"Sometimes the Lord sends His blessings in such a highly unusual, dramatic, or precisely timed manner, that it's as if the Lord 'signs' the blessing personally so we know with certainty it came from Him"
(Gerald R Lund).
I have been the recipient of such a blessing, tender mercies with Divine Signatures.
I’ve had quite a month, but
yet have been very blessed. First of all my endometriosis pain has intensified. After the worst summer of my life as far as my health is concerned, and several tests and doctor appointments, I am
heading in for a partial hysterectomy tomorrow…Tuesday Sept 18th . I
am not looking forward to this, I am on the opposite end of the
scale--TERRIFIED! I cry every time I think about it. I’ll be hopefully adjusting to my “new normal” quickly and that my
family wont put me by the mail box with a ‘one way sticker to Mongolia and do
not return to sender’ on my forehead.
In spite of my pain- (which
has been so bad on occasion, I thought I was dying), I have been so incredibly
blessed this month! I knew all summer that I would not be returning to my
job at West Bountiful Elementary, but really didn’t want to quit before I had a back-up
plan. I had been checking the job boards every day, and had applied for
several positions, all of which had that wonderful rejection letter that came
after I applied. I was starting to get concerned, because I knew that
school was going to be starting and I had to give my notice. Still not
knowing what I was going to do, I finally gave my resignation on Monday, two
weeks before school started. That next Friday, my former boss from L3
Communications called me out of the blue, to see if there was any chance I
would be able to come fill in for his secretary who was going to be gone on
vacation the following week. They were having an audit, and he needed
someone who “knew the business”. I replied that it had been a long time--14 years,
and I’m sure things have certainly changed…but I was THRILLED to go back and
work with him –even if it was just for 1 week.
(Let me back track for a minute…this is the boss (Wendell) I worked for before Tyler was born and I really enjoyed working with him. About 7 years ago, he called to see if I was interested in returning to work to support him and the president of the company. I turned him down, knowing I wanted and needed to be home. This past June, I heard through the grapevine, about the position that was open for his secretary – the job I had 14 years ago. I was so very sad that I wouldn’t be able to take that job. It was the 1st day of summer vacation, and I knew I didn't want to leave Tyler home alone, all day, all summer long. Back in June, with a very depressed heart, I sent Wendell the e-mail stating that if my circumstances were different, I would certainly be 1st on the list to be interviewed. I felt I would never get that opportunity to work for him again. He responded with an e-mail that he admired my decision and supports me in my desire to be home. He had mentioned that someone was going to be transferred from within to fill this position. I didn’t think any more about that opportunity. I knew it wasn’t for me at that time, however, maybe sometime in the future.)
(Let me back track for a minute…this is the boss (Wendell) I worked for before Tyler was born and I really enjoyed working with him. About 7 years ago, he called to see if I was interested in returning to work to support him and the president of the company. I turned him down, knowing I wanted and needed to be home. This past June, I heard through the grapevine, about the position that was open for his secretary – the job I had 14 years ago. I was so very sad that I wouldn’t be able to take that job. It was the 1st day of summer vacation, and I knew I didn't want to leave Tyler home alone, all day, all summer long. Back in June, with a very depressed heart, I sent Wendell the e-mail stating that if my circumstances were different, I would certainly be 1st on the list to be interviewed. I felt I would never get that opportunity to work for him again. He responded with an e-mail that he admired my decision and supports me in my desire to be home. He had mentioned that someone was going to be transferred from within to fill this position. I didn’t think any more about that opportunity. I knew it wasn’t for me at that time, however, maybe sometime in the future.)
Then Friday (4 days
after I quit my job) Wendell called me…out of the blue. Because I was feeling so terrible, I was home
on a Friday afternoon to receive the call. If I would have felt
better, I’m sure I would have been in Preston while Bryce was going to be on a
scout camp. If I would have been gone...I would have missed the phone call. Can pain be a tender mercy? I believe it was -- so I would be home to receive that call. Fortunately it was near the end of summer vacation, and
I had just 4 days before, quit my job at the elementary school. The timing of the phone call was perfect! I was
concerned, because this week my pain had been terrible, and I was not confident
that I would be able to work with knowing how bad my pain had been. I spent the week PRAYING that I would not have pain, so I could fill this responsibility which I wanted so desperately.
I filled out the paperwork on
Monday, cleaned out my desk at the school on Tuesday, and started work on
Wednesday. Monday the H.R. person lead me to believe
that Wendell was so happy to get me back, and that this would be a full time
position before the end of the year. I was confused, because while
I was job hunting, Wendell had indicated that this was JUST 1 week. I wanted to work, but knew anything at L3 would be more time than I wanted to work. Well,
I worked for him for the week and it was AWESOME! So many people I worked
with were so happy to have me back. It felt great—almost like I had never
left. After the week, I talked with Wendell, and expressed I could work longer
if he needed me to –because of what the HR rep had mentioned. I told him I was heading
for surgery on the 18th. He had never said anything to the HR guy
about me being brought on full time. He was not planning for that. He then asked me if I would be
willing to help fill in for scanning some records, until my surgery, and then
if I were interested, he was wanting to create a part time position for me that I would be able to set my own
hours. I was THRILLED! I agreed to do the records for the week, with the
anticipation of doing part time sub contract work for a lady who works under Wendell.
I was pretty excited about this possibility.
Without a doubt, I know that Heavenly Father is aware of me and my needs. He heard the prayers when I was very depressed about not being in a position to take the position that was opened in June. He knew of my stress about working back at the school, and how I really couldn't go back. He was aware of my stress about already receiving several 'rejection letters' who knows when or if I'd ever get another job. The timing is perfect!
So I’ll be returning to work at L3 Communications at the same job where I left 14 years ago. My job hunting is over! I’m back with an awesome (LDS) boss, who really wants me back and is willing to help me with my 1st priority of being a mom, and believes this timing and this possibility for me certainly has come by inspiration. I have to agree! A Tender Mercy with a "Divine Signature" I’ll be working where Bryce works, so I can eat lunch with him. Tyler is in school all day, and I’ll be home about 45 minutes after he arrives home. For NOW...It’s perfect!
Oh I need to mention, that the week I was working in the records, I worked with 3 girls. Only 1, asked me if I would be back next week. I responded that I was having surgery next week, and we began talking about my concerns about the hormonal issues after my hysterectomy. She mentioned this lady who does bio-identical hormone therapy, and that she would REALLY be able to help me out. I was able to get an appt. with this doctor before I left work. I know it is no accident that I needed to be at L3 for that week, then to be sent to records, and then the only girl who asked me if I was returning, is the one I was able to get information from to help me. It IS NO ACCIDENT! I have been guided and helped every step of the journey this past month, and oh how awesome it is! People have been put in my path for a very specific reason, and to a merciful loving Father, I give my thanks and gratitude! I have been so blessed through out my life, and especially the last 3 weeks. (I hope that continues through my surgery and beyond…) I truly stand all amazed at the Love Jesus offers me in every aspect of my life.
