I Believe!

When I lost my job back before Thanksgiving, I don't think I really let it be known just how bad off we were. Wolves at the door doesn't come close -- more like Wolves through the door, wearing by husbands pajamas, and playing Mine Sweeper on our computer. I literally did not know how we were going to pay the electric bill (A great big sarcastic THANKS to mother nature for our snow storm last week), the rent, car payment (almost at repo point) and buy groceries that week.

My husband's paycheck just "hit", don't you just love automatic deposit, and there is the exact amount we need to financially cover all the above-mentioned needs. Evidently he got a Christmas Bonus, which we were told doesn't happen til after the first of the year and usually is about $300 to $500. It is in the bank this morning, and is twice the size of the larger of the two amounts.

I can pay all the outstanding bills now, and have a little left to get a ham or turkey for Christmas Dinner (it's just going to be Rick and I anyway so it won't need to be big).

I am just sitting here with tears running down my face so amazed and humbled at the same time. I know there have been prayers out there for us and you all have been so supportive about there being a reason for the job loss . . . and truthfully, I've been so angry -- not at you -- but at circumstances and my inability to figure a way out of them. I had hit bottom--actually I had hit bottom and had started to drill deeper--not just financially, but emotionally and more important, spiritually. It had to be you--all of you, beautiful, toothy, squidish, lobster-boiling, stingray floating Pondies, and your raised voices doing what I couldn't see my way through to do. You all lifted me up and held me there until the miracle could happen.

Yes, all my fishy friends, there is a Santa Claus -- but more importantly, there is a reason for this season . . . and both He and you are wonderful!!

Jule

That is so wonderful! I love it when good things happen to good people...sorry...good fish!

I am not amazed at the miricles that happen ,only love to hear stories like this from otheres . good for you IV. Good things always come to "GOOD" people

That's so wonderful to hear, Jule!! Not how bad it was.......but how great it is now. He truly is great, greater than we can ever imagine.

I'm so happy for you!!! Now we just need to get you a publisher..............

Sweetie, I am so happy for you! I believe also that good things happen to good people! You sooo deserve this blessing!

I lost my job in May, thought I had it back in July, in fact on our 30th anniversary, but that fell through. Then on Nov 26th, my husband's birthday, I was called back for February to finish out the school year and possibly keep the position from then on. I totally understand Julia what you mean. I didn't know how we would keep the utilities on or pay the rent. I mean after being in the hospital nearly dying with asthma, hubby being robbed at gunpoint, and a tornado, I lost my job, he switched job and didn't get reinbursed for training and gas, I just didn't know if we would make it.

But it all worked out, not exactly the way I wanted it to, but we are here, alive, warm and well fed. In fact, in the long run, it all is probably alot better that what I could have worked out. Why He chose to have all those things happen, in fact it all happened in about 6 weeks, I don't know. But I do know that He took care of us and made things better than what they were.

Thanks Julia for sharing, have a GREAT Christmas!

What a wonderful testimony to Believing in Him!!! Faith is a cornerstone of Positive Things Happening!!!!!!

That is so wonderful. I know the feeling of not being able to make ends meet. The feelings of total helplessness. I am so glad this worked out for you. Prayers do get answered. I hope it continues to go up for you. Down is not a good place to be. (((((HUGGS)))))

Oh Julie, so pleased that things are on the up again for you,, and may they continue to do so, hope you and hubby can now have a nice Christmas. ((((((hugs)))))))))))

Another Christmas miracle !!!! Yea!!! It seems when the world is t the lowest point there are an abundance of miracles happening to keep our faith up. Very happy for both of you

I'm so happy that things are working out for both of you Julie and Koala.

Miracles happen... HE is miraculous and always comes through when we need him most. So happy for you Julia.

I understand the stress. I was laid off right after Thanksgiving. (don't feel sorry for me, it was a voluntary layoff and I'm due back, hopefully, Jan. 5) I thought things would be okay but I still don't have my unemployment. The church helped me out with groceries and my husband will get his paycheck here in a week. It's been hard and I've been fretting myself silly (yet feeling somewhat calm, knowing that there was a higher power that wouldn't let me down). Writing on the story that I posted has helped curb the fears, and, of course, chatting with the other fishies, has helped tremedously.
Friends are incredible treasures. That's why we're all here in the pond for each other. To all of you who are going through tough times, we're all here, and many of us have been there. Hang in there.

I am so happy for you Julia. Just when it's darkest, and you are losing hope, along comes a miracle. We are all blessed to have each other for support and friendship.
It takes all of us helping one another to make it through. Julie, you have blessed us with your story, which helps to take us away from whatever we are going through, and in turn, you received back ten fold. Hope is alive.
Jackie

Yes, all my fishy friends, there is a Santa Claus -- but more importantly, there is a reason for this season . . . and both He and you are wonderful!!

Jule

Jule and Koalanut,

There is another fish that was blessed with a Christmas miracle, and I am so glad that you too shared yours with us in the pond. There are many more to come, may we all continue to believe.

spyque wrote:I understand the stress. I was laid off right after Thanksgiving. (don't feel sorry for me, it was a voluntary layoff and I'm due back, hopefully, Jan. 5) I thought things would be okay but I still don't have my unemployment. The church helped me out with groceries and my husband will get his paycheck here in a week. It's been hard and I've been fretting myself silly (yet feeling somewhat calm, knowing that there was a higher power that wouldn't let me down). Writing on the story that I posted has helped curb the fears, and, of course, chatting with the other fishies, has helped tremedously.
Friends are incredible treasures. That's why we're all here in the pond for each other. To all of you who are going through tough times, we're all here, and many of us have been there. Hang in there.

I am praying for you spyque, you hang in there. I know it is hard, but we are out here thinking and praying for you. He won't let you down!

Thank you Koalanut. I'm feeling less stressed. Knowing that you're not alone helps beyond belief. My best friend is going through a tough time and she has kids. I'm creating things for them. Sometimes helping someone else have a merry Christmas can be a good gift for yourself.
Thanks again for your prayers.

I just love to hear stories of His workings in people's lives.

I'm happy for you Jules and Koala!

spyque wrote: Sometimes helping someone else have a merry Christmas can be a good gift for yourself.
Thanks again for your prayers.

and you will be blessed for it, just wait and see.....

This is so lovely to hear, hope you have a great christmas.