This past weekend was such a good one for Sebastian and I. My cute husband went for a job interview a few weeks ago for a part-time job. He thought the interview went very well and was excited he had a chance to try and sharpen his interview skills. After 10 days or so, Sebastian commented to me that he was certain he had done well in this interview and was excited for the 2nd job, but since he had not heard from them he did not think he got the job. Friday, he received an email extending the position to him. He was thrilled that this had turned out well and laughed that he quickly gave up when I told him that he may still have the job. Monday he signed the offer and was pleased to find that he would be compensated well at this part-time job. It was great news for us as I have been out of work for 16 months with the internship and the cancer.
Saturday morning was the beginning of General Conference. Due to my sleeping problems, I did not fall asleep until almost 4 AM the night before and did not wake up until 11. I turned on conference and watched the last hour and resolved to watch it on KBYU to catch up. No sooner had "Amen" been said to the closing prayer, when my phone began to ring. It was my Grandma and she was asking if I had watched conference. I felt a little embarassed because of my sleeping late and quickly explained myself. Sweet Grandma had called to ask if I had heard the news. The news that had caused her to burst into tears was that they were building a temple in Winnipeg Canada. I began to weep as she told me this marvelous news and felt stirred that these 2 happenings may be a sign to me. I know the worth of a born-and-raised-Utah Mormon in the "mission field" who is also a returned missionary. It benefits the ward they land in greatly and I know Sebastian's ward in Winnipeg was thrilled at the thought of me joining their numbers. Well, I called my sweetheart to tell him and he was shocked that his little stake had finally got the temple they prayed so ferverently for. We listened to the anouncement together. It was such a faith building moment for me. The temple is such a great blessing and a responsibility. It reaffirmed my commitment to go and be sealed to Sebastian soon.
So the strange thoughts. Originally, we had planned that I would move to Canada and build our life there. I then had some bad experiences in Winnipeg and then found out that my work in Canada would be as a case manager and not a therapist because I do not have my doctorate, yet. That had us back at the drawing board for a new plan. we decided that economically and emotionally it would be more beneficial to make our life in the US, wherever I got a job. This was the plan and then cancer happened. So I have been at a stalemate for the past 9 months. So I began to think, maybe these things were a "sign" that we should make life in Canada. This thought totally feels foreign. It is also very difficult for me because my Dad is ill and I worry. I have been his caretaker for the past few years and the thought of not doing that (He has stated that he will NOT move) worries me immensely. Now, I am not packing yet, I just put the option back on the table for my husband. I listened through conference and was moved to hear about enduring trials and being charitable and the sanctity of families. I felt spiritually fed but confused about the next few months and our future. Thank heavens for modern day revelation. And now I need to go forward with faith and find out what life has in store for us in the next few months as I graduate and finish my internship and begin to look for employment.
Wonderful! Uplifting!
ReplyDeleteIt isn't where we come from, it's where we're going that counts.
However, do not mistake activity for achievement.
It is more important to know where we're going than to get there quickly.