BIG Changes in the Cunningham House

THE BAD: My husband, Tony, recently lost his job of ten years. He had been laid off due to lack of work for the past three months. January was supposed to be packed down with tons of work. We were looking forward to the new year to bring lots of work so we could get our finances caught back up at home. Instead, the call came a couple of days after Christmas that there would be no work for 2009. We were shocked, stunned, and overwhelmed. We had drained our bank accounts and savings. We sat here with two dollars in the bank! At that point I felt what all others in America who have lost their jobs felt like, hopeless and fearful! It was not just a news story I was watching about others any longer. It felt like someone punched me in the gut. Jobs are slim in our area and Tony does not have the best background or education to even get what jobs were available in town.
THE GOOD: Today our prayers have been answered! Tony left for work at a new job in Missouri. He got a job with one of his old company's competitors. He is now on his way to start work for Sign Systems. We are hoping and praying all their promises to him are followed through. Same job but with Benefits! We have never had benefits and are completely psyched to get this opportunity. He is super nervous today so please continue to keep him in your prayers. It just proves true that when God closes one door he opens another but it's hell in the hallway! This family is blessed to be out of the hallway today!