Good things to Come

I have been pretty sparse in posting due to being anxiously engaged in other ventures that required a lot of my attention.  And that is okay.  I have one more week of practicum before I wrap up grad school for good.  Not sure what happens next.

Especially since yesterday Brent found himself on the receiving end of a pink slip.  It is a great example of how you can go from being one of the top salesman at the President's Circle celebration trip one year to the unemployed line.

And that is okay too,  because we are prepared.  We have very few financial obligations, savings in the bank, a little income still coming in, and a lot of Faith that everything is in Heavenly Father's hands.  I feel peace.

We decided first and foremost that whatever we need to do, submit, be open to doing- we would.  If that means moving from a home that has been a very comfortable fit for the last 12 years, so be it.  Our hearts aren't set on staying here.  We have grown to love so many of the people around us but if the personal revelation says to move, we will be open to that.

Meanwhile I count my blessings.

Brent, Jensen, Tanner, McKinley, Reagan, and Brady.
The really strong Spirit we felt at scripture study this morning
Pools on hot summer days
Savings/ Being debt free
Good friends who comfort in times of needing comfort
A good night's rest
King of Queen's episodes that make me laugh
Brent's homemade whole wheat chocolate chip pancakes
Fulfilling work
Being a week away from being done with school
The temple
Perspective
Seeing good things happens other people
Tanner's scholarship
Jensen's new job
Red Gerber Daisies
Good Books
Prophets



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