Quick Words
I am really enjoying my new job. It's fun learning an entirely new industry, and I think it meshes with my personality really well. The people I work with are great - I've loved getting to know everybody, and it's just fun to be there. The pay definitely doesn't hurt either :) I really miss working with Mike on a regular basis, but I'm glad I'm still able to help him out. But all in all, I think this was a good change for me.
I wish I believed in myself more, and had more confidence in myself. I don't know why it's been such a basically life long struggle for me, but I really do have a hard time recognizing my merits. I'm thankful for a husband, family, and friends who all give me boosts, and I wish I was better about being gracious in my thanks (rather than blushing and mumbling a "thanks" or trying to talk down the compliment). But really - thanks for making me feel good about myself. Really.
I've been feeling kinda down today. A family in my "home" stake in Colorado is going through an extremely difficult time right now. The father was involved in an incredibly serious car accident, suffering burns over 70% of his body, and passed away yesterday. They are an incredibly brilliant family, and my thoughts and prayers are with them. At the same time, I feel thankful for the knowledge I have that death isn't the end. Life is but a blink in our existence, and even though we lose loved ones for a time, we don't lose them forever. They will see their father again.
I am so thankful for my family. I have been extremely blessed in having parents who have always shown love for each other and each of us kids. I have sisters nearby who, despite being over 15 years older than me, are so much fun to be around, and talk to. Fun nieces and nephews to hang out with, and get excited over video games with. Really, I am so thankful for everyone in my family, and in my family "in law." Between all of them and great friends, I have some pretty awesome people in my life.
I seriously ate too much Cafe Rio salad tonight. Blargh.
And....I think that's it for my little "mind spew." Just felt like putting a few thoughts down. Now...off for some game time until Mark gets home.
posted by Robin @ 9:04 PM
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First of all, I'm excited that you posted!
I'm sorry that you are feeling down. It is so hard to watch people that you love and admire suffer. That was a terribly tragic story, but as you said, thank Heavens for knowledge of the Plan!
I wish that you could see yourself the way we (your friends) do. You are an amazing person and I absolutely believe in you and all that you want to do.
I'm really glad that you are still liking your new job, and excited about more lunch dates in the future!
I'm so glad you are enjoying your new job. Since you spend a lot of time there, it's important for it to be a good experience. So sad about your friends, I always hate it when parents leave children behind, but it is also a great reminder of how amazing the plan of salvation is. I hope you're finding some peace.
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