Goodbye's Are Only for A Short Time

Rainbow~


Today was the last day for one of the sisters I worked with at the temple. We have had some amazing common experiences we share on our meal breaks. We listen to each others' life situations and give our love, support and empathy along with encouragement.

Sometimes things will appear to be so hopeless, but when just around the corner there is a rainbow with a pot full of gold! My friend, Tammy's husband lost his job about three months ago. He went about looking for another and found one after about a month. The job was in Oklahoma, near Oklahoma City.

She had stayed here to sell their home. Well, you know that could go on forever with the way the market is right? Well, their house sold and she is moving back to be with her husband. She is so sad to leave serving in the temple. I gave her some words of love and encouragement to let her know it is only good bye until we ALL meet again. She will make new friends in Oklahoma, and can go work at the temple there which is only thirty minutes away.

Her children are all here in Utah and she will miss her grand babies, she said. Her 82 year old mother is here also. I told her to why not take her with her? She gave it a thought and said she could have her come for a month. She felt better, even so.

She counts her many blessings that her husband has a job, they sold their home, and she can go join him soon. We know that serving in the temple is a special blessing in and of itself. So, I bid her farewell and know she will continue to be blessed in her new home away from Utah. A new beginning.

I can see so many blessings I receive each day. And we receive so many tender mercies too, without a doubt.