What change have you made?

My husband is sitting next to me, and we thought of something more than worth while to blog about.  Now, don't worry, the title of the blog isn't something to shoot at you the reader, it was something that we were asked 7 months ago while visiting another ward.  Elder Holland was speaking, and it had been about 3 weeks after the April conference, and he asked us, "What change have you made in your life as a result of what you heard in conference?"

It was a hard question.  I had taken good notes during conference, but as for a change...I didn't really feel like I had.  This October, we decided to do conference a little differently.  When we listened to the speakers, instead of just writing down cool things they said, we figured we would write down thoughts, impressions, and little revelations that came to our minds.  (This was Justin's idea, I know...he is wonderful.)

I was sitting listening to President Uchtdorf talk about the nurse who would ask people on their death bed, if they had any regrets.  The question came to my mind "Do I need to be working?"  My immediate response, and backfire for weeks to come would be "OF COURSE I NEED TO WORK!"  It didn't make sense for me not to work. If I didn't, we would have to dip into a good portion of our savings, I would feel worthless because I don't even have any kids yet, and I would just be at home...cleaning...not contributing to our family income.  My income was great because we could top off what was owing for our bills, and then have a little to put aside and save.

I stewed over this for weeks, and finally, I talked to my husband about it.  Of course he said that I didn't have to work, and I responded to him the same way that I responded to myself.  I wonder if he thought "Wow, well why are you asking me if you already decided?"

Well, to not share too much that was special, I will give you the short version...I felt that I should quit my job, and so I did.

Now...you can imagine, this was a hard step for me.  I was leaving a great job that I loved, people I loved, and leaving financial stability (in my mind.)  Well lets just say, that the Lord had something better in mind for our family.

One day before I turned in my two weeks notice, Justin had an interview for a job that (he adds) he didn't feel prepared for, and frankly, he went in not even knowing what the interview was for.  5 days after my two weeks notice, he was offered the job.  Not just any job, but a salary job with benefits, and a perfect fit to what he wants to go into.  We both couldn't believe it.

Now, I know the Lord doesn't always immediately bless us when we jump into the dark, but goodness, this was an eye opener for us.  Another friendly reminder from our Heavenly Father that He is in charge, and He has a plan for each of His children, and each of their families.

So what significant change have I made from something I heard at conference??  I quit my job.

In return, we were blessed beyond anything that we were expecting, and our trust has grown so much.  Sometimes I feel we just don't deserve so many great things.  But we are SO grateful.  We hope to show that gratitude by continually making changes that will bring us closer to Him.  And thanks to the incredible Atonement, that is possible.  Wow.  Amazing!!