There have been big changes for Garrett and I in the past few months! All for the better. I am sure some of you are wondering.. "Where does Sammy work?" All you've seen are little bits and pieces from facebook! Let me walk you through the story.I worked at Walmart as a pharmacy tech. I had no set schedule, and I would usually work the evening shift, which meant I didn't get to spend time with Garrett because our schedules collided. I was constantly down, I felt like I had no structure in my life because my schedule was all sceewompus (Is that how you spell that?:)) Anyway, I had an opportunity come available to transfer to another walmart where I could have a set schedule and work at the same time Garrett was at school and work. I was soo excited! I thought, wow this is what I have been waiting for. The transfer was approved, and I was all set to move over. Two days before I was scheduled to transfer, I got a call saying I would no longer be allowed to transfer because they hired too many people at the new store. I was so devastated and angry. I felt like I was never going to find a place where I could be happy, and I felt like I had been praying to my Heavenly Father and my prayers were not being heard. This is where the blessing comes along. I went to bed the night they told me I couldn't transfer. I was playing around on my laptop, checking ksl and craigslist for jobs. I saw a post for a medical receptionist in Orem. I thought, why not, and sent off my resume. The next morning I get a call from the family practice I had sent my resume to. They wanted me in for an interview right away, so I got dressed and went right over. I walked in, and immediately was offered the job. Now let me explain to you why I decided to take the job. First of all the schedule is magnificent! I work m-f 8:15-5. I do not have to work major holidays and we are closed on the weekends. Because of my past work experience as a pharmacy tech, he offered me a starting pay equivalent to what I made at wal-mart. I know some of you may be thinking I am silly for not using my pharmacy tech license, which leads me to tell you I will be working one saturday a month in the pharmacy (either at walmart or central utah clinic, not sure yet) to keep my tech skills up and be able to renew my license every 3 years.
I really feel like my Heavenly Father had this job planned for me. I am so grateful for prayer, and the opportunity to be PATIENT. When something great doesn't fall in to place, it's because God has something better in store for you. I am a firm believer in that! I love my husband more then words can explain! He supports me in all that I do, and loves me all the way through it. I am so proud of him for going to school so eventually I won't have to work and can be a mommy! But, one thing at a time right? I don't think I know any person more patient and loving then Garrett. I make mistake after mistake, and he just forgets about it. He is the perfect example to me! I really, really love him!
We are getting VERY excited for our cruise coming up in May! We are ready to get away from provo and enjoy the sunshine. Other things we have been up to? Well, my parents came up a few weekends ago and we spent time with them. My dad and Garrett worked on his truck, we did insanity in our living room, which was pretty awesome! And we spent time with aunt rachel and her kids. I love when they come to visit me. I love how well my dad and Garrett get along. I think I really did marry a guy just as awesome as my dad! I am so lucky to have both of them in my life. They couldn't move back to Utah any quicker! I am looking forward to our family trip with them this summer to yellowstone!! It will be so much fun! This past weekend we spent with Garrett's family. We watched conference, slept in, went to a delicious dinner at red lobster (I had crab legs---YUM!!!) and planned out our awesome family trip to St. George. We went on a double date with Josh and Hillary to the jazz game, and then went to ihop after! We always have the funnest time with them. We laugh until our stomachs hurt, and we have so many insiders that nobody would even get! I am lucky to have siblings so close. Anyway, I know this was a really long post. But here are some pictures. I hope all of my family and friends reading this know how much I care about each of you and that you are such a blessing in my life!
