Yep, you read it right, Paul is officially laid off. And to make matters a bit worse, instead of 4 weeks it could be 6 weeks. They don't expect to ask him back until after the first of the year. We wanted to apply for unemployment right away so it wouldn't mess up our budget too much, but they won't let us apply the same week that he's worked a full week. We have to wait until he hasn't worked for about three days, Wednesday, before we can apply for benefits. Which means that the money will start coming later than expected. That will hurt a bit.
OK, I'm done crying, I just needed to get that out. The Lord is in control and this wasn't a surprise to Him. I know all of that, but trusting is hard sometimes. Now that it's official, and I know we won't be getting money right away, and maybe way lower than I thought, I'm feeling more stressed. We have a little extra coming in that we thought would go to buying some Christmas presents for the kids, but now with this wrinkle in the unemployment date and amount, that might have to go toward bills. I know the kids will understand, but not being able to get them even one gift, that will be hard. We just have to leave it in the Lord's hands and know that He will provide what we need, but not always want we want.
OK, well, I'm not going to type much more, the more I type it and think about it, the more bummed I get. Thank you all for your prayers, and if you can continue them whenever you think about us we would appreciate it. I'll try and blog in a day or so when I'm feeling better.
Oh, Joann, I'm so sorry you are going through this! I know the Lord is going to bless you through it, but I also know it is hard and scary at the same time.
I'll be praying.
I'm so sorry to hear of your troubles! Hopefully, your spouse will find work or be rehired soon. Unemployment only pays a percentage of the income. I've been there a time or two, myself, and I truly remember the stress that comes with it.
Hang in there. I just wanted to let you know I'm thinking of you. We are in the process of trying to think of ways to cut back on things. Especially now that the electric bill will be going up some with the heaters running. I will be praying for your family. The main thing is to not let it get you down or break your spirit. God will take care of you.
Christy
I remember those first initial feelings and that first week fighting with Unemployment. It does get better. We've found that even surviving the last 5 (yes I said 5) layoff's, the Lord always found something better for us. In that it was always more enabling for us to follow a closer walk with Him as well. We'll keep praying for you. If you need anything please let us know.
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And to make matters a bit worse, instead of 4 weeks it could be 6 weeks. They don't expect to ask him back until after the first of the year. We wanted to apply for unemployment right away so it wouldn't mess up our budget too much, but they won't let us apply the same week that he's worked a full week. We have to wait until he hasn't worked for about three days, Wednesday, before we can apply for benefits. Which means that the money will start coming later than expected. That will hurt a bit. 
