Wednesday, September 16, 2009

And the winner is...

Dallas!!! Peter actually was offered the job in Texas the day after he interviewed and then within an hour was called by a new company in St. Louis. Peter told them what the situation was and they still wanted his informaiton. This was on Thursday and Peter needed to let Dallas know by Tuesday. We did not hear back from them on Friday so we prayed and felt that Dallas was going to be a good fit for our family. Saturday night we were going to go to the temple for final confirmation. Saturday afternoon St. Louis called back and wanted yet more information. Peter and I left them temple feeling that both places would be good for our family. Bright and early Monday morning Peter had another conversation with St. Louis and they did not know if they would be able to offer a job by Tuesday. Peter, with his amazing faith, prayed that Heavenly Father would make the path clear for us to know and within minutes St. Louis called saying they were sorry but it was not going to work out. That job was most inviting because it is more along the lines of design engineering and that is what Peter loves. Peter called Rick (his new boss) on Monday afternoon and accepted the job in Dallas. Many of you may be wondering what happened to Omaha or does Shellie not know her geography. Well, we were wondering the same thing because they did not call back when they said they would, twice. Well after being unable to get a response through phone or email we wrote them off and still felt good about Dallas. Silly us, that company called on Tuesday asking for another interview. Truly, if you pay your tithing and follow the commandments the windows of heaven shall be poured out upon you and you will not have room enought to recieve it. Today is the 5 month mark from the day Peter was laid off. I never would have thought this experience would have lasted this long but Peter and I both recieved continual confirmation from the spirit that the right job would come in the right time, and it has. There are a million things to get arraned! Our plan is for Peter and I to drive down with a load in a trailer and move Peter into an apartment so that he can finalize finding a house for us. Then we will move the family down. I have spoken with a nurse recruiter and there is a facility opening the end of Novemeber that would be a great place to work. We should be moving the family at Thanksgiving time. This feels long winded but it has been quite the week! My heart is full with so many emotions. We have great friends here in Las Vegas and we will be moving farther away from our families which brings great sadness. Knowing how the Lord has enriched my life through our time in Las Vegas though, brings me peace that Dallas will be a great experience as well.

7 comments:

Cristi L. said...

We could not be happier for you!Pete seems to have a permanent smile on his face... I told Henry you were moving and he actually started to cry. We will miss you dearly!

Wendy said...

That is wonderful! It's funny how when it rains, it pours. True for the bad times and the blessings too. I'm sad you'll be moving so far away, but I do like Texas...I'll have to come visit.

Unguren said...

Blake will be so happy to hear the news. We have been crossing our fingers for you. Congrats!

Brady and Lindsay Wood said...

We are oh so happy that Pete got a job! We are also very sad that ya'll will be out of driving distance now :( I guess that is just part of life. Good luck with everything!

Lindsey said...

We love Texas!!!

Kelsey Booth said...

Congratulations! WE are so incredibly happy for you.

Melinda McBride said...

I'm so glad that the right job found you guys... the only thing that could make it better was if it was in Salem. Oh well... maybe someday. Happy day for your family to have Peter back doing what he loves!