Closing a door and opening a window

Our blog is often times a way for me to express the many joys and sorrows throughout our life and there is something that I just need to get out in hopes that I can let go, let God, and move on to this next chapter in my life....Last Friday I was informed that Centerpoint is cutting services and unfortunately that included the Phase 3 program of cardiac rehab along with both my job and the job of one of my coworkers. I was blind sided by the whole thing. Never even saw it coming. Felt so secure in my job. And I was devastated. The silver lining, if there ever is a silver lining to losing your job, is that they have arranged an opportunity for me to take a position at Fit For Life in Raytown, a gym where they will be transitioning the patients to. I feel very fortunate to have been offered this opportunity right off the bat. I would be working as the program director, and have the chance to design the program the way I see fit, as well as get involved in some other programs that interest me. I believe it will be a wonderful opportunity even though I will greatly miss my friends and colleagues at Centerpoint. I am going to miss all of the stories and laughter that we share. They truly had become my second family, and I absolutely loved them. There wasn't a day that I woke up and despised going to work. I was very passionate about my job, and I think that's what makes this whole process so hard. Change is hard. Especially when you aren't anticipating it. But like I told Eric, there are a lot worse things in life than losing a job. We are both blessed with good health, 3 beautiful, amazing children, and we have a great support system and roof over our heads. Life will go on. I ask for your thoughts and prayers during this transition time. I am praying that it turns out to be more than I could have ever asked for. I know that God will carry us thru this challenge. I am leaning on Him. And I know that when He closes a door He opens a window, and I am very grateful for this blessing and opportunity.