Wow it's been almost 2 years since my last post. So much has happened, my family all came home then I left them.
Sounds terrible doesn't it? It has been a long scary road since then. I turned 50 & lost my job of 28 years all in 6 months. Scared doesn't begin to describe that first day after the news came out. The second day brought my plan, the plan to move to Florida and start over. The second day also revealed something I didn't make a priority before, Faith. Faith that God would look after my family, that he has a plan even if I didn't.
After moving a 1,000 miles
a) with no job
b) no place to live
c) only knowing 1 person in the area
d) no real idea what kind of job my future held
I started to feel that I was going to be OK. How did I know this? Just a feeling, plus Julie reminded me "Relax, pray and have faith".
I took my first day in Florida off to recoup from the move, the second day I started looking for work. On day 9, I interviewed for the job I now have. As a Pest Control Technician for Terminix. Some may think it's not a clamorous job, but it's a job I really enjoy.
The job was the easy part, leaving behind Angel and the family I love is something I still struggle with. I talk with Angel and Julie every day. I talk with Digger, Chris & Aunt Dorie a couple times a week. I talk with Jeff every weekend trying to convince him he should move to Florida, text Jameson & Mike about local fishing, and stay in touch with a few friends from the plant.
I miss my old life, but nothing lasts forever. I service a lot of churches here, all different denominations; Baptists churches, Greek Orthodox, Mormon church, Catholic Church, and a Methodist church. I take time to say prayer's for my family and friends I left behind. Some are still struggling and I won't be OK till I'm sure everyone else is OK.
I miss my old life and I'm still not sure what the future holds, but I know I'm going to be OK with my new life.
Peace & Love
Mikey
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