I generally try to keep these posts on the positive side, as well as the rest of my life. However, some things need to be said. Sooo... on July 27th, Ray lost his 15 year job with Springville City. It was unexpected and very sudden. They offered him no severance, extension of benefits... nothing. After the first few days of shock, we went to work on trying to just get through it.
Ray has another job now (minus the benefits) and I am so grateful for mine. I've always had faith that things happen for a reason, no matter how far off that "light at the end of the tunnel" seems. Okay, it seems pretty far at times! The love and prayers we received from others have been incredible to us. We have felt the blessings from those each and every day. Ray's co-workers cashed in their scrap metal they had been saving at work, and brought us the money. On my side of things, I received hugs and support (which meant more to me than those giving them thought). I found little notes and surprise cards and gifts in my locker almost every day at work.
I want to document my gratitude for these tender acts of kindness that sit on a little shelf in my heart. Dakota said something that summed it up well for me. He said, "God's answers to prayers are like popcorn, you just have to light a fire under them."
I just have to say this post was so beautifully written Stacy. You certainly have a way with words. Dakota is fast following in your footsteps with his popcorn analogy, I just love how he came up with that. We continue to pray for you and hope that light at the end of the tunnel grows closer each day.
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