Hello Real World

Well today was my first day back at work and wow, what a day.
I was running late because in effort to overcome my jetlag and inability to sleep through the night I worked myself to exhaustion before going to bed and then overslept this morning. I picked up Krispy Cream doughnuts on my way to work from a youth group fundraiser. They are going on missions to New York. Interesting how things come full circle.
When I got to work I sat down at my desk and got to work as usual. When I noticed not only was some one else's things on my desk, my things were not on my desk. You know I have pictures all over the place. I still didn't get it, though. I thought they moved thim becasue they rearranged the office and were getting ready to paint. After I followed up with a few customers I went and talked to my manager about some families and some issues that had developed while I was gone. He then informed me I was no longer was a family service councilor. They had demoted me to a community service person which means that I still sell for the company but they don't help at all. In fact I don't get a desk or phone or computer or anything. I declined this position and so they fired me. At this point I walked back to my office and realized my coworkers had not just moved my personal belongings they had boxed them up for me. Ouch! In addition my desk I was sitting at was no longer mine. Man I felt like a fool. The embarrassing and sad thing was all my coworkers knew what happen and so when I came and got my stuff they thought I knew I didn't have a job ever since I left. I wonder what they were told was the reason for my leaving.
Its bitter sweet. I was getting to were I hated my job but I am sad that families won't be taken care of like they need to be. Three weeks in Moscow, Russia really puts everything in perspective for me though. I am sooo glad I live in a country that takes care of its people. I am so thankful that I have Mary Kay to fall back on and an education to use as well. I am so thankful I live in a country where people are fundametally helpful and want the best for other people. I am so thankful that I grew up in a country that allowed my parents to teach me about God and Jesus and that I could develop my own faith without ridicule or judgement.
Its been a rough day but I am confident in my heavenly father and his ability to be so strong in my weakness and I am thankful for all the blessings I have in this life as well.