Well, it's quite exciting to think that this morning I woke up in Washington State and now I'm chillin in my hotel in my new home town. 2,100 miles away! it's great and exciting.
We really are going to miss our friends and family a great deal! but for my career, STELLAR MOVE. I'm stoked about the prospects and I actually get to go to work on Monday. It's nice to know how much I miss my job that much. I love what I do, and I'm tired of not working.
I've met a few of my new co workers, and they all seem great. I'm just ready to go to the field. tomorrow is Sunday and we are excited to meet the new ward. On one of our house hunting trips, we stopped by the church and met half the ward on Mutual night, but we're really excited to meet the rest in the sunday context. hopefully someone will invite us to dinner :). that way I don't have to enjoy another night of take out or eat out, especially on Sunday... While I will eat out when I don't have the luxury of a stocked kitchen, or a kitchen, or a home to have a kitchen in. It's still sunday so if I can avoid it, I'll do my best :).
Well, we woke really really really early to start this trip, so I'm going to go to bed!
OUT!
My Family 11/07
Saturday, April 19, 2008
Monday, April 14, 2008
Our Last Sunday
due to the fact that we are moving REALY REALY soon, the bishopric thought that they would ask us to speak yesterday. I'm not sure how good the talk was, but I thought I would stick it online, so others could read it. SO..... Here it is.
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As members of the Church, there are many stories that we read, we listen to, or we even tell where it seems that there are great points that are over looked. It’s like watching our favorite movie for the thousandth time and finally getting a joke, or recognize our favorite character from another movie. It is one of those times that we realize, this part of the story is much more important than I thought, and this is the part that I should, as Nephi counseled, “liken unto myself”.
While preparing for this talk, I was reading the talk that Brother Mason gave to me as my topic guide, this talk is entitled: “Cast Not Away therefore Your Confidence”, by Jeffrey R. Holland. Elder Holland uses two familiar stories in the gospel to teach a point. What I found so unique about this, is that Elder Holland focused on the very beginning of these stories, instead of the conclusion as I usually do. The first story is of the young boy in upstate New York, who had a question, and had learned from the bible, that he could ask God for help. As recorded in the Joseph Smith History, here is the story.
Joseph Smith History
15 After I had retired to the place where I had previously designed to go, having looked around me, and finding myself alone, I kneeled down and began to offer up the desires of my heart to God. I had scarcely done so, when immediately I was seized upon by some power which entirely overcame me, and had such an astonishing influence over me as to bind my tongue so that I could not speak. Thick darkness gathered around me, and it seemed to me for a time as if I were doomed to sudden destruction.
16 But, exerting all my powers to call upon God to deliver me out of the power of this enemy which had seized upon me, and at the very moment when I was ready to sink into despair and abandon myself to destruction—not to an imaginary ruin, but to the power of some actual being from the unseen world, who had such marvelous power as I had never before felt in any being—just at this moment of great alarm, I saw a pillar of light exactly over my head, above the brightness of the sun, which descended gradually until it fell upon me.
17 It no sooner appeared than I found myself delivered from the enemy which held me bound. When the light rested upon me I saw two Personages, whose brightness and glory defy all description, standing above me in the air. One of them spake unto me, calling me by name and said, pointing to the other—This is My Son. Hear Him!
The other story is that of Moses. When we first open the scriptures to the Book of Moses, we find that Moses is having his “First Vision.” Moses is “taken up to an exceedingly high mountain”
Moses 1:2
2 And he saw God face to face, and he talked with him, and the glory of God was upon Moses; therefore Moses could endure his presence.
Elder Holland explains that what happens next is what happens to prophets who are taken to high mountains. The Lord said to Moses: “Look, and I will show thee the workmanship of mine hands. … Moses looked, and … beheld the earth, yea, even all of it; and there was not a particle of it which he did not behold, discerning it by the spirit of God. And he beheld also the inhabitants thereof, and there was not a soul which he beheld not.”
Now shortly after this incredible Vision and experience with the Lord, he is left to his thoughts. And what happens next? The adversary of us all appeared and challenged Moses. He immediately challenged the recall of Moses by claiming to be “The Only Begotten” and that Moses should worship him. I imagine that Lucifer, that cunning and wise serpent, tried his best to persuade Moses by offering great gains in the world.
I have never before now linked these two stories together but they teach a very true principal is that is VITAL to our spiritual growth and even survival. Whenever we are due a tremendous spiritual or revelatory experience, we can also expect that Satan will make a play in concordance. Whether Satan’ move will come before our blessing as with Joseph Smith, after, as in the case of Moses, or even amid our experience, HE WILL COME.
In the presence of this enemy, Joseph and Moses responded they same way and overcame. In both records it is reported that they “[called] upon God.” They recognized that this enemy was there for destroy them, they began to fear, they became afraid, and they called upon God. This is different than most men and women I think. I assume most people at this point would turn tail and run, and therefore have very little accolade or accomplishment in spiritual or temporal terms. And that is the very challenge we face.
Fear can paralyze each of us if we allow it. If Joseph had not continued, with his goal to find an answer, or Moses given in Satan, not only would we not know these names, but millions would have suffered in ignorance of the love of God.
When Brother Mason gave me a copy of Elder Holland talk, I sat down and began to skim through it. I didn’t get very far before I leaned to my wonderful wife pointed out the very first line of text. We both nodded at the appropriateness of this talk in our lives. It said:
Beware the temptation to retreat from a good thing. If it was right when you prayed about it and trusted in it, it is right now.
It was appropriate for us, because I felt that is was counsel that we directed straight at me, right now. At the very end of January I was approached by my management and “strongly encouraged to seek a promotion within my company”. This was a very tough suggestion for Lee Ann, and I for a couple of reason. First, I wasn’t ever planning on moving up the corporate ladder. Second, I was pretty sure there was no positions available anywhere close by where I wouldn’t have to travel all the time. And third, you don’t get very many opportunities like very often, but I wasn’t sure if we even wanted it. So we took the matter to the Lord and prayed. Very quickly we knew that we should begin the application process.
We started the hunt by printing out every job available that met our specifications with little regard to location other than cost of living. Then we looked at travel requirements, and divisions of the company, and we were a little more selective about where this job was located.
I think I went to throw away that sheet of paper that said Indianapolis about 3 times, but it just kept coming back. So Indianapolis ended up on our final list of eight position, in order of preference it is ranked number seven.
Over then next few weeks, I interviewed for seven those positions. My final two interviews were between Indianapolis and our first choice, in that order. I went in the my interview for Indianapolis and made it clear that I would be willing to work there, but at that point my preference was elsewhere.
The next day I interviewed for our first choice position, and half way through the interview I knew very clearly a few things, I was qualified for the position, he was most likely going to offer me the job, and that it wasn’t where I was supposed to be. So I walked out of the interview, and sent the Indianapolis manager a message saying that I wanted to go work for him, and that is where we are going.
Since that time, there have many times where I have worried if I made the right decision. Worried about moving 2,136 miles away from friends, family, and the life we have here. Worried about the kids adjusting, my wife liking it there, and if I’ll be able to survive and navigate myself around in a place that’s flatter than a sheet of glass. I’ve worried about the smaller number of Latter-day Saints in the area. I’ve worried about the change in position and responsibilities. I’ve worried so much I almost think I know what it’s like to spend a day as my wife.
But this is what I know. We prayed to our Father in Heaven. He told us that this is what I’m supposed to do, and I’m doing it. I’m excited for this new adventure, and I’m grateful that I have been blessed with this gospel, that makes even the hardest of decision palatable because we know that our Loving Father in Heaven is at the helm.
This is a story that very much applies to me, and pretty much just me. But there are many in the church which have prayed and received answers to their prayers, only to become afraid and not followed the counsel they received. In Elder Hollands’ talk, he spoke specifically to those investigating the church, new converts, people with new callings, people making career changes. Pretty much to everyone who ever will read or hear his words he counseled: If it was right when you prayed about it, it’s still right.
An example of this that can ring loud and true is of Martin Harris and Joseph Smith. While serving as a scribe to the prophet during the translation of the Golden Plates, Martin began to be hassled by his wife and her family. He begged that Joseph would allow him to bring the manuscript home as proof to them that he wasn’t wasting his time. So Joseph approached the Lord and sought permission for Martin to take the plates. The answer was clearly NO. As time went on, Martin pressured Joseph to ask again, with the same results. After the third request of Martin and in turn Joseph, the Lord granted the request. We all know the end of this story. Martin took those 116 pages, and somehow they became lost. They are still this day, unfound. The overwhelming moral of this great story is two fold.
First, if you prayed and received and answer from the Lord, trust it and stay true to it. He does have brilliant understanding our futures, and truly wants what is best for us.
Second, no matter what decision in life you make you will be an example. Your choice right now is; whether you will be the example of the way to follow, or the example of what not to do. I would rather not be have to get angry when my kids follow after my own footsteps.
I know that This Church is the True Church.
I know that when I have fears, worries, and concerns, our Father knows them, understands them, and can alleviate them.
I know that Thomas S. Monson is a living prophet of God, a modern day Moses.
I know Joseph Smith “saw what he said he saw” and was called to restore the gospel to the earth.
I bear this testimony in the name of our Holy Savior, even Jesus Christ, Amen
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As members of the Church, there are many stories that we read, we listen to, or we even tell where it seems that there are great points that are over looked. It’s like watching our favorite movie for the thousandth time and finally getting a joke, or recognize our favorite character from another movie. It is one of those times that we realize, this part of the story is much more important than I thought, and this is the part that I should, as Nephi counseled, “liken unto myself”.
While preparing for this talk, I was reading the talk that Brother Mason gave to me as my topic guide, this talk is entitled: “Cast Not Away therefore Your Confidence”, by Jeffrey R. Holland. Elder Holland uses two familiar stories in the gospel to teach a point. What I found so unique about this, is that Elder Holland focused on the very beginning of these stories, instead of the conclusion as I usually do. The first story is of the young boy in upstate New York, who had a question, and had learned from the bible, that he could ask God for help. As recorded in the Joseph Smith History, here is the story.
Joseph Smith History
15 After I had retired to the place where I had previously designed to go, having looked around me, and finding myself alone, I kneeled down and began to offer up the desires of my heart to God. I had scarcely done so, when immediately I was seized upon by some power which entirely overcame me, and had such an astonishing influence over me as to bind my tongue so that I could not speak. Thick darkness gathered around me, and it seemed to me for a time as if I were doomed to sudden destruction.
16 But, exerting all my powers to call upon God to deliver me out of the power of this enemy which had seized upon me, and at the very moment when I was ready to sink into despair and abandon myself to destruction—not to an imaginary ruin, but to the power of some actual being from the unseen world, who had such marvelous power as I had never before felt in any being—just at this moment of great alarm, I saw a pillar of light exactly over my head, above the brightness of the sun, which descended gradually until it fell upon me.
17 It no sooner appeared than I found myself delivered from the enemy which held me bound. When the light rested upon me I saw two Personages, whose brightness and glory defy all description, standing above me in the air. One of them spake unto me, calling me by name and said, pointing to the other—This is My Son. Hear Him!
The other story is that of Moses. When we first open the scriptures to the Book of Moses, we find that Moses is having his “First Vision.” Moses is “taken up to an exceedingly high mountain”
Moses 1:2
2 And he saw God face to face, and he talked with him, and the glory of God was upon Moses; therefore Moses could endure his presence.
Elder Holland explains that what happens next is what happens to prophets who are taken to high mountains. The Lord said to Moses: “Look, and I will show thee the workmanship of mine hands. … Moses looked, and … beheld the earth, yea, even all of it; and there was not a particle of it which he did not behold, discerning it by the spirit of God. And he beheld also the inhabitants thereof, and there was not a soul which he beheld not.”
Now shortly after this incredible Vision and experience with the Lord, he is left to his thoughts. And what happens next? The adversary of us all appeared and challenged Moses. He immediately challenged the recall of Moses by claiming to be “The Only Begotten” and that Moses should worship him. I imagine that Lucifer, that cunning and wise serpent, tried his best to persuade Moses by offering great gains in the world.
I have never before now linked these two stories together but they teach a very true principal is that is VITAL to our spiritual growth and even survival. Whenever we are due a tremendous spiritual or revelatory experience, we can also expect that Satan will make a play in concordance. Whether Satan’ move will come before our blessing as with Joseph Smith, after, as in the case of Moses, or even amid our experience, HE WILL COME.
In the presence of this enemy, Joseph and Moses responded they same way and overcame. In both records it is reported that they “[called] upon God.” They recognized that this enemy was there for destroy them, they began to fear, they became afraid, and they called upon God. This is different than most men and women I think. I assume most people at this point would turn tail and run, and therefore have very little accolade or accomplishment in spiritual or temporal terms. And that is the very challenge we face.
Fear can paralyze each of us if we allow it. If Joseph had not continued, with his goal to find an answer, or Moses given in Satan, not only would we not know these names, but millions would have suffered in ignorance of the love of God.
When Brother Mason gave me a copy of Elder Holland talk, I sat down and began to skim through it. I didn’t get very far before I leaned to my wonderful wife pointed out the very first line of text. We both nodded at the appropriateness of this talk in our lives. It said:
Beware the temptation to retreat from a good thing. If it was right when you prayed about it and trusted in it, it is right now.
It was appropriate for us, because I felt that is was counsel that we directed straight at me, right now. At the very end of January I was approached by my management and “strongly encouraged to seek a promotion within my company”. This was a very tough suggestion for Lee Ann, and I for a couple of reason. First, I wasn’t ever planning on moving up the corporate ladder. Second, I was pretty sure there was no positions available anywhere close by where I wouldn’t have to travel all the time. And third, you don’t get very many opportunities like very often, but I wasn’t sure if we even wanted it. So we took the matter to the Lord and prayed. Very quickly we knew that we should begin the application process.
We started the hunt by printing out every job available that met our specifications with little regard to location other than cost of living. Then we looked at travel requirements, and divisions of the company, and we were a little more selective about where this job was located.
I think I went to throw away that sheet of paper that said Indianapolis about 3 times, but it just kept coming back. So Indianapolis ended up on our final list of eight position, in order of preference it is ranked number seven.
Over then next few weeks, I interviewed for seven those positions. My final two interviews were between Indianapolis and our first choice, in that order. I went in the my interview for Indianapolis and made it clear that I would be willing to work there, but at that point my preference was elsewhere.
The next day I interviewed for our first choice position, and half way through the interview I knew very clearly a few things, I was qualified for the position, he was most likely going to offer me the job, and that it wasn’t where I was supposed to be. So I walked out of the interview, and sent the Indianapolis manager a message saying that I wanted to go work for him, and that is where we are going.
Since that time, there have many times where I have worried if I made the right decision. Worried about moving 2,136 miles away from friends, family, and the life we have here. Worried about the kids adjusting, my wife liking it there, and if I’ll be able to survive and navigate myself around in a place that’s flatter than a sheet of glass. I’ve worried about the smaller number of Latter-day Saints in the area. I’ve worried about the change in position and responsibilities. I’ve worried so much I almost think I know what it’s like to spend a day as my wife.
But this is what I know. We prayed to our Father in Heaven. He told us that this is what I’m supposed to do, and I’m doing it. I’m excited for this new adventure, and I’m grateful that I have been blessed with this gospel, that makes even the hardest of decision palatable because we know that our Loving Father in Heaven is at the helm.
This is a story that very much applies to me, and pretty much just me. But there are many in the church which have prayed and received answers to their prayers, only to become afraid and not followed the counsel they received. In Elder Hollands’ talk, he spoke specifically to those investigating the church, new converts, people with new callings, people making career changes. Pretty much to everyone who ever will read or hear his words he counseled: If it was right when you prayed about it, it’s still right.
An example of this that can ring loud and true is of Martin Harris and Joseph Smith. While serving as a scribe to the prophet during the translation of the Golden Plates, Martin began to be hassled by his wife and her family. He begged that Joseph would allow him to bring the manuscript home as proof to them that he wasn’t wasting his time. So Joseph approached the Lord and sought permission for Martin to take the plates. The answer was clearly NO. As time went on, Martin pressured Joseph to ask again, with the same results. After the third request of Martin and in turn Joseph, the Lord granted the request. We all know the end of this story. Martin took those 116 pages, and somehow they became lost. They are still this day, unfound. The overwhelming moral of this great story is two fold.
First, if you prayed and received and answer from the Lord, trust it and stay true to it. He does have brilliant understanding our futures, and truly wants what is best for us.
Second, no matter what decision in life you make you will be an example. Your choice right now is; whether you will be the example of the way to follow, or the example of what not to do. I would rather not be have to get angry when my kids follow after my own footsteps.
I know that This Church is the True Church.
I know that when I have fears, worries, and concerns, our Father knows them, understands them, and can alleviate them.
I know that Thomas S. Monson is a living prophet of God, a modern day Moses.
I know Joseph Smith “saw what he said he saw” and was called to restore the gospel to the earth.
I bear this testimony in the name of our Holy Savior, even Jesus Christ, Amen
Saturday, April 12, 2008
Training Done, Moving VERY SOON!
It was a blessed day yesterday. I made home after spending my final week of training in the wonderful little city of Philadelphia. The weather was nice, I got a chance to really practice our new messaging, and I'm ready to go to work. I'm almost sad, because I don't get to actually work until next week. this week we have the movers coming to town, on Saturday you'll find the our little clan chilling in airports and airplanes until we get to our new home. I'm STOAKED! just thought I drop the latest!
Sunday, April 6, 2008
As far as I know, it was a First!
I just wanted to take a moment to discuss the spirit that I felt yesterday. My testimony of the gospel and the powerful nature of the succession of the priesthood leadership of the Church has grown. I truely enjoyed standing with my family in our family room yesterday morning, with our arms held to the square in sustaining vote and support of our new prophet, Thomas S. Monson. I know that he is a prophet of God, and has been hand selected to lead us in these times.
Now for the first. Many of you may have heard about it, or been there to see it, but it was too good to leave alone. As far as I know, there has never been a time with the President of the church looked straight into the camera from the podium in a General Conference session (or any other time at all), and wiggled his years. It was done in the context of a story of a mimicing child in the front row of a meeting, but we laughed and laughed. Apparently like many of us, He decided to do something that he wanted to do, despite his wifes advise not to do so... I think he choose rightly!
Now for the first. Many of you may have heard about it, or been there to see it, but it was too good to leave alone. As far as I know, there has never been a time with the President of the church looked straight into the camera from the podium in a General Conference session (or any other time at all), and wiggled his years. It was done in the context of a story of a mimicing child in the front row of a meeting, but we laughed and laughed. Apparently like many of us, He decided to do something that he wanted to do, despite his wifes advise not to do so... I think he choose rightly!
Saturday, March 15, 2008
Our Indy Trip!
Well the prognosis is GREAT. Lee and I headed out to Indy this week for our very first house hunting trip. We were quite excited because we had seen many houses (via the internet) that looked to be quite formitable housing options at great prices. And we thought we would have the pick of the litter as they say. The thing is, we're kinda nutty. We have been on the get out of debt bandwagon so long, that we want a cheaper house but one that is as nice. The internet made us believe this would VERY EASY in Northeast Indy. but many of the houses we found were the prime example of how not to sell a house. We were quite discouraged by the end of the first day, and I was rethinking this whole promotion thing. Who really needs to climb the corporate ladder anyway, RIGHT?? But AT LAST it happened. We both felt that the house we found was literally placed there by the hand of God, for no other purpose that shelter us for the next number of years. It's been on the market for just short of forever (in realtor terms) and hadn't moved. Usually a good sign that you don't want to live there right....not true here!
The is a newly constructed home that was build by a young couple that moved in one month, got married the next, and got relocated the next. he left right away and she followed about 2-3 months later. It is honestly the cleanest "lived in" I have ever been through. It's quite nice. My only complaint about the house is that the Master Bedroom is just TOO BIG! And from what I hear, that isn't usually something you complain about. My only things is that it could probably have a whole other room and still be a comfortable master. but OH WELL, I guess I can deal!
So...what about the house right...!!!?? Well, the quick run down. 4 bedrooms (one for each kid and us with an office at the end) all on the upper level. 2 1/2 bath (master and kids Upper, guest pooper downstairs.) Large family room, wired for surround, right off the big beautiful eat in Kitchen. This wonderful two story comes complete with an oversized 3 car garage (designed with a 20 ft bass boat in mind) and .26 acres of room to play. Oh yeah, there are built-in Outside speakers to pump the tunes while grilling the super steaks. The neighbor is all brand new with just a few housesites remaining (yeah I'm ready for the post construction housing). We are at the back of the neighborhood with very little traffic (no thru traffic) and have a great couple of neighbors (one we met, who vouched for the rest). There is large community playground and...POOL. With many scenic ponds and walking paths through very mature trees. just fun and pretty!
So we went to INDY not planning on buying a house this soon, in between flights and layovers back home, we had a 4 volley negotiation, and agreed on a price. So we bought it. Now that house hunting is done, the stressful transistion is getting easier. One night, we stopped by the local church and it happened to be our new wards Mutual night. So we've met the bishop and half the ward, and they just couldn't be nicer. This was a great trip, and we're excited to get there. (we will still miss home, but such is life).
so here are the show off pictures. thanks for reading again!
The is a newly constructed home that was build by a young couple that moved in one month, got married the next, and got relocated the next. he left right away and she followed about 2-3 months later. It is honestly the cleanest "lived in" I have ever been through. It's quite nice. My only complaint about the house is that the Master Bedroom is just TOO BIG! And from what I hear, that isn't usually something you complain about. My only things is that it could probably have a whole other room and still be a comfortable master. but OH WELL, I guess I can deal!
So...what about the house right...!!!?? Well, the quick run down. 4 bedrooms (one for each kid and us with an office at the end) all on the upper level. 2 1/2 bath (master and kids Upper, guest pooper downstairs.) Large family room, wired for surround, right off the big beautiful eat in Kitchen. This wonderful two story comes complete with an oversized 3 car garage (designed with a 20 ft bass boat in mind) and .26 acres of room to play. Oh yeah, there are built-in Outside speakers to pump the tunes while grilling the super steaks. The neighbor is all brand new with just a few housesites remaining (yeah I'm ready for the post construction housing). We are at the back of the neighborhood with very little traffic (no thru traffic) and have a great couple of neighbors (one we met, who vouched for the rest). There is large community playground and...POOL. With many scenic ponds and walking paths through very mature trees. just fun and pretty!
So we went to INDY not planning on buying a house this soon, in between flights and layovers back home, we had a 4 volley negotiation, and agreed on a price. So we bought it. Now that house hunting is done, the stressful transistion is getting easier. One night, we stopped by the local church and it happened to be our new wards Mutual night. So we've met the bishop and half the ward, and they just couldn't be nicer. This was a great trip, and we're excited to get there. (we will still miss home, but such is life).
so here are the show off pictures. thanks for reading again!
Friday, March 7, 2008
Good CRAP!
Well.. I don't really ever get to use this computer for more than just a few minutes anymore and I usually use those few minutes for other things. But I've been chastize by a few for not updating this with our latest news.
A little while back, I was STRONGLY encouraged to apply for a promotion within my company. So... with much prayer and pondering, we applied to a few position around the country and I have now accepted a position in Northeast Indianapolis. And I will start training on March 17th, and after 4 weeks, I will begin the moving process. The company is making the whole process quite easy, but it's been a tough decision.
I'm totally excited to move to Indiana! When we looked at the list of possible opportunities, when selected about 8 different jobs in 7 diffent cities. During the selection process we made to eliminate Indy about 3 times but we kept coming back to it and it stayed on our list. I posted for the position and the hiring manager contacted my manager almost immediately. We knew that I'de at least get an interviewing for the positon. I interviewed for a couple other positions and got great feedback, but they didn't work out for one reason or another. But when it came to the Indy interview, I walked away pretty much knowing that I would be moving to Indy. It was a pretty good feeling.
It's wierd how that Lord works with us sometimes. I had no real desire to climb the ladder due to travel concerns and territory size. But my perspective was all based on our local territory conditions. In Indiana, I get a better job, with a smaller territory than I currently manage, with a lower cost of living, and more money in the pocket. And we have no doubts that we are supposed to be there. We're really excited and look forward to this adventure.
I hope all is well out there in the blogosphere!
A little while back, I was STRONGLY encouraged to apply for a promotion within my company. So... with much prayer and pondering, we applied to a few position around the country and I have now accepted a position in Northeast Indianapolis. And I will start training on March 17th, and after 4 weeks, I will begin the moving process. The company is making the whole process quite easy, but it's been a tough decision.
I'm totally excited to move to Indiana! When we looked at the list of possible opportunities, when selected about 8 different jobs in 7 diffent cities. During the selection process we made to eliminate Indy about 3 times but we kept coming back to it and it stayed on our list. I posted for the position and the hiring manager contacted my manager almost immediately. We knew that I'de at least get an interviewing for the positon. I interviewed for a couple other positions and got great feedback, but they didn't work out for one reason or another. But when it came to the Indy interview, I walked away pretty much knowing that I would be moving to Indy. It was a pretty good feeling.
It's wierd how that Lord works with us sometimes. I had no real desire to climb the ladder due to travel concerns and territory size. But my perspective was all based on our local territory conditions. In Indiana, I get a better job, with a smaller territory than I currently manage, with a lower cost of living, and more money in the pocket. And we have no doubts that we are supposed to be there. We're really excited and look forward to this adventure.
I hope all is well out there in the blogosphere!
Saturday, December 8, 2007
First Duck Hunt
Well, I finally went out on my first duck hunt this week. On wednesday, I headed north with friend of mine in an effort to cream the ducks. But wouldn't you know it...I didn't hit a single duck, instead, I nailed 4 geese, with one double (when you hit to birds in one session). It was great. so I thought I would share a few images of a successful goose hunt, that started as a duck hunt. The second picture is of me, getting ready to skin my first goose. We cooked them up and made BBQ goose sandwiches. They were great, thanks to Lee for finding a great recipe.
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