Tender Mercies

Today I went back to work after taking yesterday off to let my knee rest. I misplaced my keys so I was using Missy's key to drive the car. I dropped her off at work and then drove to where I work in Orem. I knew I needed my key to get into my office but I remembered there is a spare key in one of the classrooms, so I wasn't too worried about not being able to get into my office. I got to work and crutched myself to the gate. That's when I remembered I needed my gate key! I laughed at myself for forgetting. I texted Gabe really quick (the Health Specialist who works in the same office as me) to see when he was going to get there. Luckily he got there 10 minutes later. He let me in and then we got to work. Well kinda. Gabe and I talk a lot so really it was talk for like 20 minutes and then work for 30 and then talk for another 10...and then repeat. I feel blessed that I enjoy the people I work with.    That really is a huge blessing!

At 4 o'clock I had a girl come in to do an application for her son. She's only 7 months older than me, so I felt like I was talking to a friend. I love what I do because I get to meet different people and hear their stories. This particular girl hasn't graduated from high school yet and is just working at Savers. She has two kids and is living with her parents. The thought that I was her same age and had a college degree crossed my mind. All of a sudden I felt extremely blessed to be where I am. Since graduating from high school I've served an LDS mission, graduated from college, have a full time job, and am going to Ecuador in a few short weeks! I've had so many experiences. My heart went out to this young mother. It must be hard to be in that position. I really hope her child is accepted into the program so that I can work with her next year. She has a lot of potential :)

Alsooo...when I got home I put my crutches down to see if I could get around without them. I was able to limp around for a little bit! WOOHOO! It's only day 2 and I'm already able to walk a little bit! Give me 18 days and I'll be good as new! God is so good you guys. I'm glad this isn't going to keep me from going to Ecuador like I thought. I was really nervous on Sunday. I'm grateful for priesthood blessings and the promise I received that my knee would heal fully in the Lord's timing. It looks like his timing is quicker than I expected.

Inspiration for today: "Trust in God and believe in good things to come." Jeffery R. Holland