This morning I made the commitment to only speak positive words. I kept praying about it and did very well until 4:00 pm. A little background - since January 1, 2005, I have worked full time at my church as the secretary. I make a decent salary and I get money to help me pay for health insurance and retirement. I get three weeks of paid vacation and most federal holidays off.
This afternoon I met with the Elders of my church for what I thought was an employee evaluation. Instead, the Elders told me that they were cutting my hours back to 20 hours a week and cutting my salary in half beginning April 1st. I was shocked, completely caught off guard, and when the Elders asked me if I had any questions, I responded with, "I don't have anything to say." When I got home, I cried and told my sister and my kids what had happened. I will give myself credit for staying pretty positive; I do remember saying that the Elders had thrown me under the bus. I don't remember much of anything else I've said tonight. I remember saying that I wanted to stay positive. I do know that I didn't curse, yell, rant or rave. I didn't call anyone names. I went for a walk and prayed. I think tomorrow will be a bad day and I will have to be mindful of what I say.
I never thought that my job at the church would be in jeopardy or that I'd have to think about finding another part time job. I dreamed of retiring from the church. My bubble has been burst.
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