The End of the Tunnel

I usually hesitate to say I have reached the end of the tunnel, because it is my experience that the next tunnel shows up pretty soon. Oh, the light is there, pinprick in the darkness, always, but it often takes a very long time to get there.

However, I do feel I am emerging from this particular long tunnel. It has been very hard to negotiate this one. I have learned that sometimes you just have to keep putting one foot in front of the other despite the tunnel's length. This one has not been simply long, but has had rough terrain.

I have received several blessings recently that have let me know that despite the intense pain of the past several months, the Lord does know I'm here and He does care about me and my happiness!

Because we have spent a lot of money on the kitchen project, I was worried about having funds. As a freelance writer, I have not made much money the past couple of months, but I was kind of at a loss as to how to find a job. I knew it would have to fall into my lap if I got one.

And fall into my lap it did. A friend called me and offered me a job with an online retailer, pretty much letting me decide how much time to spend. I work two days a week, and the office is in a townhouse literally around the corner from my house. The money is decent, and I already know the two people I work with. Perfect. I love it!

I got a dog. My son's dog was keeping them from finding suitable housing. Wes agreed to take the dog, but we were unable to find a way to get him out here. I prayed. Two guys who were spending their summer shuttling stuff all over the country offered to bring him here for $300. Done!

Buddy has added a lot to my life. It's much more work, dog hair abatement is my latest hobby, but I am enjoying him--and Wes is too, though he may not admit it.

The kitchen has turned out beautifully and I am very grateful we have been able to do it.

And I know that no matter how long the problems last, how painful they are, how much I have to endure, that God and Jesus Christ are there. The Atonement is available for all of us. I have been greatly blessed.