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Sooooo likeeeeee remember how we are supposed to be living the life in Colorado right now? As it turns out, Heavenly Father had a different plan for Kyle and I:

Due to the decline in oil prices, the company in Colorado that Kyle had a job with had to rescind all new job offers.  I'd be lying if I told you this was no big deal for us.  We heard the news mid-March which was just a month shy of graduation and the real world.  It was pretty easy to be angry initially.  I mean, this was our "dream" job in our "dream" state and with just one phone call it was all gone.

I have to say that Kyle and I felt a lot of love and support during this difficult time.  Many family and friends graciously reached out to us.  My grandma offered me some really helpful advice: "the Lord has taken care of you so far.  Isn't it exciting to know that he will continue to take care of you no matter where you will go?"  Grandma, thanks for that advice.  Combined with my own personal testimony and faith in Heavenly Father's plan for me, I found myself pushing forward with hope.

Looking back a few months later, I can see that Kyle and I have been very blessed.  Kyle accepted a job offer with an engineering consulting company.  He has been working there for about a month now and is loving it.  I got offered a job at my current school for next year which means I get to stay in my classroom in first grade.

Clearly way too excited.

I'll admit, staying in Utah was not our first choice.  I do, however, know that this is where we are meant to be and I am grateful that things have fallen into place for us.  I know that Heavenly Father has a plan for all of his children.  By trusting in Him, albeit scary at times, He will provide and take care of us.  I continue to see his guiding hand in my life each and everyday and I testify that he will not leave us high and dry.  

So yeah, you're alright Utah, I guess we'll keep you after all.



<33 Amanda

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