God is busy opening windows!!

[teddy_rn]

This month started out weird and has gone sideways from there!

1. Hubby was laid off permanently but...given a package that included 2 weeks pay for every year worked: 18 weeks pay.
2. two deaths in the family but... got to spend his birthday with his family in Georgia (he was 60 on 4/2)
3. my car was broken into last night at work, the drivers side window shattered but... the insurance company is replacing my navigation system with the latest model (the other one was not two years old yet!)

I have to find a rainbow in all of this or go totally nuts! We can pay off several litle bills, hubby is staying home and playing Mr. Mom, the socks are finally sorted, things are finally getting done around the house and the kids don't have to go to a sitter every Tuesday night while we are both at work. The girls are loving having daddy home all of the time too!

[kt3234]

Originally Posted by teddy_rn

This month started out weird and has gone sideways from there!

1. Hubby was laid off permanently but...given a package that included 2 weeks pay for every year worked: 18 weeks pay.
2. two deaths in the family but... got to spend his birthday with his family in Georgia (he was 60 on 4/2)
3. my car was broken into last night at work, the drivers side window shattered but... the insurance company is replacing my navigation system with the latest model (the other one was not two years old yet!)

I have to find a rainbow in all of this or go totally nuts! We can pay off several litle bills, hubby is staying home and playing Mr. Mom, the socks are finally sorted, things are finally getting done around the house and the kids don't have to go to a sitter every Tuesday night while we are both at work. The girls are loving having daddy home all of the time too!

I am so sorry you are going through all of this right now. My heart goes out to you and your family. You have the right attitude however, things will get better. I mean, they have to right? Hang in there and keep being the eternal optimist, I am one of those too! kt3234 Karen

[brendaj]

I am so sorry for your troubles. I do love your attitude It will be a wonderful time for your children and husband together. Good luck.
Brenda

[motoandnutty]

Well teddy_m, I'm glad the socks are finally sorted! LOL
That is quite a pile of 'stuff' you've had on your plate, it's a good job you are an optimist.
I hope it will all prove to be a 'blessing in disguise', giving your husband more time with your girls is definitely one of them - they will learn a lot from the 'odd jobs' being done about the house (and how to sort socks!)
I hate the callous attitude of your car burglar - it must have been horrible to find the broken window when you went to go home.

[Grandma Ria]

teddy m love your attitude,I am so sorry you have had to have all this happen,there is got to be a rainbow with some good things heading your way at the end of it all.
Keep up the good thoughts.
Ria

[teddy_rn]

The worst part of the car window being broken is that it is sooooo cold! Was warm until last night! But I had my heavy Nebraska coat in the car and it was not stolen; guess it would stick out like a sore thumb to have a bright red jacket with NEBRASKA across the back in North Carolina

[motoandnutty]

Well at least the horrible little person didn't have good taste!
Keep warm. I hope you've had the window replaced.

[windstar]

Originally Posted by teddy_rn

This month started out weird and has gone sideways from there!

I have to find a rainbow in all of this or go totally nuts! We can pay off several litle bills, hubby is staying home and playing Mr. Mom, the socks are finally sorted, things are finally getting done around the house and the kids don't have to go to a sitter every Tuesday night while we are both at work. The girls are loving having daddy home all of the time too!

I know it seems things are bad but if you read this part of your passage I think you will find that you did find your rainbow in all the plus' of your hubby being home. Sometimes when you take time to step back and breathe you can see a clearer picture instead of the instant panic you feel when things first happen. As you know God never put more on us than we can handle. Take Care.

Molly

[tndenim]

I'm sorry to hear that your hubby lost his job. It is happening to so many. My sis lost hers last May and finally went back to work around Thanksgiving. So I know about it first hand. I've lost a few myself ion my time and I know hard it is.

I wish you both lick and hope he finds a new one soon.

[gollygeequilter]

Hang in there! Things will get better and your good attitude is such a blessing.
Darlene