Change and Uncertainty

On February 3, Travis found out that the company that he worked for was going bankrupt, and that he was now unemployed. This news was a huge shock, and threw our lives upside down in an instant. I like to have a feeling of control and stability in life, so I was very upset by this news, and by the uncertainty that it brought with it. Well it's been a couple of weeks now, and we are still unemployed, but I have gotten to the point where I am at peace with this obstacle and know that all will turn out good in the end and that Travis will get a job where our family is meant to be at this time in our lives. I am still sad about the prospect of having to move from Jacksonville, because we love it here, and have made so many wonderful friendships, but I know that if I just put my faith in the Lord and accept his will for us that we will be ok.

We hoped to be able to find a job that would allow us to stay in Jacksonville because we just bought a house a few months ago, and have made some lasting friendships in the ward. But all of the jobs that would allow us to stay have required more hours than Travis has, or just haven't worked out, so it looks like we will have to start another adventure somewhere else(we still don't know where though!!) The future is still very much up in the air at this point, but whatever comes will be an adventure.

Our Beloved Prophet

My cousin had this posted on her blog, and I thought that it was such a beautiful poem about President Hinckley's return home.














I imagine he's running to Marjorie now,
Yes, running, not waving his cane.
I see him embracing his father and mother
While they keep repeating his name.
I see him now meeting his forebears,
Brother Brigham and Joseph are there.
Sweet reunion of prophets,united by service
That only such noble men share.
I see him embraced by the Savior
While Father says, "Good and well done.
So faithful in stalwart endurance,
I welcome My noble, most excellent son."
I then hear the ripples of laughter
As he says the reception's just fine,
But he hopes that he'll get an assignment or two
Since there's no need to waste any time.
I can hear his clear voice in the stillness
At the close of this sweet Sabbath day,
Have faith and move forward —
there's work to be done.
President Hinckley would want it that way.
Anna M. Molgard January 27, 2008