I forgot to set my alarm to wake me up for work on Monday. In the past this would have been a disaster, but this time it was no problem because I naturally woke up at the time I needed to. I had to laugh in spite of myself because such a small thing was actually kind of a big deal.
I shared my success with Allison, who teased me, but just a little. She then expanded the point and asked, in all seriousness, how I felt about my new life that's about to start. I have a great job that I start next week, I'm making car payments, and I've started looking for an apartment. Contrast this to a year ago (or, heck, even three months ago) and it would appear that things could not be more different and I feel really good about it.
Of all of the people who have wished me congratulations on my new job with RJM (many thanks, by the way), Allison said something that had the biggest impact. She said that I deserve this. I really hadn't thought of it like that but I have to agree. This job took a lot of work to attain, not just because of the work required in finishing school, but also because I had to convince the company that I was qualified. And even though I agree that I've earned this job (and the improved lifestyle with it), I'm still humbled by that fact that it's happened. I may deserve the job, but I know that it's still a gift.
I may still be shocked by other mundane things that I'm able to accomplish, but even if I don't I'm sure that I'll still find ways to laugh at myself.
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You do deserve this. Not only have you sacrificed to prepare yourself, you have put forth the effort to find work, you have been obedient to the Spirit in accepting your brother's invitation to come live with them. However, it is also well to recognize that this opportunity came as the result of more than your efforts. As you have learned for yourself, our own efforts are often not enough. This is indeed a blessing from on high. And Ian has been an instrument in that blessing. Congratulations all around.
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