A week later

So, remember a week ago when we were talking about that obnoxious coworker? So many of you said it would play itself out, one way or another. And you were all right with it.  It truly did play itself out.  Truly in a way I didn't expect when I mentioned it last week and how soon it happened. 

I had prayed so much about this situation for a few months.  I was honest with God.  I told Him I did not like her and I wanted her gone yet I knew that He loved her and she was an image bearer of Him.  I asked for patience to deal with her and I asked for forgiveness on the times I had trouble dealing with her.  

I came close last Wednesday to quitting. To giving my notice and leaving.  She pulled into the parking garage the same time I did and I literally cried for a few minutes before I got my act together and went to work.  I texted my husband and said "I'm done here.  I'm going to give my notice".  I didn't care that I had nothing lined up for a job.  He was (and always has been) very supportive of me.

It was a very intense week.  I wrote an incredibly long post about it and if anyone wants to read it, email me at lv2trnscrb@aol.com and I'll send you a copy of what I wrote.  But I decided not to post it in a public forum as I really do not know who reads these things and though I kept names out of it, who knows who might have read it and put pieces together.

And then.........when everything was at the lowest it possibly could be at. It was announced by the obnoxious coworker to me that she was LEAVING.  That yesterday, Friday, was her last day. She left at noon.  I was so grateful to get her out of the building.  She said she had a new job. A place she had worked at before who wanted her back and was happy she would be coming back.  A wonderful opportunity for her.  I'm not 100% sure this was the case but I'm not going to question it and I'm going to remain grateful that this chapter is closed.

This past Thursday I prayed what I wanted to happen.  I prayed for her to get a great job, wonderful coworkers, great pay, benefits and the like.  And then I said "Your will Lord, not mine. Whatever you want to do."  And I surrendered it to Him.

And though I was prepared to walk away, I was totally surprised about the events of Friday.  So totally surprised.  I would not have imagined how it played out if you had asked me about it a week ago.

But she is gone.  GONE!!!! 

It will be quieter in the office which is a good thing.

A worker who was harassed, bullied and really stalked will be able to breathe a bit easier.

And I wish the obnoxious coworker well.  I will continue to pray for her for a bit but I am sure in time she will bump off my prayer list.  

I learned a lot from this situation. Something I have not had to deal with before.  I'll be wiser in the future if faced with such a thing.

I'm just grateful she is gone.

And I truly do wish her the best.