This is the year of finding a good job, a place to call home, and somewhere to stay and raise our family. This is no small task. It's been a big year, and a stressful one.
We have walked that fine line between having faith in the future,
and having no idea what it has in store.
Ultimately, we know there is a plan, and that the Lord will direct our path as we trust in Him.
One day, looking back, it will all make sense, and we will be able to see where all of the dots connected, to lead us to where we need to be. In the meantime, it can be an overwhelmingly stressful process, complete with many sleepless nights.
After months of searching, we decided to investigate an opportunity in Helena MT.
We took the family with us on our journey, and did our very best to take in the area, the job, and all that Montana had to offer.
We enjoyed our little family getaway, and the opportunity to find out about the practice.
Over time, and with great consideration, patience, and prayer we made a decision to move forward with the job in Montana. Justin accepted the job, and with that came the full time investment of my heart and soul as I began preparing Helena to be the home for our family.
Our excitement grew quickly as we continued forward with our plans. Very suddenly however, Justin's feelings changed... as if a bigger picture had become clear to him. From this new vantage point he could see this may not be the right fit. He began feeling very strongly that our family should look else where. Within just a matter of days, and a few intense hours, the job fell through, and we went back to the drawing board once again.
I am so grateful Justin followed his promptings, and so proud of him! It is not easy to do what he did. Sometimes, not at all easy to follow what your heart is telling you. He had enough faith and enough courage to act, and that will make all the difference. If Helena is not where our family needs to be, it's because we are needed somewhere else. I know he is so trusted by our Father in Heaven, even with such a large decision as this. I have felt very much a part of the decision making process, and I am glad Justin will discuss these important matters with me, ask for my opinions and feelings... I am not sure if he likes my answer at times, because the thoughts and impressions that have come to me, are that 'he will know' and to 'let him lead, and follow.'
What a blessing it is that I have to follow him with complete confidence, trust and loyalty. He has my whole heart, and it is my honor and privilege to follow him, and ultimately, there is nothing I want to do more. Knowing that following him is what Heavenly Father wants me to do as well makes this even more important to me. I don't want Justin to feel he is carrying the burden all on his own... just the opposite. I know we can still talk and discuss these important matters, but feel comforted knowing he will feel clear and confidant regarding where to lead our family.
So for now it is back to the drawing board, and back to the unknown.
~Our future is as bright as our Faith~
-Thomas S. Monson
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