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[butterfly123]

[RealtyGal2]

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@Equuleus wrote:

I see many times people come here asking for prayers.  So if you have a few moments please I am asking for a prayer for my daughter.  She is in a very bad way and it's been going downhill for the last few months.  On top of all her worries, today she lost her job.  I just hung up with her and for once I feel helpless as to how to help her.  We were crying together on the phone.  All I could do was tell her I love her and if anyone can work it out, she can.  I know not what to do but pray things will get better.  So I thought I would ask you all to send out a small thought or prayer to the universe.  She needs hope.  Some hope to brighten her way.  She doesn't even want to come share Christmas with us. 

Thank you.

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I am in an industry where I am laid off on a regular basis through no fault of my own. I know how depressing it is and I hate constantly having to look for work. Hopefully your daughter can at least collect unemployment. In the meantime, the good news is that she has time off to come spend Christmas with you. She should not be alone when she is depressed. There is nothing better to cheer you up than holidays with the family. Have her watch some Hallmark Christmas movies. They are all about people going home for Christmas and finding opportunities or a love interest. When I am forced to move on and find another job, I try to look at it as an opportunity to find something better. Being depressed does not solve any problems, She needs to be home where she is surrounded by love and encouragement and can hear input from others and have some fun. I am sending positive thoughts her way.

[aroc3435]

@Equuleus  Definitely you and she are now in my thoughts and prayers.  I hope she will decide to be with you for Christmas.  

Always a wrench to lose a job.  Reassure her it is the universe's way of letting her know something better awaits her.  The job loss might be a blessing that she can't recognize yet.

As someone said earlier when one door closes in our lives another one opens.  When I was looking for new employment  I always made a mental request after going on an interview to ask that I get the job if it was meant to be.  

After seven years of various jobs, and a roller-coaster ride of all sorts of difficulties,  finally found good work and stayed with the same employer for thirty five years in two different departments.  Even that career had some rocky shocks and disappointments.

But in the initial shock of being let go it is so traumatic--a punch to the gut.  And I know you are feeling it as well.  Tell her to please come home so she can get the hugs she need while she clears her mind and regroups.  Human Resources departments are going to be very slow until the New Year kicks in, so why be alone.  Hoping she can collect unemployment while she searches for new employment.

[Catty2]

I'm sending prayers and best wishes that things will turn around for your daughter.  She definitely needs to be with family on Christmas.  I hope she will change her mind and join you.   

[vsm]

@Equuleus  Prayers ascending for both of you.  May you find comfort and encouragement in seeing the outpouring of support in response to your request for prayer.

[ScenicMaine]

@Equuleus

So many people going thru tough times.  It's heartbreaking.

I pray your daughter finds a peace in her life that will help her.  It's obvious she has your love & ears for her to confide in.  I hope she finds an inner strength to guide her to a better place.

I wish her well & hope you both will share Christmas together.  A hug is a good thing .. try it, I hope it helps.  

[SleeplessinSD]

@Equuleus, May God be with you and give you the strength needed to comfort and support your daughter during this extremely difficult time. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers..🙏

[on the bay]

@Equuleus-

I think mothers have a direct prayer line to Him so just know you and all us praying will reach your daughter's heart and give her hope.

And I hope you both get to spend Christmas together and it turns out to be a treasured memory for you both, a happy one and filled with renewed hope.

A better job that fits her and that she will like-

we can pray for that too.

[Jamma]

@Equuleus

I pray your daughter will change her mind and come to you for Christmas---if not go to her.

Neither one of you will be happy being apart.

I shall say a prayer for her troubles.

[Texasmouse]

So sorry for your daughter's hardship and your feelings of helplessness. I know what it's like to stand by and watch a child suffer, not being able to take their troubles away. I'll send a prayer to have her burden lightened but remember,  God doesn't close a door without opening a window.  Merry Christmas to you and yours. xoxo