When the Lord closes a door, somewhere He opens a window

I would say that my life is settling down. But I don't really know if it is.  But, regardless, life is good. 

Yesterday, with budget cuts at work, corporate decided to cut my hours down to part-time. Have I cried? Yes. Does that surprise you? No. It doesn't surprise me either. I feel my emotions were a bit like they were when I realized I needed to and made the decision to move. And since that decision, it has been very clear that this is where I need to be. Also since moving I have enjoyed the drive to Provo. I think it's so relaxing. But not a fall-asleep-at-the-wheel kind of way. No worries. But ever since I've decided to move and with every week of driving down to Provo, I have felt stronger and stronger that I don't really need to be in Provo anymore. But my love for my residents and the fear of change has kept me not really perusing other avenues. So, much like my decision to move being more or less forced upon me, a kind Heavenly Father again created the change into my life. So there's the nerves that come with change, but I have a great sense of peace and even a little bit of excitement! I will remain in Provo part-time for now and who knows what's in store! 

When I called home to tell my dad he quoted me the Reverend Mother from the Sound of Music, as is my post title. Perfect that he should use one of my absolute favorite movies to remind me that things will be okay. When I asked dad what I would do next he suggested I find my captain with seven children. haha That's where I draw the line with similarities between me and Maria. 

Among the crazy happenings in life I truly have been settling into things here in Marion. And I love it! I've helped (or tried to be helpful) with hauling sprinkler pipes. Played Super Mario Wii. With three of us playing at the same time there is a lot of accidental murders and I laugh a lot. Today, since I didn't go in to work I weeded half of a flower bed. I loved that! Tonight, MaRin and I are going to have a fire and make s'mores after hauling pipes tonight. I'm hoping my garden will get in this week.

Before I end with some pictures, I want to send well wishes to all of my dear friends with their cute little babies and happy upcoming events!! Love you all and I hope you know how much I am here to support and help in ANY way. 

I want a large front room window one day. With the blinds open all day. Isn't that just WONDERFUL?!

This did my soul good. That's the view from the back porch and also what you see when looking out the dinette window. Oh wow. I just exhaled with happiness.

Some grape hyacinths my mom accidentally uprooted. I love the raw look of bulb and root and all in the vase.