A job

I got a phone call today from walmart. they asked me to come in and add deli to my preferences. I did, and then they were able to input me into their local walmart system, I now have a job. I start at 6 oclock tomorrow.

Wow,!!! EARLY MORNING!!

in Utah

We are in Utah!

We took a day to load the moving truck and then a day to clean the house so we were behind schedule. but we got out of town ok, thanks in part to our wonderful branch missionaries who came and helped clean and took a huge load to the thrift store.

We were in Laramie Wyo. when the transmission (that was new in feb) went out on us, our dear friend mater drove in and picked up the kids and the trailer the suburban was pulling and took it all to Utah. We took a bit longer getting to provo than we had planned.

We pulled into provo about 10pm unloaded a few things and we were early to 9am church on sunday.

had sunday dinner with Thomas' parents, then disbursed the kids to von and carries homes where they stayed while Thomas and I (and echo) drove to escalante for a job interview bright and early monday morning (8:30). then we drove home to provo. Jim and Von had the truck 1/2 unloaded before von had to go to work, Toms brothers and their boys came and helped finish the unloading.

we decided we were on vacation for the week and did as little unpacking of boxes as we could till we found out if we were staying or moving to escalante. enjoyed the week of visiting with family and just relaxing. I bought and read the book "driven" about Larry H. Miller it was a very inspiring book.

On saturday morning we got an email from the escalante job saying thankyou but they gave it to someone already with the company. Our vacation is now over and we are unpacking as fast as we can. but where to put it all????

our suburban is slowly being worked on. it is under warranty but it is still out of state. we are having regular phone calls with our car place in SD.

Tom is looking for a job, I am on a Leave of Absence till the 16 of Aug. from walmart but so far no walmarts in Ut. valley are hiring, does this mean that I get to be a stay at home Mom, (while babysitting for my sister) or do I need to look for another job, maybe even using my degree?

moving day

Im taking a moment before we disconnect the internet, to blog.

Friday was Tom's, Lillie's and Jims's final day at work. Sunday was our last sunday in South Dakota. Today we are loading the moving truck and we plan on leaving Tomorrow morning before bright and early.

When we took the suburban in to get the Air conditioning worked on, we were told that the part it needs is in Salt Lake city and they could get it here in 4 or 5 days. We told them that in 4 or 5 days we would be in Salt Lake City and we would take care of it then.

the house is mostly packed, but I'm to the point where I cant really see what still needs done, because I have so many boxes in the way.

we are looking forward to seeing all of our Utah family and friends soon, and will miss all the rest of you. I have told the kids more than once we have new friends in Utah, just waiting to meet us.

Love you all!

Moving

Well, we have done much praying and pondering and discussing, and more praying, in the end we have decided to move.

I have given work July 16 as my final day, I plan on transfering to another walmart, not quitting. We are going to head back to UTAH! The kids for the most part are very excited, (Jim doesn't know yet, he is at scout camp this week) there are a few drawbacks, like drivers licenses for my under 16 drivers, going back to the three hour block for church, but we feel that this is the direction that Heavenly Father wants us to go.

Thomas is still looking for a job, so please continue your prayers on that. Also I am asking for nice moving weather with a nice tail wind to help blow us home.

We have reserved a truck for the 21 of July, and plan on being back in Provo, by the 24. we are going to take a short detour to MT. Rushmore on the way home as we have lived in South Dakota for 2 1/2 yrs and haven't seen it yet.

We only have 2 1/2 weeks so I have a lot to do to get us ready to go, an advantage to working at Walmart is that I can bring home boxes every day that I work. pack them then bring home more the next day, and pretty soon my whole house will be packed.

We will see how it goes.

Girls Camp

I got to go to girls camp this week. it was a great week. We went to Lake Pahoja, IA. It is only about 30 mins south of Sioux Falls, SD. We camped in the "scouting area" which was aproximately 3 blocks from the nearest bathrooms, and 4 1/2 blocks from the enclosure where we ate. there was a nice 4ft wide paved path, along rolling hills, and around a lake. our hike on hike day was simply all the way around the lake. The priesthood met us just more than half way with popsicles and cold water.

I was able to borrow my dads tipi from him for girls camp. I had a bit of a struggle setting it up, but I got it. Our theme was Tribes of Truth so it was quite fitting to have the tipi there. on stake presidency night we had a program where the older girls dressed up as indian maidens and presented the young women values, we had the girls start in my tipi and then enter the "stage area" it was a great program and many people commented how great it was to have the tipi there. (so thanks dad for lending it to me.)

Finally Licensed

I found out yesterday, through round about means, that my license to practice psychology was issued. This is a great relief. I would like to thank Heavenly Father and all of you for your support and encouragement in this long process.

On another note, my family has a new prayer request. Please keep us in your prayers as I look for a new job. My last day at Aurora Plains will be July 16th. While the choice was not fully my own it is a great time for me to be looking as my residency is now over and I am a marketable psychologist. We know that all will move forward in the Lord's plan, and there are already new opportunities on the horizon. (also the severance package offered was quite generous.) We love you all, and again Thank You.

Drew

In the Mail...

As you all know I recently graduated from MTI.

Something you dont know is that I did not get a diploma.

we had classes up to and including graduation day, so to give our instructors time to get grades in and to make sure all of our fees were paid, etc. etc. they only give us a diploma case. with a nice little letter inside that says essentially, congratulations, and hope you have a successfull life. you should receive your diploma in the mail before June 30. ( almost two months after our graduation day.)

Well, today I got my diploma in the mail. I have put it in the case and now I can put the case and diploma, into my cedar chest with my high school diploma.

one more thing off my summer checklist.