Live Intelligently

So this may be a little late in the game, but I've had enough people ask about it so I might as well just put it out there for people to read on their own.

Yes it is true, I am currently living away from my hubby and best friend. It truly is tragic. But through much prayer and inspiration, we discovered this is what Heavenly Father has planned for us for whatever reason.

I needed to complete 6 credits worth of classes before I jumped into my Fall semester in order to stay on track for graduation. With that getting in the way, Brad and I have been forced to be separated until the beginning of July.

Brad left me here in Utah on May 6th to join the VIVINT sales team he joined last minute out in Greensboro, NC. Our dear cousin Jason Deelstra was recruited to work with a team out there and extended the invitation to both Brad and I. We had no intention to embark on this so-called adventure, however, once again, Heavenly Father had different plans for us. Once we found out this was what we were supposed to do, we jumped into it wholeheartedly and began to get very excited for the adventure. Before heading out Brad and his dear friend Austy-Poo Slade did some practice sales here in Utah County to get a better feel for the experience. Pai and I were so proud of our men as they diligently prepared.

The job description for these hard working boys is as follows: work LONG days in East Coast HEAT and humidity. They walk and go door to door the whole time, selling home automation systems, upgrades, etc. In other words, they work REALLY hard! I am so proud of everyone on their team. They are a great group of guys that sincerely want each other to succeed. I LOVE it! 

Since Brad has left I have tried to find ways to keep busy with school and work. I haven't exactly found a need to jump back into the social scene as I have discovered it is just plain awkward to hang out with single people when you are married and by yourself. My cousin Shaylee (Jason's wife) also had to stay back for a little bit so I may or may not have had a few sleepovers at her place. Thanks Shay! I have also enjoyed spending a few late nights chatting it up with the Tuttles (our upstairs neighbors)... more on them later.

 Needless to say, it has most definitely been a great challenge, learning to live absolutely alone, for the first time in my life and hopefully the last. Doing it just 9 months after being married is no fun. It's awful lonely sleeping in a big bed by yourself after having a cuddle buddy for so long. However, Brad and I both know Heavenly Father has created a learning and growing experience and we are trying hard to learn everything we can through this trial.

Don't you worry tho! I just finished my semester yesterday! So after doing a few catch up things, some extra work for extra money, and attending a family reunion, I will be reunited with my hubby again, never to do this separation thing again. I truly am so grateful for Brad's diligence and hard work. I know it is hard for them out there, I can't even imagine how draining it can be. But I know Brad is determined to succeed and is doing the best he can to provide for this little 2-person family of ours. I love you Bradley and I am so blessed to have such a perfect hubby! You are the best thing!