(Written in beginning of January)
These first three and a half months, I have learned and grown so much. The most important growth, has been spiritually. I have learned how to lean on the Lord, but more importantly how to seek revelation. For me it has been piece by piece. For the past three months I always asked the Lord if I should quit the company. Literally every time, I received peace and be patient. So I would keep on keeping on.
Haha ok so to help make my New Year's Resolutions, I read the First Presidency's Message on the ABC (attitude, believe in yourself, and have courage). {I highly recommend reading it, here is the link http://lds.org/liahona/2012/01/living-the-abundant-life?lang=eng } One of my new Year's Resolution was to become a teacher. Work Monday through Friday from 7:30am to 5pm. Well things went the way things usually do at work. Which is not so great. I tried to continue to have a good attitude, and make sure I had a good relationship with everyone. Well two weeks ago, I felt like I needed to quit. So I turned even more so to my Father in Heaven in prayer and fasting. Not really about quitting, but to make sure that the decisions I made and would be making would bring me closer to me eternal goals and dreams. On one of the Sundays I was fasting, I called as the Young Women's Secretary. I felt so happy, it felt so right. I thought that was my answer. The following week, in talking to my boss, I realized that my Sundays would be taken away completely and that I would not have my Wednesdays evenings free to be with the Young Women. I was so confused and brought back to square one...so I thought. The Lord was really trying to send me a sign, and it was fluorescent. He helped me realize I needed to quit, but from there what? To top it all off, the electricity in my apartment went off, leaving me completely isolated from the world. Man I was so confused. The one thing that was clear was I needed to quit on Tuesday.
My friends here in Beijing know how I have felt about my job and more about what I go through on a weekly basis. My friend came to me on Friday and told me that she told two international schools about me and that they wanted to interview me. She told me it does not hurt to try. So I set up interviews on Monday, just to see what was out here. But I was not set on rushing into anything, unless I felt absolutely right about it. So yesterday I went to the interviews. The first one is connected to the top University here in Beijing. But I did not think the interview went well and I did not feel comfortable at all. I was so confused, so I made the mistake to call my mom. In my confusion. She told me to come straight home. So I got off the phone and decided I would go straight home. I went and prayed and felt so sick. I honestly could not think. I tried to call and cancel the next interview, but was advised just to go. I did. I prayed the whole way there. I arrived a half hour early, so I walked around and sang hymns to calm my heart. I told the Lord I would listen. I walked into the school and peace filled me. The interview was incredible. The Principle (from Canada) read my resume and he looked at the H&R person and told her this is a high quality individual. She graduated from Brigham Young and he turned to me and asked "Are you Mormon?" I replied, "Yes", and he turned back to his colleague and said and she is Mormon. Mormons are very good people. He then said, "I know Mormons go to different areas for two years....Where did you go?" I said "New York, New York."
He was impressed we talked about New York and China. He asked me about teaching. He started about the school and how in third grade I would have a good team and that the leader would be a great mentor for me. Honestly I could go on, but the interview went well. At the end they offered me the 3rd grade teaching position.
More good news the school is near church and the Young Women's program. It feels so right! My first official day is January 30th. The Lord works in mysterious ways. Dreams do come true. The Lord listens always. Keep the commandments, and counsel with the Lord all of your dreams and desires. I know He will help you achieve them. I love you all so much. Thank you so much for your support and prayers.
Lots of Love,
Meli
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