Friday, September 11, 2009

BIG news



BIG news! HUGE!! After losing his job in the near economic collapse last Oct, after 11 long months of unemployment in which our family has often wondered if we would lose our home, my husband was offered a great job with a great company!!!! And the best part is that it is in Asheville, so we don't have to move! Ken had a great strategy, and I am very proud of him. He offered his services as a financial and operations consultant to small businesses in our area. At a time when corporations were going under and failing, Ken helped small companies to survive, to position themselves for success, and to grow. Each client became a great testimonial, and eventually one of his clients saw the value of his contribution and has made him a full time offer.

We just got the news last night, and this morning I unloaded a kilnload of Ravens, such as the ones above. The Raven is a symbol of knowledge and wisdom. He is a cunning protector of his friends, and a guardian. Our acre of land in the mountains has been surrounded by an unusual number of crows/ravens since Ken lost his job, and perhaps their presence has encouraged us to make the good decisions we've made. Prayers, family, friends, and luck have all helped, too.
As Meister Eckhart said, "If the only prayer you ever pray is Thank You, that would suffice." Well, THANK YOU!!!! WOOO HOOO!!

12 comments:

  1. That is such wonderful news! I'm so happy this has all worked out so beautifully for your family :)

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  2. That is fantastic! I know he is very happy to be able to have things come together again for he and the family and even better is that he was responsible for his good fortune and turn of events.
    Great news indeed!
    Another bonus here is that I'm sure the stress and strain being lifted from your lives will enable your creative juices to flow as strong as ever.

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  3. You're right, that is big, huge news! You will all rest easier and with even more peace knowing that this stress has been lifted. Your husband's efforts and your family's perseverance, have been rewarded, and you will be able to hold this forever in your bank of joys! Congratulations!

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  4. how fantastic! BIG congratulations to you and to your hubby .. what a relief for the 'pressures' you've been through, i am seriously happy to hear your news :)

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  5. Yay for Ken and your family!! that is wonderful and you should be proud. that is just awesome!!!!!!!! There's always hope :D

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  6. Congratulations and goodluck to your husband! Love your new raven bowl!
    Sheila

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  7. This is a great feel good story, and proof that if there's a will there's a way! Wonderful!

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  8. Here via this forum: http://www.etsy.com/forums_thread.php?thread_id=6277235 to your wonderful treasury, and now your blog!
    I love Asheville! My daughter lives there and I get to visit sometimes. I'm glad it's working out for you to remain. lovely pottery, btw!

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  9. congrats on your husbands success- new to your blog - I love your raven bowl~
    Karen

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  10. what a wonderful "good things happen to good people" story!

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  11. I'm so glad to hear that! I can't imagine what a relief that must be for you both. I love the raven bowl :)

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