Emotionally, I’ve turned the corner today. I am still super worried about our financial situation, but we still have the important stuff. Our family is together, we are healthy, and we love each other more than anything. And in the end, that’s what really matters. Jobs go away. *Stuff* doesn’t matter. What matters is this little group of 4 (soon to be 5!) and keeping that together, no matter what. If we lose our house, we have 2 cars that are paid for and we can surely all live in them. (That’s a joke, by the way! It will not come down to living in our van down by the river because we have a gigantic tent we can pitch in somebody’s backyard. Hahaha!) He does have some plans in the works, including getting the new business properly launched, which could turn out to be very lucrative. Also several people are making calls for us and several people are asking for his resume already. They may be just contract positions but we will at least have an income source, I believe.

It helps that he’s heard from many of his co-workers who are absolutely shocked by not only the fact that he was one of the “chosen” but also how these layoffs are happening. At least he was among the first to get the axe so we’re not living in fear of what tomorrow will bring. Small favors, huh? (And if you know the employer of which I speak, please don’t mention it in the comments by name. I have no interest in badmouthing them. I am confused by the situation, but I hold no ill will.)

Thank you so much for all of the emails and comments. I feel very comforted by knowing that we are in people’s thoughts and prayers right now. I really feel like God has a plan. I think there’s a reason behind this…and I think it has to do with the new business that we are getting ready to launch. The LLC papers were filed a few weeks ago and he has been busy preparing a presentation for what could become a huge client that can provide a great symbiotic relationship for us. So potentially there are very good things happening with that.

And we’re together and we’re healthy and we’re in love. And that’s the important stuff.