Some of you will know that my workplace had put me and all of my non-permanent colleagues onto 90 days notice before Christmas and a final decision was being made on Friday as to whether our contracts were being renewed or not. At 8pm last night I was finally told that my job was gone and as of the 26th March 2010 I am no longer employed. It’s a very scary situation to be in, especially with Bob being out of work now too but I’m also filled with a sense of peace and relief – and a heartfelt desire not to work for “the man” anymore. Bob and I can and will make it on our own and we have an exciting new venture in the pipeline.
I’m not sure if my feelings have been exacerbated by the news of lots of babies being born to friends old and new. The very fact that new life continues to arrive even while things aren’t so rosy in the world proves that there is always hope and it blooms constantly. A friend of mine has delivered a tiny baby boy at 35 weeks weighing a smidge over 4lb5oz and so I’ve made this little hat to go to him. I hope it fits him only for a short while, before he becomes a monster giant baby with no health worries for him or his enraptured parents.
In other news, Sarah at Dolly Donations has featured me today. I’d love it if you guys could pop over and say hello to her, she’s an inspiration to us all and someone I truly hope to emulate.
Thanks for all your support, you have no idea how much it means to me.
Much love,
Vonnie
Posted under inspiration, knitting, me
This post was written by Vonnie on February 23, 2010
Good luck with everything and that hat is so so very cute!
Hope your new venture (???) takes off and all is goes well for you and hubby!! Hopefully it is a bright new start to do something you both WANT to do!!
That’s a sweet hat, love the colours! And you know that if you need any help with your new venture to just ask
I love the wee hat! Congrats to your friend.
Sometimes it’s easier to move on when a decision is taken out of your hands. I know you are going to be successful with your new venture with Bob and if you need any helping hands you know where I am.
well said… good luck with the new venture.
Good luck Vonnie. I am sure you will succeed, whatever you choose to do!!!
I’m facing redundancy at my work, so I feel for you, good luck with the new venture.
All the best *hug* I really hope that your new venture goes spectacularly!
Sometimes the not-knowing is worse than the knowing, isn’t it?
All the very best for the new venture. Exciting times ahead!
I really applaud your ‘pint half full attitude’, it’s very inspiring, I wish you all the luck in the world with your new venture, and can’t wait to follow your progression – a HUGE GOOD LUCK!