Well we didn't get into BYU, so I guess it makes our choice easier haha!
However, I am somewhat relieved because Flagstaff is MUCH closer to both our families than Provo!! And secondly, I have two neat job opportunities in Flagstaff =).
Alan's music audition is a week from today. This will determine whether he gets into their music program AND if he gets a music scholarship! He is working hard and we have high hopes. So keep us in your prayers!!
Saturday, February 26, 2011
Friday, February 25, 2011
Our 2 day detour
Driving home from Phoenix last month, Alan and I were happily coasting back to Thatcher. I, of course, was sleeping on his shoulder when I felt the car start slowly winding down. Alan's face told me all I needed to know. We then pulled off to the side of the road (our only option) at 11p.m. on the Bylas Indian Reservation! AH!...that is what I was thinking. So we locked the doors and prayed for some kind of miracle that would save us from the Indian res. that late at night with a broken down truck.
Alan turned the car back on, and in fact we did witness a miracle! Although the car was not working, we had just enough momentum to coast into a Bashas' parking lot where we could ask for some help! ..much better than being stuck on the side of the road!
We got towed back to Globe (the cheapest option) which was only a few miles away. We did not have any friends, relatives, or even acquaintances there so we stayed the night in a hotel and hoped for the best in the morning.
We spent the next day walking from auto part shops back to the hotel in effort to repair the truck. However, no matter what we (Alan) did the truck would not fix.
I felt so hopeless! We had spent so much time and effort and nothing would get even close! Plus we were both so stressed about getting back for school.
Helpless, and with no other ideas, we realized that it was time to pray again and again. I remembered something my dad has always repeated: "sometimes you have to bug Heavenly Father and get after Him so He will see you really want it." So we did=).
Another miracle...or several occurred! Alan called his band teacher to tell him he would not be in class. Instead of being frustrated, his band teacher/distant cousin offered all the help he could! He apparently had many friends in Globe and immediately called for their help.
By the time we knew it we had a mechanic diagnose our truck and offer to fix it for a more than reasonable price, a man and his wife offer to make us dinner, shelter us, and then offer us their car until ours would be repaired! We could not believe that these people who did not even know us would offer such help to us!
It is amazing how the Lord works in mysterious ways. These people were not Mormons, but truly know what it means to be a Christian. My testimony of service and lifting others burdens has been strengthened. I have also learned that no matter where you are, the Lord is there to help if we just ask.
And lastly, I have learned the importance of paying full and honest tithe and a generous fast offering. I am so grateful that we were doing so at the time so we could receive those blessings.
I am also thankful for my wonderful husband who lead us to help and who tried his best to fix our truck. He is the love of my life=).
Alan turned the car back on, and in fact we did witness a miracle! Although the car was not working, we had just enough momentum to coast into a Bashas' parking lot where we could ask for some help! ..much better than being stuck on the side of the road!
We got towed back to Globe (the cheapest option) which was only a few miles away. We did not have any friends, relatives, or even acquaintances there so we stayed the night in a hotel and hoped for the best in the morning.
We spent the next day walking from auto part shops back to the hotel in effort to repair the truck. However, no matter what we (Alan) did the truck would not fix.
I felt so hopeless! We had spent so much time and effort and nothing would get even close! Plus we were both so stressed about getting back for school.
Helpless, and with no other ideas, we realized that it was time to pray again and again. I remembered something my dad has always repeated: "sometimes you have to bug Heavenly Father and get after Him so He will see you really want it." So we did=).
Another miracle...or several occurred! Alan called his band teacher to tell him he would not be in class. Instead of being frustrated, his band teacher/distant cousin offered all the help he could! He apparently had many friends in Globe and immediately called for their help.
By the time we knew it we had a mechanic diagnose our truck and offer to fix it for a more than reasonable price, a man and his wife offer to make us dinner, shelter us, and then offer us their car until ours would be repaired! We could not believe that these people who did not even know us would offer such help to us!
It is amazing how the Lord works in mysterious ways. These people were not Mormons, but truly know what it means to be a Christian. My testimony of service and lifting others burdens has been strengthened. I have also learned that no matter where you are, the Lord is there to help if we just ask.
And lastly, I have learned the importance of paying full and honest tithe and a generous fast offering. I am so grateful that we were doing so at the time so we could receive those blessings.
I am also thankful for my wonderful husband who lead us to help and who tried his best to fix our truck. He is the love of my life=).
After the Honeymoon...
Alan and I are now living in Thatcher, AZ livin' it up! Alan is finishing his music degree and I am finishing mine in education.
Alan is working at Dominoes after work and I am fortunate enough to have a work-study job at the college. I also just started a grocery-stocker job at the local Thrify's=).
Where to next you ask?
That is an excellent question! We don't know yet...
But no fear! Alan and I will have fun wherever we end up, because we have each other=).
Our options (pending on acceptance) are
NAU & BYU.
Alan will be going into Music Education and I'll be working as a Substitute Teacher!
I cannot wait! I'm already putting together my teacher kit complete with lesson plans, games, etc!
Alan has his Music Audition for NAU this Saturday and we should be hearing from BYU anyday so keep us in your prayers!!
Alan is working at Dominoes after work and I am fortunate enough to have a work-study job at the college. I also just started a grocery-stocker job at the local Thrify's=).
Where to next you ask?
That is an excellent question! We don't know yet...
But no fear! Alan and I will have fun wherever we end up, because we have each other=).
Our options (pending on acceptance) are
NAU & BYU.
Alan will be going into Music Education and I'll be working as a Substitute Teacher!
I cannot wait! I'm already putting together my teacher kit complete with lesson plans, games, etc!
Alan has his Music Audition for NAU this Saturday and we should be hearing from BYU anyday so keep us in your prayers!!
This blog was inspired by my wonderful sister, Mandi.
Also, I decided I need a more effective way of journaling!
Here are some things that define ME:
A Wife
Daughter
Sister
Aunt
Cook-in-the-making
Music nerd
Swimmer
Clean Freak
Snuggle bug
Wanna-be runner
Sugar addict
Holiday Fanatic
Chocolate Lover
Life Guard
Swimming Instructor
Grocery Stocker
Home-maker
Hard worker
Lover
Friend
...
Alan & I were married just about 2 months ago on January 4th, 2011! It has been the most exciting 2 months of our lives. He is such an amazing man and teaches me so much every day.
He is:
A Husband
Son
Brother
Uncle
Band Nerd
Music genius!
Nut case (haha)
Trumpet fanatic
Harder worker
Dominoes delivery man
Future teacher
Great friend
Lover
mediocre cook=)
Tenor
Provider
Protector
Good student
Punctual Person
Good missionary
A Man.
Also, I decided I need a more effective way of journaling!
Here are some things that define ME:
A Wife
Daughter
Sister
Aunt
Cook-in-the-making
Music nerd
Swimmer
Clean Freak
Snuggle bug
Wanna-be runner
Sugar addict
Holiday Fanatic
Chocolate Lover
Life Guard
Swimming Instructor
Grocery Stocker
Home-maker
Hard worker
Lover
Friend
...
Alan & I were married just about 2 months ago on January 4th, 2011! It has been the most exciting 2 months of our lives. He is such an amazing man and teaches me so much every day.
He is:
A Husband
Son
Brother
Uncle
Band Nerd
Music genius!
Nut case (haha)
Trumpet fanatic
Harder worker
Dominoes delivery man
Future teacher
Great friend
Lover
mediocre cook=)
Tenor
Provider
Protector
Good student
Punctual Person
Good missionary
A Man.
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