kcroyalnut
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All ...... I'm hurting right now for those at my workplace who were laid off today. I've responded to several forum posts tonight but I just can't seem to shake this situation out of my head so I must need to share my burden with you all. Our company has 4 plants around the US and today approximately 70 or so were let go ..... 13 or so at our plant (so far). I know most all of them personally even though we have some 250 employees at our location. No one seemed to be spared ...... young, old, women, men, black, white, some newer employees, two with 25+ years. Two that I know of have babies less than a year old, one man is about to become a father for the first time plus he just signed papers for a new house. I know my company's situation is not unique ..... times are very very tough for many folks where often there is more month left at the end of their money etc etc ...... decisions have to be made by employers which affect so many ......... families hurt and people are stressed ......... we all suffer and feel the pain because we know many of our friend's personal lives --- we know how hard it is for them to survive --- we know because we have conversation with them everyday and see that look on their faces. God blessed me by guiding most of these people into my office once in awhile where I became (I hope) a big ear for them to pour out themselves unconditionally --- to share their joys and their sorrows. I listened as they shared the excitement of their first baby arrival and the "now what do we do with it ??" questions. I listened as some would share their faith or perhaps their lack of it at that moment --- the doubting that sometimes comes into our lives. Some would go out of their way to ask me about my grandkids --- never had a problem answering those questions -- haha. One fellow would particularly like to talk about his adventures as we were both in the Navy and in Vietnam at the same time. I could go on and on but I've rambled enough. Many of you probably have many similiar stories -------- I can't possibly be the only one out here who has experienced this !! I have been with this company almost 37 years and yes I certainly have seen many folks come and go ....... but these cuts today really bothered me. I ask for calmness, wisdom, healing, rest, new employment, and God's presence in the lives of my friends, co-workers, and their families. Please lift in prayer: Carl, Bobby, Issac, Alice, Mackie, Lisa, Rob, Pat, Matt and the baby to come, Eric, Melissa, Adam, Nawassa, Mike, Jim, and another Eric. Thanks to all for allowing me to share my heart tonight ............ Peace <>< <>< <><
God Bless! Betty