Time for change

"It takes a lot of courage to release the familiar and seemingly secure, to embrace the new. But there is no real security in what is no longer meaningful. There is more security in the adventurous and exciting, for in movement there is life, and in change there is power."

- Alan Cohen

For the last few months, I've felt a need to make a change in my life. I'm not talking about a new hair style, or a different color of nail polish. The type of change I felt was in store was something drastic. I've been wanting a new truck-that's drastic (and silly with gas prices right now). Maybe I could move back to Arizona. Too drastic. So, why not change jobs? Now that's drastic, but not out of my reach. Since I moved to South Jordan, I've been commuting to work. I drive at least 60 miles every day, and it's starting to wear me out. I feel that I'm losing 2 hours of my day by driving. In addition to driving, I've been feeling a little complacent, and that my job was no longer meaningful. After thoughtful consideration, fasting and prayer, I knew that changing jobs would provide the movement and change I was needing.

I talked to my roommate Amy about my desires to change. Amy checked up on me every once in a while, and one weekend she told me about a job opening with the company her sister works for. The job description sounded perfect for me, but the pay wasn't enough. I continued to pray and think about this change, knowing I needed to work on it. When Amy & I were in Arizona, her sister called her again and asked if I would be interested in the job if they were willing to pay what I wanted. Everything fell into place from there. It has been an amazing experience and it's all happened so fast. I feel it's been divinely guided. I've made new friends, gained confidence, and felt a reassuring peace that this is the change I'm supposed to make. My resume came together, I was calm & confident during my interview, the job was offered and I accepted it. American Crafts has been so supportive since I informed them of my opportunity to make this change. And when I told them I was offered the job and that I accepted it, I was blessed with their support and confidence that I can make this change.

My last day with American Crafts will be April 18th. I am sad to leave the family I have there. I'll miss Kendra, my twin & a best friend. Four years is a long time to be with the same people, day in and day out. But I am excited for the opportunities that are in store for me. I'm anxious for opportunities to progress in my life. Maybe I can get my truck now!