Karen, I'm so sorry this happened to you. We've been where you are. One company kept my husband "on a string" for over 6 months, then hired someone else. Thankfully, he was working the whole time, but the dishonesty of their actions still makes me angry. (And it's been 15 years.) I don't understand the necessity for dishonesty in business. I don't guess I ever will.

Father, thank You for helping us through every moment of our days. Please be with Karen and help her through this time. Please help her to find another job that will allow her to make a good salary and still take care of her family. In Jesus' name, Amen.