Tuesday, October 21, 2008

A trail of our faith

I wish I could say that we have not posted anything because we have been busy, or have been enjoying our cold but beautiful fall. Unfortunately this past week I lost my job. It was very sudden and a huge shock to everyone. They got rid of our whole department which meant about 15 of us lost our jobs. They told us last Monday and Tuesday we told all of our staff and parents and on Friday was our last day of services. So what an emotional ride we have been on. I started my program 2 and half years ago so it was SOOOO hard to have do do away with it. It was also hard to tell my parents that we could not help their kids anymore... There are other places that they can go to so they will be fine! I am really close to the people I work with so I am sad not to get to see them everyday.

So to the question everyone has been asking... what am I going to do next???? I honestly don't know. I qualify for unemployment so I am going to use it while I think about what I want to do next. Aaron still has about of year of school so I need something part time until then. I have been thinking of things but losing a job is hard and I have been trying to get over that before I go out and look for something else. I know that better things are ahead of me and our family! It is just sad to leave where I was. I loved the kids I worked with, the staff that worked for me were amazing and I enjoyed being their boss and I will really miss my co-workers and for the wonderful times we had together. I look forward to what lies ahead for me but I am also scared of change! Thank you to those of you who have given me support and prayer. I have felt it! Here looking to brighter days.

11 comments:

The Sayer Family said...

Oh Kira, I am so sorry! I know that there are no words that can make things better. Know that you are in my thought and prayers.

Mark and Kandice said...

Kira I know that you are a strong and good person! I am sorry that you are not in your current position anymore, but I will say that every event whether good or bad leads up into the future. Hang in there it may not seem like it now, but things always get better! Costco is hiring during the holidays I would put in a good word if you wanted? I know a few managers that moved up to the Pocatello store.

K Lind said...

Oh man, I'm so sorry. Good luck on your search. You are in my prayers.

Chuck and Katie said...

I'm sorry it really is not fun when things like that happen. We'll keep you in our prayers, and I know something good will come along for you.

Chris and Katina said...

I am so sorry! We will keep you in our prayers and thoughts. It seems like all of my friends have had some major trials recently. I know you will get through this fine. Know that we are thinking of you in this difficult time.

Suzie-Q said...

That is hard to loose a job even harder when it is one that you like to do.
My Dad lost his job last year around this time and they are still tring to get back on their feet. It is has beena really hard thing. We just found out that Rob's Dad will probably be layed off by Christmas too. Just remeber you are young and people want you more then they want the older ones. And your healthy, so your chances are better too.
I wish you luck and hope you get everything figured out.

Unknown said...

Kira, where did you work? That stinks majorly - esp with the Holidays coming. Just know that you are awesome and things always work out for the best (I know I hated it when people told me that but it turned out to be true).

Anonymous said...

kira we are so sorry to hear about this. everything will work and i strongly believe that ewverything happens for a reason... we are thinking of you and will keep you in our prayers...

Leslie and Jaron said...

I'm sorry to hear that! I know you will find something great soon. Things will work out! good luck job hunting!

Evan and Lauren said...

Kira- You are so great at updating your blog! We are so sorry about what happened with your job. We are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers- Everything will turn out, and you will be happy! :) Glad to see you are all enjoying your fall- it is BEAUTIFUL here.. tons of trees and colors!

Lee and Valerie Gunther said...

Kira, I feel so bad about what happened to the DT, I am sure it was especially hard for you to loose the program you started. I am sure though that you are better off without the drama of that place. So here's to bigger and better things for both of us :) I am glad you are in blogger land. Our first location didn't work out because it was an apartment management job with a really unethical apartment owner. So we moved and things are going great!