I have been encouraged by a very special person to write again. A few things have happened since I last wrote anything. So here's the recap:
A couple of weeks ago I was approached by my former boss and friend to come to California for a few days and help right the wrongs that had occurred in the office since my departure. She paid my airfare, and for my time working. My favorite part of the weekend was that it was Mother's Day and I did not share with my mother, or mother-in-law that I was coming.
I showed up at church that Sunday with the plan to surprise my mom. I pulled into the parking lot at the same time as my parents, so I delayed my entrance a few minutes. I made eye-contact with my dad as I walked into the chapel-he was expecting me. I then sat down right next to my mom with a big grin on my face. The look on hers was priceless!! She sputtered, asking me what I was doing there and where I came from, or something along those lines.
And then she cried.
And then I cried.
It was the best moment.
I was going to sit in between my parents, but my sister came too and she wanted to sit by me! It was nice seeing old friends that day, none of whom knew I was going to be there, for I kept my secret well. It was so hard not to post anything on Facebook! Then, that afternoon I was able to speak with my brother Tyler, who is serving a mission in Michigan right now. He will be home next May. I haven't heard his voice in a year and it was good to visit with my entire family.
It's funny, when Earl and I moved to Arizona last year, I didn't cry when I said goodbye to my family. Yet I bawled my eyes out when I said goodbye to my friends at the barn. It was the same situation when we went back for a visit last October.
This time around, when my parents dropped me off at the airport, I hugged my mom and dad so tight. I cried. I didn't cry when I left the barn. But saying goodbye to my parents hurt. I keep trying to tell them to move out here. I don't think it'll happen though.
The other big thing that has happened is that I have a new job. I am the new Shipping Clerk at Western Window Systems. I work with a guy from church. He's the Shipping Manager and I am his assistant. I've completed one week there and I really like it! It was kind of "sink or swim" last week. The guy who was supposed to train me was out sick 3 of the 5 days. So I learned/did a lot by myself. I still have tons to learn and hope to heaven that I don't screw up too badly!
I like to think that I've turned a page in my own story. I'm not stuck in a rut. Things get me down at times, but I don't wallow anymore. There are times when I'm sad, but I move on.
So yeah. I'm making a fresh start. I'm not perfect, it's not a New Year's Resolution, "and I know I'll take some falls. But with the Good Lord as my captain, I can make it through them all." (If you can name that song, you get a virtual high five from me!)
