Conference lgp30::christian-perspective

    Praying in His name.

Dear brothers and sisters,

You may be following the developments in my life and my job
search. As you may have seen in this note, I was prematurely
celebrating my landing a job in Nashua; at the eleventh hour, the
job fell through. After thinking it over, the manager appealed
the decision from her level 2 manager and was still turned down.
There were two other jobs; but I just heard that another was
awarded to some one more qualified. 

Normally, it would not bother me too much but the Employee
Resource Center is closing down and those left in transition may
be involuntarily walked out the door; namely me. My family and I
is in need of your holding up to Him in prayers. I feel ever so
weak and feel like the Psalmist "Lord, I want to be in the womb
and be safe from the ravages of the world."

I feel ever so tempted by Satan; since I do not know if all the
doors was opened to the last minute was Satan's doing to trip me
up or was He showing me that there is another path that He wants
me to take.

Thank you Lord for a wonderful companion and spouse who is
standing by me. Thank you Lord for my son who makes my bleakest
days into a moment of joy. Thank you Lord, for your Son who's
death on the cross gives me hope.

In His name,

Calvin

    Calvin,
    	I've been out of a job more than once. For the most part, it was
    for the better. Even my greatest trial by unemployment had a good
    effect, it brought my high blood pressure under un-medicated control.
    No, I would not wish to be unemployed. No, I would not take an offered
    package given a choice. Still, unemployment need not be the end. A
    difficult time, perhaps, but a time of strengthening and bonding. More
    time with Sammy at an active time in his life, if nothing else.

    I'll remember you and your family in my prayers.
    
    Richard

    Hello Calvin,
                 Still bringing you and your family before OUR God!!...chris

    Prayers for YOU,
    
    DR

I received the "package" today: a whole feeling of relief swept
over me. I felt that it was a gift that I may not have received
otherwise since I turned down TFSO-2 to continue search for work
within DEC.

I pray that those who are involuntarily separated from DEC will
find the goodness and opportunity that may be open to you and
bless you with. I pray that you will find His will in all your
searches.

In Rabbi Harold Kushner's book, "Who Needs God", he
says that self-righteousness is to give God the control over your
life. I had always had bad connotations about self-righteousness
as a holier-then-thou position; I sure learned otherwise from
"Who Needs God".

I will be working through friday noon. Then, I must sign off from
DEC.

Calvin

Moments ago, I spoke with Calvin Hoe.  He's got some interviews lined up
and he sounded pretty upbeat about his present pursuit of gainful employment.

I'm certain he'd be pleased to know we're continuing to support him and
all the Digital people who are in the throws of transition in prayer.

Cal asked about this conference and couple others.  He says this network
of friendships is what he misses most about not being at DEC.  He was
overwhelmed with the number of farewell messages he received after he
announced his days with DEC had dwindled to only a couple.

I told Cal I'd mail him (U.S. mail) any notes intended for him.  I'd be
willing to do the same for offline messages, as well.

Peace,
Richard

    Richard,
            A thoughtful entry matey.....please would you kindly send Cal
    my best wishes & prayers for his 'employment' situation,and encourage
    him to continue to 'lean' on the Lord Jesus!!
    
    Please tell him he's 'missed' here in the DEC Notes file!!
    
    tks
    
    chris

Earlier today I learned of some more DEC employees who have been
notified of their impending involuntary termination with the company.
One of them is someone I've come to love and respect over the years
through the vehicle of Notes and through personal correspondence.

I think we need to offer up prayers not only for those who will soon
be parting, but for all those who remain and who will suffer from
'survivor's guilt,' an increased workload, and the anxiety of not
knowing when - and if - their time will come.

Peace,
Richard

    I've learned of another who is close to this conference and who, after
    this coming Friday, will no longer be employed by Digital.
    
    It is truly a bitter thing to part company with people you've come to
    cherish, even those with whom your only connection has been over a
    computer network.
    
    :'-(
    
    Richard

    Thankyou Richard,
    
    I didn't log on to c-p earlier today and it is only just now
    that I've been able ��to ������� get�� in without so
    much line noise that I couldn't write at all.
    
    I love and cherish this file and I want to thank all the
    friends I've made here and those whose friendships in other
    ways have grown here.
    
    Bonnie
    
    ps I'll have my account until Friday and I have 6 months to find
    a job before my benefits run out. Your prayers will be welcome.
    

    Bonnie,
    
    I'm truly sorry to have heard the news yesterday.  My prayers are with
    you as go through this major change.
    
    I know our lives will intertwine through the years; I just want you to
    know that I wish you the best always.
    
    Hugs,
    
    Ro
    

    Peace to you, Bonnie.
    
    	Shalom,
    
    	Ron
    

    Peace and best wishes to you on your journey, Bonnie.
    
    Karen

    Hugs to all of you, especially Ro, thanks for passing the information
    on to my son!
    
    Bonnie

   Peace and prayers to you,

   Allison

    
    Bonnie:
    
           I wish you all the best in the future. You are a wonderful
          person and it has been a pleasure to have had a chance
          to meet you and note with you.
    
    
                                                               
                                                               Mike

	Bonnie..... I will hate to see you go. We had such nice conversations
and it was a thrill to of met you in person on your birthday last year! :-)




Glen

    
    Wishing you well on your continuing life's journey, Bonnie.
    
    Carole

    I will miss you Bonnie.  I've "known" you somewhat through several
    conferences for years.  God bless you.  
    
    jeff

    Me, too, Bonnie -- let us know where you go next.
    
    Peace,
    Nancy

    Thankyou all of you...
    
    right now I've got interviews lined up at a 'head hunter's' and
    at dec's outplacement bureau next week.
    
    I've also filled out an application to sub at the local school
    department just to keep me busy.
    
    Tomrrow is my last day.
    
    Bonnie

Divine and Living Light, guide the paths of those who are now parting from us,
and whose futures seem so filled with uncertainty and insecurity.  Grant them
courage.  Grant them wisdom.  From your limitless abundance, grant them the
resources to deal with whatever individual situations they may be facing.

Be with them in the making of their choices and open their eyes to the
possibilities they might otherwise overlook.

Surround them with your love.  Drench them with your mercy and grace.  Splash
them with unexpected blessings.

This I ask in your own Holy name.  Amen.

	Cal Hoe
	Bonnie Reinke
	Karen Kennedy
	Deb Arch
	Jamey Nordby

    		Some of those who have touched our lives through this
    conference and who are no longer employed by Digital.   Please,
    keep these and other former DECies in our prayers.
    
    Richard

re Note 157.27 by CSC32::J_CHRISTIE:

> 	Cal Hoe

        It's interesting, but I think of Cal rather often, even
        though I've only ever met him in Notes.

        Any word on how he and his family are doing?

        Bob

    add Carla Blazek to the list...
    
    Nanci

Bob,

	I'm certain Cal would be pleased to know that he is remembered here.
I hear from him infrequently.  Last I heard, Cal was going through the anxiety
of another workforce reduction, this time at Cray.

	Some folks may not know this about Cal, but he was fully trained as
an Episcopal priest.  A crisis of a personal nature interrupted his plans to
be ordained.  Roy Sano, the presiding Bishop of the Rocky Mountain Conference
of United Methodist Church, was his mentor.

Peace,
Richard

Nanci .29,

	To the best of my knowledge, Carla never visited here.  But I was
privileged to know the mystical poet with the spikey hair and spiderweb
stockings.  And I know several others here knew Carla as well.

	I will keep her close in prayer.

Peace,
Richard

   Having met Carla I'll say this is a time to rejoice in what may 
   become.  I am happy for Carla and wish her well is all new endevor.

   Peace,
   Allison

From:	PKGSRV::ORZECH "Alvin Orzechowski @ACI DTN: 474-5370  16-Sep-1992 1618" 16-SEP-1992 15:15:54.60
To:	@GOOD_BYE
CC:	ORZECH
Subj:	Good Bye

        Sorry this is being done like a mass-mailing, but you're only
        one of several people I wanted to contact and I couldn't take
        the time to write each of you an individual note.

        Monday I was informed that my services with Digital Equipment
        Corporation will no longer be needed.  Friday, 18 September
        1992, will be my last day in the office.

        Thanx for your friendship.  I'm looking forward to new
        opportunities but I will miss you.  Best of luck to you and
        please remember me kindly.

        Think "Peace",

        Alvin

    I was fortunate to have met Carla on several occassions, in fact, we
    were able to spend a wonderful Sunday afternoon together while I was in
    the Seattle area during our honeymoon trip there last week.  She is
    excited as she sets forth on this new journey.
    
    I look forward to the day her beautiful poetry is published for all the
    world to share.  I suspect it is Divinely inspired.
    
    Ro
    

Please add Rollyn Trueblood to your prayers.  And also Mary Beth, his
bride-to-be.

Rollyn,

	Fare thee well, friend.  May God guide thy way and be with thee always.

Peace,
Richard

    Sorry to hear that news, Richard.  My prayers are with Rollyn and Mary
    Beth.
    
    Ro
    

    Allison Parent, a former moderator of CHRISTIAN-PERSPECTIVE, has
    announced that her last day with Digital will be this coming Friday.
    
    Richard
    

I know of several people who'll be affected in the next few weeks.

I pray that their circumstances will be empty of stress and full
of opportunity.

Richard

        I believe that I am one of those "at risk" people to whom
        Richard refers.

        I will probably receive my formal notice next week.

        I currently have one "hot prospect" within Digital.

        I welcome your prayers.

        Bob

Yes, Bob.  I had you and others in mind, I regret to say.  My prayers
are with you.

Richard

           <<< Note 157.40 by CSC32::J_CHRISTIE "Pacifist Hellcat" >>>

>Yes, Bob.  I had you and others in mind, I regret to say.  My prayers
>are with you.

>Richard


Thanks, Richard.  Your prayers are certainly appreciated. :^)


Sandy

    Just to let folks here know.... Ro (Flaherty) Reinke and
    Mary Stanley are no longer with Digital as of this week.

    Richard

    sooooo many people,  sooooo many people ... sigh
    
    I am sooooo tired; I am soooo sorry for the turmoil people are going
    thru - and rumors floating around about no end in sight.  Sigh...
    
    Dear God - that you may wrap a blanket of love, of warmth around, these
    our friends.  That you may lift them out of the trenches and help them
    as they struggle to find the way.  That you might be the light, maybe
    distant, yet visable.  Kiss these, our friends, with your gentleness
    and let them feel your strength, your comfort.
    
    	In Christ's Name, we come to you in prayer.
    

Might I suggest that we also offer prayer for those left behind.  The 
strain they will face in the next year will be enormous.


Sandy

    

    .44  Truly!
    
    Richard

    FYI, Jerry Beeler left the company on Friday.
    
    		Alfred

    RE: .46
    
    Where did he go? TFSO or on his own?
    
    Marc H.

    RE: .47 I believe TFSO but I'm not 100% sure. He was told he was
    getting TFSO'd so he sold his house and made some arrangements to
    prepare for a new career. Then he was told he wasn't getting TFSO'd.
    This was more than a little disconcerting and he was "working the
    issue" last I heard. I'll let you all know when I know for sure. I
    haven't been able to connect with him by phone since last week.

    		Alfred

I exchanged some mail messages with him last week.  My impression was
that he got fed up with Digital so he quit and went to work for HP.

				-- Bob