Most of the time when people talk about change, it's always looked at negatively. The people I am talking about are the ones that didn't necessarily like change because it messed up the groove you were already in and you were liking it. Until recently I was one of them. I have had some things change in my life that have opened my eyes a little bit to realize what it is that I've been missing. To explain why I now feel this way it would be best for me to go back a few months. You know how you can sometimes feel when something in your life is going to change? You aren't quite sure what is going to change or if it'll be good or bad?
Well I have been feeling this for about 4 months now and the anxiety was getting built up and wearing on my patience to wait to find out what was going to change.
I was asked to meet with a member in our Bishopric on September 18th and they extended the call to be the 2nd Counselor in the Primary Presidency. I couldn't believe it! I have never been asked to be in the presidency of any really big organization (the Laurel president doesn't really count, I don't think) and didn't feel like I'd be the best person for the job. I mean, I have no knowledge of what really goes on behind the scenes, I get nervous teaching no matter what age it is, and I have no kids so I don't completely understand them or know the best way to teach them. I'd rather practice on my own kids instead of others' in the ward! Plus I was loving Activity Days and I would miss the girls. Even though I was silently feeling this way, I eagerly accepted. I feel so blessed to be trusted with this calling.
Maybe this was finally the change that I knew was coming! I could finally relax! I was wrong though.
The next day (September 19th) I submitted an application to a credit union. I had kind of an 'in' with the job but still wasn't sure what to expect. I went in for an interview on the 22nd and was offered the job on the 23rd. Talk about quick! I knew I was wanting a change in jobs but wasn't quite sure if this was what would be best for me at the time. I talked it through with Levi and he being the amazing husband he is talked me through all the fears and reservations I had. I prayed about it and received and answer quite quick. I knew I was supposed to take the job but also that I needed to pray to receive more of a confirmation. I called back a few hours later and accepted! So now I have a new job! I work at Associated Federal Employees Federal Credit Union. Yeah, I had never heard about it before until we became friends with the couple where she worked. She just had a baby and wanted to stay home.
It's been three weeks so far and I am really liking it! I am glad I made the switch. Now I think I am all done for changes in my life right now!
In other news my eye is doing much better! Not completely healed yet, but it is improving. There is no longer an open sore just an ugly scar. I can't really see still because everything bounces off of the scar and makes it even harder for the part of my pupil that isn't covered to see. The shapes are more definitive now but still shapes. I don't have to go to the doctor as often but I still go so they can make sure my vision will and is coming back. I am so grateful for all of the prayers on my behalf. That is why my eye is to the point that it is.
So in the end, timing in our lives is expertly planned and executed. Change is good.
