stay close to your hubby and just take each day at a time soon one day when the Lord is ready things will fall into place. It is truly humbling. I know you are hurting and I can feel the pain you feel inside and hurt for you... I never wanted anyone to feel what I have felt and I am so sorry your sweet little family is facing this. If you ever need someone to talk to or vent please know that I am hear for you. Love ya cheryl stay strong !