Plan B, Where are you?

February 19, 2009

It's been a very difficult week in our household with lots of scary news. Last week, I was given news that my position will be cut from full-time to part-time beginning July 1. The news hit hard as a complete shock. I never imagined that my position was in jeapardy.

Being the financial head of the house adds an added burden on an already stressed pregnant woman. My job carries all health insurance, pension, and flex spending. The cut in hours (40 to 26) will severely cut my take home pay to half it's normal amount.

Just one week later, Dennis was given his pink slip at the end of his work day....no warning! His boss approached him at the end of the day with the news that it would be his last day. As you can imagine, it's devastating news. Both of our incomes are necessary, never mind having them both slashed or eliminated concurrently!

I've not been sleeping and am in constant distress over the situation. I cry; I eat; I get headaches. I'm stuck. I can't look for a new position being six months pregnant. All I can do is try my best to focus on staying healthy until the baby is born.

God always has a plan B. That's what I'm told and am trying to believe. Dennis is reaching out to contacts and hoping to secure a new position. I'm also doing what I can to figure out how we can make this work. More than likely I'll need to secure a part-time job or find a new job altogether. It's not what I was planning.

Be careful what you wish for, right? I've been longing to spend more time with Hayden. This just isn't the method I was hoping for. OK God, we'll do our best to leave this in your hands. Our needs are always met; we just need to believe everything will work out for the best.

Until then, we'll do our best to keep our chins up and continue to look up for guidance.