Back where I belong

I have a new job at the Orem Public Library.  I am very happy!  That pretty much sums it up.

Okay . . . there's more to this story.  I have been working my tail off for Intermountain Healthcare.  Along with this, I have been stressed and not getting enough hours to support us.  I've also been trying to get a full time job, searching and praying for help.

A couple of weeks ago, I saw a part-time opening for a Page at the Orem Library.  I applied and my great friend Rynell  (who works there) put in a good word for me.  On Monday, the position was officially offered to me, and I accepted.  I will keep both jobs, but give preference to the library because they are offering consistent and set hours each week.

Along with all of this, I had an epiphany.  I realized looking back over the last couple of years, and all the heartache of that time, that I really started going downhill emotionally after I left my job at the Provo Library. A place that I loved and friends who had supported me through so much.  Yes, my wages became better by far and I thought I was making a good decision at the time.  Even so, I knew I was on the wrong path, and the damage to my health and happiness continued.

After I accepted this new position at the library, I felt so good.  It's a leap of faith, but I know now that libraries and I belong together.  I will work hard for them, and try to get a better paying position there in the future.  I know how corny this sounds, but while I was training today,  I was following Tammy down one of the aisles of books, and I smiled to myself and had the thought "I'm home."

Thankful!