Very Blessed!

I can't even express how grateful i am today. Since being home from school i have struggled. I have been trying to find work so that i can earn the money i need for next school year. After a month of being home, i have been very close to just giving up. I have been praying like crazy for help and asking for the strength and faith to keep on going. I knew if i did my part and all i could do in looking for work, then the Lord will do his and help me.

A ward member helped me out and got me a mini job last week. I have been going over everyday for a few hours to an 85 year old gentleman's house and helping him clean and de-junk and cook him dinner. His name is Russ and i love him! He is so funny and very sarcastic. I love teasing him and giving him a hard time. Seeing him just living his life and keep on going being the age he is, is inspiring! I love helping everyday, The only downside is that his house reeks of cigarette smoke. His past wife was a heavy heavy smoker and so now the house smells just like it. When i leave his house, my clothes my hair and even my skin smells like it. Definitely another reminder of why i will never smoke!

 And then i got a call. Big 5 called me and wanted an interview! I couldn't believe it! Now this isn't a place a really saw myself working at or my first choice, but i am done being picky and i am grateful for any work! So today i went to the interview and i got the job!! Its only part time but its a job and a start! He interviewed me and i can't believe i was hired! I have no retail experience, i mentioned on my application that i may be working wheat harvest, and i mention how i need more hours and may look for another job. It just didn't seem like i was worth it because i am only here for the summer and may or may not reduce hours there for something else. But amidst that he gave me the job. I know this was because of Heavenly Father, it had to be! Oh and i had to take a math test.... i was more nervous about that than the actually interview! It was kinda hard! i haven't done math in forever and being timed and having no calculator, i actually had to really think and i sweated a bit haha

I know the Lord had a hand in this. Just when i was about to break and give up, he stepped in and lifted me up and gave me a boost to keep going. I am humbled and grateful and my love for my Heavenly Father has grown so much!!

Oh and this weekend was graduation and seminary graduation. It was nice to go to those and support my friends who are now getting ready for the big world!!