Thanks from Friday

yellowcar

Wow, didn't mean to post and run on Friday, especially such a downer post about DH being laid off.  We were just insanely busy all weekend.

Thank you so much for the encouragement.  The initial freak-out is over, and we're making plans to move forward.  We had recently made a big purchase at IKEA but never got the dumb thing out of the box so we returned it Saturday morning to get the cash back.  We talked all weekend about where he will apply--he's food service management and a chef by trade and it seems like there are some options in our area. He is going to call an old employer today because there was an opening in the paper a few weeks back.

I am more worried about the emotional toll it is taking on him.  He has told me that he feels like he is letting us down.  I can see it eating him up, especially later at night.  Neither of us are sleeping or eating well.I keep reminding him that we are in this together, and we will make it through.

I also have to worry about making sure the kids don't pick up on what is happening.  Especially my 4 yo DD--her preschool teacher was recently fired, so DD thinks that when someone is fired they are not in her life anymore.  So we have to be very careful how we talk if she is in the room.  So far, she is oblivious.

Thanks for letting me vent.  I appreciate any advice anyone can give, especially about the emotional stuff!

duchess0727

I'm sorry you are having to deal with this but it seems like you have a good attitude.  Sometimes when a door closes, another one opens so hopefully this is one of those times.  Good luck and feel free to vent any time!

BoxTer

So sorry you are going through this, but it sounds like you've got a positive attitude and hopefully something even better will come along for your DH.