Tough Times...Stronger Ties

So first of all...I'd like to make a *not* so candid point at the new banner I made! =D Yes yes, I have commenced the patting of the back. LOL. Not nearly as good as Douglas, but it does make me feel good to know I do still remember a thing or two from Photoshop back in the comic editing/coloring days. Pfft, half the stuff in PSCS3 is just messing around, lol. Btw, have I ever mentioned I love filters? Cause I do.

So anyway.

Things have been tough for us, as I'm sure everyone has heard by now. I'm really really praying that CVS or something comes through for me job wise. We sure do need it.

Amazing Mrs. Rachel called me after Kurtis and I had an argument about whether it was better for me to go back up to Missouri and find a job there and bring Kurtis up later. I was upset and I had snapped at him, and we were both crying when she called. But I think Heavenly Father sent her call our way. After a few kind words and suggestions, she said something that really really stuck in my mind...

"Don't let this situation pull you two apart...make sure it only brings you guys closer together."

Ever since she said that, I've been trying to put it to use. I was letting all this headache and mess really bug me and really affect how I was treating Kurtis. And that's wrong of me. I should have been drawing closer to him. He needs me as much as I need him, and these times have really shown me that. I was being selfish, and that's not right. So ever since then, I've been trying to make a conscious effort to make sure I share this burden with Kurtis evenly, and to maintain my attitude towards him in a positive light. He's good for keeping me positive, but he crumbles if he feels like he's not able to do anything for me.

We've been praying more and more lately. We still need to really make sure we're praying more (sometimes we go to bed at different times or wake up at different times) but we're definitely making an improvement. And the blessings from that have really shown. We've received some very very much needed help, and with my new calling, I'm learning to be a lot more comfortable with the people in our ward. I'm learning names! This is definitely a plus for the comfort zone area. =P

So, with a full belly and a happy mindset, I'm off to bed. Thank you to everyone who has touched our lives in the most powerful of ways. We can't possibly be more thankful than we are. =)