Finally!

All the way back in April 2011 (wow, how is that almost a year ago!?!) Tim was offered a job with a law firm here in AZ. We were ecstatic, grateful, and felt blessed that in this economy Tim had a job lined up before graduation. In May we moved back to AZ and Tim started studying for the Bar. Often he studied at the law firm he would soon be working for. In June he took the Bar and from June to October he worked as we waited and waited for his Bar results.

  Tim found out that he passed on a Friday. The following Tuesday he was told that the firm he was at could no longer offer him a full-time position. This did not come as a shock to us. The work was s-l-o-w during the summer and we worried, but we just hoped that things would turn around. The day Tim heard the news he texted me that he did not have a full-time job anymore. Within two minutes of getting that text my Grandma Heyman and Aunt Lori showed up at my doorstep with some treats. I remember opening the door, seeing their faces, them saying something, and all I could say was, "I'm going to cry!" I then burst into tears and explained how almost 6 months later we were in the awful job market again. I felt like Heavenly Father sent them directly to my doorstep. I needed someone right then. Although I was not surprised, I cried and I was upset. Tim? He was confident and felt calm. I needed him to feel that way.

A few days later I was going through some pictures when I came across this:

This is a picture from my Dad getting sworn-in back in October of 1983. My first thought was, "I definitely did not inherit my mom's tiny waistline." My second thought was, "Things will be ok." With my parents in a different country, I treasured this photo. I felt like their smiles were saying, "It'll work out!" The look on their faces says it all. What a great day! They had just accomplished a goal that they had sacrificed and hoped for. It was a tender mercy to find this picture in the midst of my anxiety.

We had family and friends fasting and praying for us and by November Tim was offered another job. I met the people at his firm the week before my birthday and couldn't help but be in awe at how everything turned out. He is so happy at his new job and I am so grateful for the kind people he works with.

Now, almost 3 months later, we finally reached our goal as well. Tim was sworn in today and I couldn't be more proud of him.

My handsome attorney!

Things along the way did not go as planned, but I am grateful for where we are now. I'm even more grateful for the tender mercies from my Heavenly Father, the love of family and friends, and the example of TRay during our little journey.

Now, anyone need an attorney??