My heart is in my throat this week as a friend just got fired.  I don’t get it.  Well, I do — and she explained it to me last week.  She had a baby in September … and her maternity leave temp has done all that she can to take the job, even going as far as to call the owner in the evenings and cry over needing the job so much.  My friend has been there over a year, and I’m pretty sure she’s a hard worker and does her job well. 

But, whatever happened with the job doesn’t matter.  What matters is that it’s nearly Christmas and my friend is a single mother who has two children to support – and no job.  And my heart totally goes out to her and her family — they don’t deserve it, and yet they’ve been hit pretty bad this year. 

If you’re the praying type, would you say a little prayer for Tc2 with me?  I pray that she finds comfort and love in the latest development of her life.  And I pray that she finds a new job, one that values her, as she should be valued.

Thoughts for this Christmas Countdown Day:  Please keep in mind that there are many who are less fortunate.  They need a shoulder to cry on, a friend to help keep them on track and the love of family and friends…to make it to the next day.