That things change is one of life's few certainties. Sometimes it is in a gradual and much anticipated way - the infant who begins to sleep through the night or the opening of the first daffodils of spring.
But at other times change arrives suddenly, without warning and we just have to deal with it the best we can and hope one day to look back on it as an opportunity for new growth.
My husband got made redundant. But this evening I saw a rainbow.
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I'm really sorry to hear your news Ali. I know how horribly stressful it is. Jim was made redundant 3 months ago after 7 months of being suspended from work for something he didn't do. They finally cleared him and then made him redundant a week later!
I hope that everything works out. The only good thing (and I talk from experience) is that most creditors etc are being a lot more flexible than normal and we've really found that keeping them informed from day one has made a huge difference.
Ack, it's crap! I really do hope you're all ok.
xxx
Posted by: manda | 14 February 2009 at 20:31
I'm sorry to hear that. But you're doing the right thing by enjoying the little things.
I hope he finds another job soon.
Posted by: Frogdancer | 14 February 2009 at 21:04
Oh Ali, how awkard your little family must be feeling this weekend...the uncertainty of the future. You are such a trooper though to be looking for the silver lining in your cloud.
Take care. Thoughts are with you all.
Posted by: Tamara | 15 February 2009 at 05:07
So sorry to hear of your bad news. My thoughts are with you - sending big hugs
Posted by: Thimbleina | 15 February 2009 at 07:25
Sorry to hear that Ali. We went through the same thing in November - it isn't fun at the time, and there's a lot of worry, but like many people have said it turned out to be a good thing in the end. Fingers crossed x
Posted by: Account Deleted | 15 February 2009 at 07:27
I don't know what to add that it hasn't been said already... I just know you can't keep good people down and you guys are more than that...
Onwards and upwards,right?
In the mean time... I'm here for you.
Posted by: Monica | 15 February 2009 at 08:10
I'm so sorry to read you have had such awful news.
I hope all works out positively for you all.
Take good care.
Lisa
Posted by: Lisa | 15 February 2009 at 09:53
Sorry to read your news. Like others have said I trust something positive will come out of this. My DH is facing similar but at least we have warning.
Posted by: Catherine | 15 February 2009 at 10:40
Oh Ali, I am so sorry. It's such a terrible shock to be made redundant. I hope your rainbow is a sign of good times to come. Lydia put it perfectly - although it may seem awful right now, this can be the start of some really positive change for all of you.
Take care of yourselves.
Big (((HUG)))
Lesley xxx
Posted by: Lesley | 15 February 2009 at 11:26
With Spring just around the corner, it's a great time to find hope while opening our eyes to what is around us. Thinking of you and your family.
Posted by: jennie | 15 February 2009 at 17:22
Oh Ali, I am so sorry. This happened to us a few years back, and to my BIL just before Christmas. I won't pretend it's fun when it happens, but it will get better. I'll be thinking of you all.
Posted by: dottycookie | 15 February 2009 at 17:56
May he find another job very quickly. It is a terrible shock to be suddenly made redundant - it happened to both my dad and husband.
Rainbows are very wonderful things for lifting the spirits.
x
Posted by: Michaela | 15 February 2009 at 18:32
I'm so sorry! I do, however, think that the rainbow is a harbinger of good things.
Posted by: Alexis | 15 February 2009 at 20:02
Oh, Ali. That sucks. Completely, utterly, and totally. I know you'll find your own rainbow somewhere in the storm, as you so beautifully hint at, but even so. That sucks.
Posted by: Megan | 16 February 2009 at 03:09
uuuuuckkkk (that's just in case little eyes are reading this) just say it with the first letter that should be there. so sorry to hear this.
you know it will mean a rough road for now, but brighter things (like your rainbow) will not be far down the track. if he has an engineering degree he can come to Aus and work...my hubby is always looking for engineers.
best wishes and hugs. life deals you many duds but it can be for the best in the long run.
Posted by: Tiel | 16 February 2009 at 09:08
Wishing you all the best!
Hoping your husband soon will find a good job!
Posted by: monique | 16 February 2009 at 09:49
So sorry to hear your news Ali. Such a worrying time but I hope you spot lots of rainbows. Debx
Posted by: Deb | 16 February 2009 at 09:56
oh bugger - really really sorry!! all the very best - anne
Posted by: anne | 16 February 2009 at 14:42
oh bugger!!! so sorry - hope some good stuff is just around the corner - go out and dig up the end of that rainbow!!! all the very best - anne
Posted by: anne | 16 February 2009 at 14:45
Ali, I am so sorry to hear your news - what a major bummer! Even though I don't blog much these days I still check your blog and am constantly inspired! Hope the days ahead bring lots os sunshine to you all.
Posted by: karen weston | 16 February 2009 at 19:35
Dear Ali & Family, Just wanted to drop you a quick note to say I'm thinking of you all, what a horrible thing for you all to be going through. I'm sure that rainbow will bring about new opportunities and adventures to make the bad days worthwhile.
All my very best
Victoria xxxx
Posted by: Victoria Leather | 16 February 2009 at 21:14
Hang in there! I know how you feel as we are having a similar issue too. It's scary but you will be amazed at just how really strong you are. Sending you BIG hugs!!!!
Posted by: gina | 17 February 2009 at 05:54
This comes with many hugs.... it's an awful time. I hope he's coping with it o.k. Sometimes these unpleasant things lead to new opportunities even if it feels bleak just now. Take care.
Posted by: Julia | 17 February 2009 at 10:04
Sometimes things happen in your life that shake you to the core and you have to accept that nothing is forever. My husband was made redundant almost four years ago, shortly after the unexpected death of our 16 year old son. I don't know how we came through it all really. He was lucky to get another job fairly quickly and is now doing something he really loves. I hope your husband finds something very soon. It's a difficult time for many people, isn't it? Good luck and I'll be watching for rainbows for you! xxx
Posted by: janjan | 18 February 2009 at 10:33
thinking of you both, ali. take care. x
Posted by: melissa | 18 February 2009 at 13:25
Oh I'm so sorry. I hope that something bigger and better is waiting just around the corner.
I know that feeling from a few years back and I know it's an awful one.
Posted by: UK lass in US | 18 February 2009 at 22:33
Oh no, I'm so sorry! I'm thinking of you...
Posted by: beki | 19 February 2009 at 14:51
sorry for being late in responding to this post. I am so so sorry that this has happened to you. They really are hard times at the moment. IT may lead to your husband finding the perfect career/outlet that would never have been possible before. Thinking of you
Posted by: joanna | 20 February 2009 at 08:04
Oh Ali, I've just seen this post now - I feel so sad for you. Change that is inflicted, rather than sought after is always hard to deal with. But I really hope for you that in years to come it will be a change that eventually brought about even better things, even if it's hard to imagine that now.
Florence x
Posted by: Florence | 01 March 2009 at 14:33