tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4239739807914901688.post6076758776874578803..comments2023-10-30T07:33:01.023-04:00Comments on Destination Unknown: I finally had a momentNicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09446171177767324879noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4239739807914901688.post-79240187354517053482011-08-02T09:20:43.315-04:002011-08-02T09:20:43.315-04:00Nicole - you WILL be OK. I thought the list you p...Nicole - you WILL be OK. I thought the list you posted on Sunday was so well thought-out and helpful (to ME, too! lol) that I kept it to refer back to.<br /><br />I left my job several years ago because it was unrecognizable as the job I signed-up for 10 years back - hospital social worker - and we were starting to be asked by administration to do what I felt were unethical things. I expected to feel a sense of liberation when I left, but instead, started to realize how much of my identity was wrapped-up in being a social worker. I felt rather useless for a while, as a result.<br /><br />I also worried about money and paying bills. What happened with us was truly miraculous, because like manna from heaven, God always provided just enough money for our needs - not more, not less. There were times I truly was astounded that we had the rent money for a certain month. It had to be from God, and I am so grateful to Him.<br /><br />I also benefited from the long days of silence, because it enabled me to grow closer to God in contemplative prayer. So these days of unemployment have been a real spiritual goldmine for me. I found ways to help people online by e-mailing homebound people, going to forums where people were in emotional pain, etc. You can always find a way to be of service, even when unemployed.<br /><br />Please don't blame yourself for the loss of your job. God has a definite plan for you now, and He would not have allowed you to lose the job if He did not want you to be doing something else with your time.<br /><br />I like that you took care of yourself so well when you had your "moment", and also that you let your feelings come out about all this.<br /><br />I know you will be OK -Janetnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4239739807914901688.post-84621157831210741422011-08-01T22:53:48.106-04:002011-08-01T22:53:48.106-04:00hugs sweetie sending positive thoughts your wayhugs sweetie sending positive thoughts your wayRebeccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10213055916162799647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4239739807914901688.post-9200047154981853352011-08-01T18:43:22.528-04:002011-08-01T18:43:22.528-04:00Nicole - you are not a failure, unless you cannot ...Nicole - you are not a failure, unless you cannot or will not pick yourself back up. Take time to know how important and valuable you are. If you feel that way others will feel that, too. Hugs, MaeveMaeve Frazierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00788413883600771145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4239739807914901688.post-218855391716352882011-08-01T16:20:21.222-04:002011-08-01T16:20:21.222-04:00Stopping in from Leslie's Words of Me ~ loss i...Stopping in from Leslie's Words of Me ~ loss in the career world, yes, I've been there. Coping? On my knees crying out, and getting up on my feet and walking tightly side by side with God, seeking Him step by step. He has taken me on a new journey now . . .<br />Sending caring thoughts your way...jodi (www.jodeneshaw.blogspot.com)Jodene Shawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17706882588403242743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4239739807914901688.post-81076778921739067592011-08-01T11:25:18.767-04:002011-08-01T11:25:18.767-04:00Oh, my friend. If I could, I would jump on a plane...Oh, my friend. If I could, I would jump on a plane and be there to hold your hand and cry with you. I feel so bad that you are going through this. But I know these are the steps of grief, so it is ok. (remember my ice cream stage? That really was the best one, but luckily has passed.) Take the time to work through all of this, allow yourself to feel, and know that it WILL pass. You WILL, one day, feel better. Until then, I'm here.Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17800466894354194636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4239739807914901688.post-51688040535429058902011-08-01T10:58:51.221-04:002011-08-01T10:58:51.221-04:00Changes are always hard and you are facing a big o...Changes are always hard and you are facing a big one. Just take it a step at a time and be good to yourself. We all wish you the absolute best as you begin your journey!Bossy Bettyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12568355839499622409noreply@blogger.com