I don't really have anything to exciting going on in my life right now, I am staying busy with work and everyday life. This month has been really hard on me. It has been exactly a year since I moved back home. When I look back at the person I was last year to who I am now, I am very grateful for the trials that I have been given. I feel so much closer to my Heavenly Father. I was so mad at him last year. I couldn't understand why he would allow me to go through so much pain. I couldn't understand why my husband didn't want me anymore. I loved being a wife, I loved everything about it, the cooking, the cleaning, having someone to talk to all the time. I kept telling myself I did something wrong. Even though I knew in my heart that I was a good wife. There was nothing I could have done to change the out come of my marriage, but I still struggled. And I still struggle today. I never thought I would be single at this point in my life. I was supposed to be starting my family but I know that Heavenly Father has a different plan for me.
I love going to the temple, I had a hard time going by myself but I was lucky that my great friend Kendyl was always willing to go with me. I am even at the point where I can go on my own, The temple is one of my favorite places and I love the feeling I get when I go there. If I am ever confused or feeling down I go there and I leave feeling so much happier and I have the answers to what I was confused about. I am so happy for who I am becoming. I love my primary class and am so grateful for each and everyone of them. They are all so smart and I feel like they teach me more than I could ever teach them. I love it when they see me before sacrament and they come give me a hug or say "Hi" it makes me feel so loved.
I am also so grateful for my job. I love my job...I haven't been able to say that before. As a matter of fact I actually quit Lou Coopey a while back because I was not happy there but I am so glad to be working there now. I love the people and I love the flexible hours, ok and I must say I LOVE WORKING WITH MY SISTERS! Not many people can say that but I can. People often ask us how we can handle working together and we can't understand how they can't. I also love all the other people I work with. We are such good friends and enjoy hanging out together. We are even having a Rock Band party this weekend. (I am OBSESSED!!) I am really sad because my friend Austin who is Brittanys age and who I used to babysit works at Coopeys. It has been so fun working with him but his last day is Friday. He is leaving for his mission Sept 3rd. I am seriously going to cry but I also know he is going to be an amazing missionary. I had the opportunity to be there when he went through the temple for the first time and I just knew that he would be a great missionary, He loved the temple and couldn't wait to go back. I am so lucky that I have had him to help me get through this last year. Although, I thought my world was over a year ago and I never thought I would get through this trial but I have. I am loving life and I am living each day one at a time, I still don't like that I am single but at least I get to date again!! grin.. (any single guys, send them my way. haha)
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something wierd happened to your font... sorry, but I didn't get a chance to read what it is you are grateful for :(
Our trials do make us stronger. I know that for sure. You are doing great! I don't really know any single guys...but I'll keep a look out. I mean...well you know what I mean ;)
I totally know what you mean about working with your sisters. (well kinda) I worked with my cousins at a daycare, when I lived in Ohio. We were really close and it was so fun!
Thanks for sharing!
I can't imagine how that must feel Brandi. I know it's not the same, but I definitely thought I would have a couple kids by now & not having any here is just so strange sometimes. It's like the plan I had for my life didn't fall into place at all. But I can honestly look back and see why the Lord's timing has been the way that it has. I love reading your blog and checking up on you. I really admire your attitude about everything. Hang in there!
Thanks for such a sweet post Brandi! You are so strong and so wise and have such a great outlook on life. I love it! And I'll keep an eye and ear out for single guys too. Ciao for now!
Brandi, your strength amazes me. Let's do some more temple trips ASAP!
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