Good to be Home

Welcome friends and readers,

It is so good to be home.  I knew that I was kind of a homebody before, but spending 4 months away really put it into perspective.  I find myself needing the social interaction of going out, but only really wanting to stay home.  It has become quite the predicament.  Maybe soon I will begin to feel compelled to venture from my house and explore the world of friends and society...but today is not that day.

Several miracles and wonderful experiences have occurred this week.  I went from not having a job to having three in just two days.  I will be working with my dad filing and scanning paperwork.  That should be enjoyable and tedious at the same time, but I look forward to it because I will be able to listen to uplifting music and words, the money is good, and I will have some time to spend with my dad.  This will be a wonderful opportunity to bond and learn from each other.  My other job was received while at the grocery store.  I saw my old employer and she ran over to give me a hug exclaiming that if she had known I was around she would have hired me for a job.  I told her I would be around for a while and she said that was something she could work with.  She called me a few minutes later telling me that she had two job opportunities and if I wanted that I could have both.  I worked my schedule at my dad's office and now I have several jobs.  I start all of my jobs this week.  I will be working many hours a week, but doing wonderful things and making good money.  I should have some interesting stories to share over the next few months.

I am still in wonder about the amount of love and support that is being poured out to me.  There is a woman in my ward who knows that I love her desserts and so she made me some as a welcome home gift.  I had another friend come down and spend the day with me to show that they were here.  I have even had several friends write me very touching letters of love and support.  I have had many great conversations and have been edified by my friends, my family, my ward members, and just acquaintances many times.  Thank you for that.

I continue to learn about the blessings that come from making righteous choices.  Coming home was the hardest decision I have ever made, but at the same time I know that it was the right one and I am at peace.  I am told that it will get harder, much harder, soon, so I am anticipating that.  I fear that I am not ready, but I am preparing in the Lord and so I know I will be.  The quote of the week comes from my mom.  I was on my way to take the ACT in anticipation of applying for colleges.  I was nervous and she was aware that I could not perform at my top capability if I was not calm and so she sent me a text message with just a few words.  She said, "Relax.  Take a breath.  Sing a song.  Smile at a stranger.  I love you."  Hearing her words as if I were hearing them from my Father in Heaven, a peace fell over me and I have repeated those words to myself many times when facing difficult decision.  I am happy.  I hope that you are too.

Love,

Tyler "Drew" Bushman