Everyone else was too, apparently! The CEO just decided to let Dave go, no one else knew at all. He told him "There's no easy way to say this Dave, but we're going to have to let you go. You can get an attorney to read over the mutual separation agreement documents and come back at 5 to let me know if you'll accept it or not. Come back at 5:30 tonight and take all the time you want to clean out your stuff. He was given the opportunity to resign and get 3 months severance, plus his PTO payed out and benefits, or be fired. So of course, he chose the first option quickly. As we read through it, it says basically that if people asked, both parties are supposed to tell others that Mr. Ryerse was seeking out other opportunities. That kind of enraged me because that's pretty much a lie! But we are thankful we do have pay and benefits, that's a huge blessing!
But why? We can only come up with a few things... The CEO felt threatened by Dave, Dave stood up to him more than once on issues that Dave felt were wrong and some poor choices he was making. The hospital is going back down hill after years of rebuilding and we're wondering if he's trying to make it look like it was others faults so he won't get axed. A survey was recently given to many employees about him and the results were not looking good. Maybe he wanted to get rid of those he works closely with before they were questioned and he got in trouble? Maybe he wanted to bring on one of his buddies that would go along with all of his plans and choices he was making and never disagree. We really just don't know! But for Dave, it's really a weight of his (and all of our) shoulders. It was hard to work in that toxic environment where he was constantly being criticized for doing great things. And Dave's not the only one feeling this way. Another resigned (her own choice though), and a bunch other have threatened to quit or feel like he's coming after them next. He's a hard person to work with. Many have commented they can't trust anyone at the hospital anymore or feel so uncomfortable now. We don't really know all the answers but that's okay.
So though it came so fast and was so shocking, we feel it is a blessing! We are so thankful though and know the Lord in this with us! We are so in His hands and thankful for that! When we were fasting the day before, we felt that we were coming to a cross roads and needed to start thinking about where to go next and what to do. When I was thinking Sunday afternoon, I got the impression that things were going so well and so smoothly for our family for so long and now it was time for some challenges and changes. I never told Dave that, but he told me Monday, that when he said his morning prayers, he felt like something like this was going to happen. So these inklings of the Spirit really helped us deal with this and look forward with optimism.
When Dave went in that night to clean out his office, he gave the signed resignation to the CEO, and the CEO told him he was sad to see him go but Dave "just wasn't a good fit there anymore." He also told him he'd be happy to be a reference on his upcoming applications to other places and that he'd be missed.
I'm having a hard time forgiving the CEO, telling Dave we should toilet paper his house and such (ha ha!), but Dave has not been playing the lame game and has been really sweet about it. I'm still working on "frankly forgiving" and I think it helps me to write about it.
That day, Dave got texts from his managers asking what to do about this or that, and he just had to tell them "just do the best you can" or "whatever you think". That was so hard for him not to be ale to help them! Some sensed there was something going on of course. When the official e-mail went out Tuesday morning, telling all employees that Dave would no longer be at the hospital, there was an out pouring of texts, calls and visits. Dave had a huge impact on the hospital! Many said they wouldn't work for any but him and were going to give their two weeks, to which Dave said that the hospital needed them and they needed to stay where they were at. Everyone saying how much they'd miss him and appreciated all he did. So many telling him sorry and asking what they could do for us. Many doctors said they came because they got along with him and he got them out here. Several doctors said they respected Dave and knew he respected him and were so impressed by what a hard worker he is. Many have been praying for us and doing kind things. Contact from others has continued and many are checking in to see what they can do and letting him know how much he's missed. It has been so sweet to see this outpouring of love and support and know others love my Dave as much as I do! :)
One of our sweet friends, Shelly, who worked with Dave, but has since moved on sent me this: "Praying blessings beyond measure for your family in 2016!!! God works all things for good of His people! I truly believe Dave will be blessed with a job in a much better, uplifting environment! You will be blessed with a husband much less stressed this year, which will also ease your heart of worry for him. You are an amazing couple that puts God first and I know that will see you through! Dave is an amazing man and should work where he is appreciated for his talents. We love the Ryerses and can't wait to see God work for you and see where your journey goes next!"
Also, my friend Bryndi happened to be in her appointment checking on her baby, when the news broke out. The nurses and her doctor were all talking about it, shocked, concerned, sad that he would be leaving. She was eavesdropping and was having a hard time concentrating on her appointment and ultrasound, she was thinking about us the whole time. When she got to her car, she said she bawled. She prayed and cried, wondering what was going on and if we were all right. She prayed for us all night and was so worried! She felt prompted and went to see Mariah, one of our good friends and one of Dave's managers, who was in tears (and her husband Ben said he'd only seen her cry twice and this was one of them since they'd been married). She was so upset about him leaving. It helped for the two to talk, but Bryndi said she felt like it wasn't time to talk to me yet. She also let Bishop know so he and his wife were praying for us too. That night, she said she was up all night praying for us, so worried. But then, the impression came and God told her that "The Ryerses are covenant keepers. I will take care of my own and they are in my hands." After that, she was able to get to sleep. I was able to talk to her the next night, and tears flowed and hugs were shared as we exchanged our impressions and experiences. I am so thankful for her prayers and revelation that helped me in this time of need! And for the prayers, concern and love for so many others! They've helped so much. One day, I was really angry and upset and sad, but most of the days have been good and we will go forward knowing God is in control!
Everyone could tell by the e-mail something was fishy. The CEO had a new person to fill Dave's spot on sight on Tuesday, yeah, that was weird. Everyone knows it's nothing Dave did wrong, but it's still hard. Dave was able to talk to his older CEO, Ned, who was awesome. They talked on the phone forever and Ned couldn't believe all of the junk going on now at the hospital, helped console Dave and let him know he was doing the right things, and was ready to be a reference for Dave. We've been able to tell the real story to family and a few other close friends we feel deserve to know, and that made it feel much better too.
We know Dave has had so much success and will continue to do so, with help from Heavenly Father. On to new adventures and new experience! Goodbye, MHCC!
We know Dave has had so much success and will continue to do so, with help from Heavenly Father. On to new adventures and new experience! Goodbye, MHCC!
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