This economy has done major things to the US. My job has been affected by the market ups and downs. N has survived 4 rounds of layoffs. Each bringing a deeper sense of sadness and loss.
Through all those rounds where N & I prayed, we knew God would guide us through it. Knew that He had a plan should N lose his job.
Thankfully His plan includes a future for N at his current company. They see a future in him. That feeds both of our souls.
Today is my turn to experience loss and sadness. My former company in Tacoma, Russell Investments, is going through layoffs today. In December they announced that 400 jobs would be cut. While it's a global company, many of those positions will be in Tacoma.
That hits the center of my heart. Those people were my family. They welcomed me to Tacoma with such sweetness that I felt like I knew them all before we even met.
They celebrated with me during my pregnancy. They encouraged me to grow in my career.
When Zoe and I were fighting for life, they circled around all of us with love, encouragement and support.
Moving back to Spokane was bittersweet. This is home and the place N & I both knew we needed to be. The hardest part about leaving Tacoma was leaving my Russell family behind. I hated that I wouldn't see them everyday.
Now, two years later, I still rejoice with them through marriages, births and the new things that life brings.
Today, some of my family will experience this economy first hand. Today I will be saddened along with them.
I know there is a bigger plan in store for them, even though today might be hard. I am sending prayers, hugs and love to all of them. It's going to be a hard one.
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