But If Not . . .

About three years ago in Colorado we became familiar with a talk by Elder Dennis E. Simmons title "But If Not . . " It was what got us through when Hubby didn't get the first job in Montana (for which we are now very grateful). And now it is the theme for this month.

I thought I had an excellent chance at the last job I applied for. It would have answered so many of our prayers and our families prayers. We would have had enough money to cover living expenses, more than we have made for four years, as well as health insurance, leave time, and I would be working full-time in my field again. What could be better? But, it wasn't right. And so, our little "theme" came back to mind.

We must have the same faith as Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego.

Our God will deliver us from ridicule and persecution, but if not. … Our God will deliver us from sickness and disease, but if not … . He will deliver us from loneliness, depression, or fear, but if not. … Our God will deliver us from threats, accusations, and insecurity, but if not. … He will deliver us from death or impairment of loved ones, but if not, … we will trust in the Lord.

Our God will see that we receive justice and fairness, but if not. … He will make sure that we are loved and recognized, but if not. … We will receive a perfect companion and righteous and obedient children, but if not, … we will have faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, knowing that if we do all we can do, we will, in His time and in His way, be delivered and receive all that He has. ²⁰ I so testify in the name of Jesus Christ, amen.

I don't know how to say it any better than that. So this week, we are thankful for what we have, the many blessings we have been given, and all that we are able to accomplish. And for better or worse, I put my drafting and landscape design cards on the services board at work. We shall see what happens, whatever it is, it will be the Lord's will, and that will be for the best. 

Only getting stronger!

Employment

Three interviews down, one job acquired, one rejection, and we wait to hear on the third. I find that working around other people's plans all day drives me nuts. I miss designing and planning. I'm even starting to miss irrigation design. So now we wait through the weekend to hear on the planning position. If this one doesn't work than it will be time to push the self-employment hard. There is a need to good drafting here, and that would beat where I am at now. I just gotta do something.

Hubby has been torturing us with pictures of Oakley. He looks so much like Shelby, super fuzzy and very cute. Lucky he is in Indiana or we might have to go get a dog. We miss our fuzzy girl and all her warmth and love. It is hard to be dogless. But we don't have a lot of fuzz time, too much work and school.

Lucifer still is not able to drive out of the garage. We've tried so hard to get the brakes to fit, and the dumb things just wont. We really need to get that thing moving again, but now there is no time.