Since we have moved to Vernal, I've been desperately wanting some good friends. It's a strange transition going from living in a house of friends to living with just one person - my best friend, I know - but just that one person. It's also an interesting transition from living in a house filled with estrogen and all the validation you want, to living with... well, a boy. I love Mike, and I have loved the adjustment, but there are moments when I just really miss having some good girl friends close by. I have relished my weekend opportunities to visit with some friends in Salt Lake and it has definitely helped. Needless to say, my prayers have included this little plea. Last week I got a calling in our new ward. Second counselor in the Relief Society Presidency. I know Heavenly Father answers prayers, and this is proof of that. Also proof that He will answer them in his own way. I wanted good girl friends - now I will have the opportunity to be a friend to a whole group of women in my ward.
Well, the lack of friends wasn't my only gripe about life in Vernal. My other gripe was that I have so much downtime between when I get home from work and when Mike gets home from work. I'm a social person. I don't like being alone too often - although I am learning to adjust. The day after I was called to be in the presidency, my principal and vice principal called me into the office. They asked me if I would be on a committee of teachers that will be spearheading ideas to improve the school. This will be a bit of a time commitment and definitely require me to be involved even more than I am.
Wanted friends? Solved.
Needed something to fill my time? Done and done again.
The Lord truly works in mysterious ways. I know He hears my prayers and I know He answers them. I know that He is blessing Mike and I. And I know that He will bless me in these new endeavors. I am so grateful right now and so excited for these opportunities to serve others and become more involved with this community that is becoming our home.
4 comments:
Trisha you are awesome... and I totally completely understand what you mean. Moving out to Iowa.. newly married I felt the same way in so many aspects. you're right though. God really does answer prayers! I wish I could come visit you so we could hang out. love ya girl
His clock is not our clock, for sure! I am so excited for both new opportunities. You will be an incredible injection of energy and ideas for both. By the way, is Marci in Ames? If so, we need to introduce her to Uncle Joe and Aunt Eileen...
Now that you are busy can I be a SLC friend you can hang out with! Nick and I went out of town this weekend so sorry it didn't work out to see you guys when you came in. But...I am so glad that you have so many new opportunities to perfectly fill up your time and get you some more friends up there! I miss you. I will call you soon!
I love you baby!! You are such an awesome person that the friends will come knocking at your door as soon as they hear of your awesomeness.
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