Well, stress has been my close companion lately. I most certainly do not bear the same load that many others do but my trials are hard enough for me; I'm sure most people wouldn't want to endure what I do. It's amazing how things a person cannot see can weigh so heavily on them!
My family moved out of Sheridan, Wyoming last week after my dad was "let go" by his employer of 5 years. And now they're off to St. George, Utah, my dad taking up a new job there! I'm grateful for all of the help that came from loving members of our ward in the moving process and I am glad for the Lord's hand in our lives. Here is a list of our blessings in connection to this huge change (and like Ammon, I'm not boasting of myself but rather acknowledging our need for the help of a loving Heavenly Father and His manifested involvement in our lives):
*My dad was let go instead of being fired or quitting so he received compensation.
*He found and applied for this new job within the week he lost his job. The lady got back to him within the hour he applied and liked him from the start, offering to fly him down to St. George to interview and show him the ropes and see if he really was what she's looking for.
*My brother and sister finished the school year within the week they moved.
*THERE'S A TEMPLE IN ST. GEORGE AND IT WILL BE THE CLOSEST WE HAVE EVER LIVED TO A TEMPLE!
*My dad -who loves people, loves horses and knows a ton about a lot of things (honestly, I can ask him about almost anything and he whips out a whole armory of facts he retains in his vast memory)- will get to use his greatest strengths in this job and he'll be able to spend more time with my family.
*We have extended family in St. George.
*We will be closer to our grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins (within 4 hours) than we ever have been.
*There are so many opportunities and places to go in that area that we haven't had available in any of the places we have lived before. We will be "secluded" but at the same time surrounded by a lot of culture and beauty!
By the way, my dad's new job will be taking people on horseback trail rides through Snow Canyon and taking care of the horses. Way cool!
Oh, I am happy for my family and cannot wait to see them in their new home!
On a dimmer note, I am sad about saying goodbye to everyone in Sheridan and to the area itself. I know that place so well and learned so much from the people and hard experiences that I had there. I grew and especially suffered a lot, but just like with every place we have moved from, I learned to love it. Every time I think of my family, I picture them being there. I don't think it will sink in until I actually go to where they are now. But change is good, it builds us and makes us better able to handle a variety of situations with wisdom. Life is amazing.
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