Random story...

It's crazy to realize where Heavenly Father will lead your life if you let him. Three years ago I never saw myself as anything but a nanny to my four sweet little girls. Who still to this day, if I talk about when I quit that job, I cry. I never wanted to work another job... I was exactly where I wanted to be.

But, that wasn't going to pay the bills.

So I applied different places and started working at the hell hole, Utah Powder Coatings. I didn't understand why I was lead to such a crappy job. Desk jobs always came easy to me, but it was weird that I actually liked doing the bookkeeping stuff. Especially after a life of failing math and HATING it. But as I said, it was crappy and abusive. So... I started looking for a new job.

After five months of searching for a new job and loosing myself in the process, I saw a listing for Timpanogos Harley-Davidson. I knew my Sister-in-law was the Accountant and she would be my manager so I thought it would be perfect. Well, most of you know how that turned out... ha ha. Way worse. Way, way, worse. But I loved the employees I worked with and I felt like I needed to stick it out. The General Manager and Owner take care of all thier employees and make everyone feel like they are really appreciated.

When I started this job, I was surprised at how easy it was for me to pick up. Must be all the Sudoku I do.. ha ha. Or my dad.. it's in my genes. Anyway, I was in charge of Accounts Payable for Harley-Davidson, and the very basic needs of Marley's restaurant in Lindon, and in Riverwoods. Things quickly picked up and I was getting the hang of it and I ended up doing the majority of Marley's. Work relationships were straining and I hated coming to work, but I loved what I did and I stuck it out.

This last summer I was asked by the Owner to completely take over both Marley's stores. To be the main Accountant. I was scared but they believed in me while others didn't, and tried everything possible to make sure "I wasn't in charge" because I was "temporary" and "inexperienced." Those next few months were terrible, backstabbing, low, and horrible. Not because I couldn't do what I was doing, but because I was being held back in every way possible by my manager and I wouldn't stand up for myself. It is hard to do.

Around Christmas, my manager decided it was time for her to quit and find a different job that would allow her to be home more. I expected those first few weeks when it was just me in charge of the accounting for Harley and both Marley's to be insane. But they were wonderful. I felt like I was flying and I realized I COULD do this stuff. It was amazing. A new manager, Chris, was hired after a few weeks and we work really well together. It's been better than expected. I used make myself sick over having to go to work before she left, but, I haven't complained about having to go to work since. Jacob will often have to ask how work was, rather than me complaining about how terrible my day was.

It's really crazy that I enjoy coming, because I have a lot more responsibility. I now do all of the accounting for Marley's Lindon, Marley's Catering, Marley's Riverwoods, the new restaurants they just opened, Good Thyme and Roll With It, a reception center called The Balcony, and they opened another one this week, Marley's Jr (where Sammy's used to be in Provo), all while helping out with Timp Harley.

I do the accounting for eight businesses now and I'm going to school, AND I LOVE it. (The raises haven't hurt either... ;) ha ha.)

I share this because, life can be so rough and so hard and if you focus on the blessings you aren't getting, you will miss out on the many many blessings that you are. Heavenly Father knows what he's doing and soon enough you will realize you are worth more than you ever thought possible.

Also, you should go try Good Thyme and Roll With It. They are right next to Los Hermanos on Center St in Provo. It is SO good and caters to everyone, gluten free, dairy free, vegetarian, etc. And the ice cream is D-lish. I crave it all the time. I also get free food so that might have something to do with it. Ha ha.

Anyway, love you guys. Keep your chins up. Life is happy and all the great things.