Drew's job

5-13 We have been so blessed with Drew's new job. Drew is now the Assistant Administrator at Legacy Asssisted Living of Spanish Fork.

Last year at this time he was working as a part-time teller at Chase Bank, I wasn't working, Marlee was 8 months old, and we were living in my parent's basement. We were so grateful to my parents for letting us live at there house, but felt stuck because we weren't making enough income on our own to survive, and we both had strong feelings about me staying with the kids and not going back to work.

We had a rough time looking for jobs for Drew; I think we looked and applied for hundreds of healthcare jobs for at least 10 months. Drew also met with countless people in the healthcare administration field asking for advice and information about the field, and hoping it would lead to a job. We felt like we had all these leads, but none of them led to jobs. This was a hard period of time for us, especially Drew. He had such a strong desire to provide for us and our new family, so it really was a blow to his confidence that he wasn't able to at this time. Nothing seemed like it was working out, and it was so easy to become negative and impatient during this time although we only lived there for over 2 years. So when this job came, it was a true miracle. We were finally able to move into a townhouse in Springville! It's always easier looking back on situations in your life than when you are right in the middle of them. I can see now how short of a period it was, and how silly we were being. Although we didn't feel like it at the time, a job was right around the corner.

It was hard to see it while going through this small trial, but I know Heavenly Father had a perfect plan for us, and has one for our future too. It is so easy to lose the faith, but Heavenly Father is always there for us. We go through periods where we feel like He has left our side, but really it is us who have drifted away.

This job was perfect for Drew. He really excels at work because it totally fits his personality. He works really hard, and the owners of the company and his boss have noticed, are excited, and have plans for his future with them. I feel like Drew's co-workers are cheerleaders, rooting for him and his progression. They can see his potential and how hard he works and want him to excel almost as much as we do.

Since I started writing this, Drew has now become the Marketing Director at Legacy. This is another huge blessing in our life, and came at such a needed time since we now have 2 beautiful little girls in our family to take care and provide for.

I have a testimony and am continuing to learn that Heavenly Father desires to bless us, and it is us, not Him, who prevent those blessings from coming through our disobedience.