New Job

I just had my third day at my new job. I haven't actually started doing what I was hired for yet, just generally oriented to the facility and attended a couple of meetings, but I am really excited. I have really entertaining exchanges with the residents, and feel like I have been warmly embraced by the staff here. I will be training for my official job starting next Tuesday.

I told my DON I planned on making a shiny new med program for them and she said she knew I would, and that's why she chose me for the job. I feel the weight of expectation here but instead of being oppressive it gives me strength. I'm not sure how to explain it.

I told Alison as we went down to eat dinner with Grandpa and Uncle Bobo that I was sad I had to wait two days before I could go back to work. I know I'm in honeymoon phase right now with this job, but it feels so good to look forward to going to work again and know that instead of being one of many replaceable licensed staff I am valued for my individual talents and potential. I didn't realize how much of a difference that would make.

Anyway, thanks to all who prayed for me to find a job, and especially for those priesthood blessings which promised I would find a job I would enjoy. That really gave me strength when I was starting to give up. I'm not sure why I have been blessed with such faith in the power of the priesthood, but I know it's real.

Anyway, it's late.