That’s a Wrap!
A couple of days ago my husband got a call from a former co-worker who was also affected by the cuts made by their former employer. B had been “counseling” this guy during this time just trying to keep his morale up. He was riddled with anxiety and worst case scenarios and was not being supported the same at home. So, my husband always made time to talk to him.
R ended up calling the other day and letting B know that he got a job he had applied to. B was, of course, happy for him but I sensed a little down cause now it was just him. A little demoralizing even when we are both happy that his circumstances are improving.So I went to our Mother. During my yoga stretching, I called on our Mother Mary and then a grand call to Communion of Saints and I basically said, “I am done and you all need to come down and look out for your boy. There is nothing more I can do, but you can, he is yours too, so make it happen.” I was in an open posture and felt at the moment that I was doing the prayer both goofy and real. Funny how our postures influence our feelings. So, just like a letter in an envelope…I signed it, sealed it and went about my day without another thought. As I said…I was done. At about 2:40 he got a call with a job offer. When he got the particulars he got off the phone and told me. It was his former employer…seven months to the day….offering a position in a completely different division. After sleeping on it, he accepted the offer the next day. We have big families and thankfully many friends. So I used my FB to let people know that he accepted an offer and all was well. Many have been with us the whole time so they were just as happy to hear it was done. Later in the day, I noticed a comment from one of my brothers. **(I should preface this with a little on my brother. He is devoted to Mary and a bit of a conservative Catholic. We differ on many things from religion to politics to linoleum. But I adore him. We grew up together and he is the sibling closest to my husband.)** The comment read, “You know, it’s funny, I was thinking about B all day yesterday and again this morning, this must be why.”I just smiled. My brother is part of B’s Communion. None of us knew it. I was calling on people who have passed but here he is responding to my call. We don’t give enough credit to the Communion of Saints that is part of our faith, I think. I think that we forget that they are there to help us and to guide us. I am always calling on my people. The funny thing is when someone in the here and now shows up and affirms what I thought anyway. So! All is well…I believe. Things should be back on track soon, or so I hope. My prayer today is for all of those who are going through this still, and I know several…the unemployed and the underemployed. My prayer is that they may feel stability again.
