May 25th

SO everyday when I sat down at my desk I had the same routine. I would run my reports, check in with some staff, eat breakfast and put either a funny or inspirational thought on my facebook status. This day would be no different. I followed the same schedule but the words I put up would define the next several hours, even days. SO here is the time line:



8:09 am - I get on facebook mobile and write

" Good Morning. I find it amazing how even when you feel at your lowest God finds a way to remind his children how high they are esteemed. MAN I LOVE YOU GOD!!!!!!"

8:25 am - I get an email from my boss saying he wanted to meet with me at 9:30

9:30 am - I walked into my bosses office and was informed I was being laid off.


Initially I was upset. I felt used and didnt understand why the person who sacrificed so much for the company was the first option to go. What made me even more upset is the fact that I stayed at work during the blizzards for the good of the company while my granddad passed away alone. At this point I felt at my LOWEST. After a moment of venting within myself, I quietly packed my things and made my way to my car.

As I was driving I checked my phone and noticed I had notifications from facebook and as I checked them I realized they were all pertaining to my status. So I re-read what I wrote.

" Good Morning. I find it amazing how even when you feel at your LOWEST God finds a way to remind his children how HIGH they are esteemed. MAN I LOVE YOU GOD!!!!!!"

So I meditated on that and slowly began to feel better about what had just happened. What transpired next was amazing.

I began to receive phone calls from many people around the hospital asking if I was ok. They said how they didnt understand why such a decision was made but wished me the best. Others called offering to protest on my behalf. Some of my co-workers even cried. Aout 30 minutes later I received a phone call from Human Resources offering me THREE different positions that had more responsibilities and better benefits. The Senior Vice President personally offered me one of the positions and personally told me that he recognized my skills and he couldnt afford to lose me to another company. I sat in amazement at the fact that this was happening. Just an hour ago I was let go and now I have not one but three offers on the table and didnt have to put one application in. I felt really LOW but God reminded me HOW HIGH HE ESTEEMS HIS CHILDREN.My recommendation to those who ever go through or have gone through a period of unemployment, or any trial in general, to remember God had your best interest at heart.

BE BLESSED

-Prototypical Brutha