Compulsory Transformations

We have been given the news that my Husband's SUV factory will close at the end of this year. It's not unexpected, as we had been told in June, that production would stop, but, they gave no concrete date. Now that we know when, it still hits below the belt, creating feelings of uncertainty for the future and the possibility that our hopes and dreams will be put on hold indefinitely. Thankfully, there are resources available to us, that not everyone else in this situation will be fortunate enough to have access to.

Our lifelong dedication to simplicity and a modest life style has also prepared us for this rough stretch of road in our journey. I plan to meet the challenges ahead, with grace, humbleness, and creativity...concentrating on what blessings we DO have, and as always, what is really important in our life.

I would like to reach out to others who are in the same circumstances and share their fears and uncertainties, letting them know they aren't alone

and there are choices we can make, so that we don't feel helpless or without hope. Community and sharing is key. Share your story.

I try to see these "forced changes" as a good thing in disguise. It makes me re-evaluate my life, my choices and habits and by thinking outside the "normal", I have to do things and follow paths that I normally wouldn't have considered, which can bring all sorts of wonderful experiences and unforseen oppotunities. Remember, change is another word for transformation.