Canio got a job!

Just to let you all know, Canio got a job! A really good job with Abbott Labs, a pharmaceutical company (they make Lexapro, Tricore, Vicatin, and now Crestor). Dont worry if youve never heard of them... neither did I before he got the job. He will be a pharma. sales rep in the Hazelton Area (we will not be relocating). He makes about 20K more than he used to -and thats before bonuses which are significant if he gets them. He also gets a car allowance, gas card, and other incidentals. We are SOOOO proud of him and SOOO happy. I am now just working 2 days a week, and because of new ownership of the insurance agent that I work for - I am now making 5.oo more an hour. The past few months were rough, because as anyone who knows us, knows, we have been through a lot in this past year or so. I spent 2 wks feeling down and wondering when things would get better. Then I got down on my knees, talked to my bishop who wisely said we arent as close to the Lord when things are good...... and I realized this was an opportunity to go my faith and my testimony. And what wonderful and marvelous things happened. I prayed about my faith, my religion, my family and my trials. I am Mormon for those of you who do not know... and I found some great lessons to help me. I felt fortified and I was grateful for the test. Then, I also realized this happened for me to be more sympathetic to others and my path crossed a couple going through similiar problems. I instantly gained their trust by accurately describing the fears and problems they were facing. I was able to share my testimony with 2 people from work....and I am happy that my Heavenly Father trusted me enough to be an instrument to go through these things so I could show people tha twith faith, all is possible. Especially Canio who sometimes doubts the Lord's loving attention. And on a MUCH LIGHTER NOTE---- Emily is starting preschool at the YMCA. She toured it today and LOVED IT> Abby started nursery at church sunday and HATED IT! She cried the ENTIRE time. Thank God (and I mean it literally) for Sister Dahill who is a miracle worker with nerves of STEEL! My girls are growing up! How sad. I gave them both extra cuddles today. (Canio is away in Chicago for training for 2 wks, will come home for 2 wks, be gone for 2 1/2 wks and go away for a week in Oct and Nov). Not only did I miss Canio but I was able to watch them from a distance and I realized my cuddle time is quickly disappearing. sigh. I try to burn the images into my memory so I will never forget them. Those two little girls are my entire world. My heart just bounces when I think of them, or when I picture a smile. You all are really missing out!