Ever since our return, things have been a little bumpy, but not bad. As soon as we were off that plane, I was offered a job at a local pharmacy (which I will ALWAYS love) until Nate could find work. Nate found something shortly thereafter, and I've continued to work a few days a week, mostly because it helps me keep my sanity, mostly because I love it, mostly because I love being a pharmacy tech. I've enjoyed every minute and grown to love some amazing people.
It's now June 2015. Same old is happening. Nate works full time, I work part time. A few months ago I had a pretty large meltdown. I kept telling Nate I felt really unsettled here. Of course it will always be home, and of course I will always love it. However, for the life of me, I could not make it FEEL like home. I did my best to settle into our apartment, decorate, and do all the things I love. With little to no success, I felt frustrated. How could I be home, yet feel like I needed to be somewhere else? Figuring out where that place existed is a challenge in and of itself.
A couple weeks ago Nate got a call. A call that really made my anxiety shoot up in the air. They wanted to contact everyone on his resume that he submitted and perform a background check. Nate approved, and within the next day they had contacted all of those people, asked for 3 more professional references, and called everyone in his work history. They really meant business. Then it was, "Okay, we will let you know."
For that entire week, Nate and I (and Paisley) were super diligent in saying our family prayers at night. Now, more than ever, was the time we needed some guidance. We kept praying that if Nate were meant to accept this job and it was what we were supposed to do, God would help him get this job offer. If it wasn't meant to be, we asked for peace of mind knowing that there was something here we needed to do still. Some unfinished business or missionary work. Something! Days and days went by. Nate would come home. "Did you get a call?" "Nope." So we hung our heads and ate dinner, and prayed even more frevently that night. Talk about over a week of torture, not knowing what God wanted from us.
Long story short, Nate has accepted a position with the Idaho State Department of Ag in Boise. We have both given notice to our jobs, and anticipate moving within the next few weeks depending on how quickly we can find a good place to live.
This has been quite the roller coaster for us, but it has reminded me how incredibly mindful God is of our situation. We both feel a huge sense of peace about our decision, and we know this is where the Lord needs us for the time being. We are grateful for the support of our family and friends in past months. There's no way we could ever repay you for what you've all done for us.
We are excited (Kayla is a WIDE range of emotions- it's a girl thing) for what is ahead of us, and look forward to what Heavenly Father has in store. I know He has a plan for us. Even in moments of darkness when I have felt like He's forgotten about us, I know it's for our good. And He really hasn't forgotten us. He's been allowing us to GREATLY use our faith and depend on Him.
*raises glass of Pepsi*
Here's to another adventure!
Onward and upward.
(P.S. If you live in Boise, now is your time to help a sister out and help us find a place to live. HAHAHAHA...but really...)
P.S.S. Mom, it's really not that far. It could be HAWAII!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :)
A couple weeks ago Nate got a call. A call that really made my anxiety shoot up in the air. They wanted to contact everyone on his resume that he submitted and perform a background check. Nate approved, and within the next day they had contacted all of those people, asked for 3 more professional references, and called everyone in his work history. They really meant business. Then it was, "Okay, we will let you know."
For that entire week, Nate and I (and Paisley) were super diligent in saying our family prayers at night. Now, more than ever, was the time we needed some guidance. We kept praying that if Nate were meant to accept this job and it was what we were supposed to do, God would help him get this job offer. If it wasn't meant to be, we asked for peace of mind knowing that there was something here we needed to do still. Some unfinished business or missionary work. Something! Days and days went by. Nate would come home. "Did you get a call?" "Nope." So we hung our heads and ate dinner, and prayed even more frevently that night. Talk about over a week of torture, not knowing what God wanted from us.
Long story short, Nate has accepted a position with the Idaho State Department of Ag in Boise. We have both given notice to our jobs, and anticipate moving within the next few weeks depending on how quickly we can find a good place to live.
This has been quite the roller coaster for us, but it has reminded me how incredibly mindful God is of our situation. We both feel a huge sense of peace about our decision, and we know this is where the Lord needs us for the time being. We are grateful for the support of our family and friends in past months. There's no way we could ever repay you for what you've all done for us.
We are excited (Kayla is a WIDE range of emotions- it's a girl thing) for what is ahead of us, and look forward to what Heavenly Father has in store. I know He has a plan for us. Even in moments of darkness when I have felt like He's forgotten about us, I know it's for our good. And He really hasn't forgotten us. He's been allowing us to GREATLY use our faith and depend on Him.
*raises glass of Pepsi*
Here's to another adventure!
Onward and upward.
(P.S. If you live in Boise, now is your time to help a sister out and help us find a place to live. HAHAHAHA...but really...)
P.S.S. Mom, it's really not that far. It could be HAWAII!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :)
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