I've always heard the term "everything happens for a reason". I've never really been skeptical of this statement, but never really lived my life by it. However, the last few years, I have fully come to believe in this. How else would I be here where I am right now. I think back to even just the last year. Things didn't work out with a certain person I was dating, I was pretty devastated and crushed, BUT it made it possible for me and Sara to continue to live together for the rest of the year. It helped us grow together as better friends and sisters. With my parents leaving for the next three years, I am almost GRATEFUL that things didn't work out with me and Alex, enabling me to be able to be in Provo, with Sara, so we have each other.
Prior to this whole situation, I was working at medical clinic and was just earning minimums to get by. BUT, I was worried about quitting this job, for fear of not being able to find a new one. On a random day, a man came into my work who I had become friends with while working there. I often vented to him about how unhappy I really was with my job. He told me about a job opening up at a treatment center, which was more related with my field of interest. I called the supervisor he told me to, and I went in for an interview and got the job that day on the spot. This job payed much more, and I was offered plenty of great benefits. I have now been able to save up money, and also pay back school debts. Within a few days, my whole career life had changed...for the better.
I may not know why as of yet my parents got called on a mission at this pretty crucial point in my young life, but I know I will look back and find many reasons in which I, my family, and many others have been blessed and grown into stronger people. It is extremely hard to think of them being gone, and my dad not being to able to be at a wedding for myself of my sister, or my mom there for her grandchildren growing up....BUT I honestly say that I know that everything will work out, and it may be hard, but EVERYTHING WILL BE A-OK. :)
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....wait, your getting married? to who, when?! I'm lost... :(
Lola, your one of the strongest and most positive people I have met in my life.. You have a way of diffusing a negative moment and making it all better... it's a rare quality and trait. I have noticed that anyone that comes into contact with you falls instantly in love with you and your character. I can't imagine how tough it is to lose your parents for 3 years (not being able to see them) but in all honesty your such a strong person that while it will be tough, you will make it through even stronger.
You are truly a bright spot :)
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