sometimes life is pretty good, while other times life is more difficult

difficult is the word for today - and yesterday - and tomorrow

the bad economy continues to play havoc with people's lives in the Detroit area - and it is hitting where I work - again

since last Thursday - and through today, people are getting their notices
some people I know, others I don't - which matters not at all
what matters is - many people are without jobs and adding to the unemployment in Michigan
hope of finding another job? close to nil

my heart is heavy with sadness for these (former) employees

prayers are needed that our economy gets a jump start
it will be a long time - if ever - when any bit of normalcy will return to so many
but if we can put people back to work, food on the table for families, roofs over their heads
and most especially - may families hold together - because isn't it said that there is more power in numbers?

God bless all of us and show us the way to live better lives - to appreciate what we have, to cut waste, overindulgence, be a whole lot less selfish and help others