May Jesus Christ Be Praised

Well, the news came yesterday morning around 8am that I was in fact displaced from Merck. I had been preparing for the news of the layoff for quite some time now, but you never know exactly how it will hit you at the time. While I was very content and felt at peace about it I did get a little sad speaking with my boss, Vicky, because I could tell she was upset to be losing me as a member of the team. It is nice to know that you are appreciated and so the separation is certainly bittersweet. After the call of course I spoke with Mike first and then sent out a basic text to many close friends and family members who were anxiously anticipating the news. At that time I wasn't really in the mood to speak to anyone just yet, although I was appreciative of all the kind texts/notes that I received throughout the day.

Within the hour I went to play the piano to ease my mind and played through some Hymns in a Hymnal that I received several years ago when I used to play in church on occasions. There were several that touched my heart, but one in particular that stuck with me throughout the day. "May Jesus Christ Be Praised" This was one verse:

"Does sadness fill my mind? A solace here I find, May Jesus Christ be praised! Or fades my earthly bliss? My comfort still is this, May Jesus Christ be praised!"

What a wonderful Savior we serve. I just can't help feeling that this is just one small piece of God's plan for our lives and this is just the beginning. While the future is still a mystery to us I know that God has us in his hands and we have no need to worry. I am hopeful there may be an open window for us to move back to DFW to be closer to friends and family. However, only time will tell. I just wanted to share this with you all so you know not to feel sorry for us that we are certainly taken care of. The next few weeks will be a little challenging as I lose my work car, computer, phone, and accessories so I will be busy getting all of those things together and transferring some important phone numbers & email addresses, make sure I have yours!

I am happy to have worked out two days in a row since finding out about the layoff and plan to make it to the gym every morning this week which feels great! At least I will be getting into better shape right? :)

Other than that, Fort Myers, Florida vacation coming up March 7-11th. YAY! :) We are certainly looking forward to some beach time and seeing the Gaynors. That's all for now.

Love,
Emily