Thankful

Grateful

11.30.2013


1: I am grateful for a loving and supportive husband.
2: I am grateful for a Father in Heaven who will always love me no matter.
3: I am grateful for eternal families.
4: I am grateful for new opportunities and chances to learn and grow.
5: I am grateful for best friends.
6: I am grateful for my pageant years and all of the relationships built.
7: I am grateful for sunshine.
8: I am grateful for laughter.
9: I am grateful for costumes and dress-ups.
10: I am grateful for game nights.
11: I am grateful for my freedom and protection and for those that served our country to give me those things.
12: I am grateful for a job that I love.
13: I am grateful for the temple.
14: I am grateful for the Relief Society.
15: I am grateful for hard working parents that raised me to do the same.
16: I am grateful for busy days.
17: I am grateful for first world problems.
18: I am grateful for microwaves and ovens.
19: I am grateful for fresh flowers.
20: I am grateful for date nights.
21: I am grateful for bright colors and bright days.
22: I am grateful for the rain.
23: I am grateful for social media.
24: I am grateful for coats, blankets, and jackets.
25: I am grateful for the snooze button.
26: I am grateful for quiet moments.
27: I am grateful for vacations.
28: I am grateful for family - both by marriage and by blood.
29: I am grateful for treats.
30: I am grateful for great memories.

Grateful Heart

11.28.2013


Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours. We are down in California celebrating with Adam's family. My first time ever away from home for Thanksgiving, which means no rainbow jello, but I am starting my day with a grateful heart. I am grateful for new memories with my in-laws, I am grateful for telephones so I can call home, I am grateful for love, I am grateful for traditions, for laughter, for good times, for experiences, and I am grateful for friends. I am grateful for the relationships I have made through blogging and the support from my readers. Hope you are all enjoying a day full of food and football. 

Mother's Day - Just A Day Late

5.13.2013

One year ago I wrote this for Mother's Day...

I just want to tell you thank you so much for everything you have done, you do, and that you will do in the future. I am so lucky to have a mom that is also my best friend. And I know every person in the world said that they have the best mom (seriously everyone on instagram said thank you to the best mom in the entire world) but you are the best! The best mom for me. Thank you for teaching me how to work hard and to not give up. Thank you for putting your heart and soul into you family. Thank you for keeping the importance of the gospel in our home. Thank you for talking to me on the phone in between almost every class while I was walking the BYU campus. Thank you for always supporting my dreams. Thank you for being on my side. Thank you for correcting me when I am wrong. Thank you for teaching me how to cook and bake. Thank you for going shopping with me. I probably don't tell you how much I appreciate and love you enough, but I do.

You are the perfect example of integrity, dedication, compassion, and loyalty is. You work hard. You always like to make jokes. You dress really nicely. You love your family. You love the gospel. You never give up. You support you husband and your children. You are an incredible woman and you have helped shape me into the woman I am today. I love you so much!


And a little after that I wrote this for my mother's birthday...

Everyone always says they have the best mom, and they are probably right. But I know one thing, I have the best mom for me. You really are the perfect woman to raise me. And I know you always worry I wont like it when people tell me I look just like you or I am just like you... but I love it. I can't wait to be half the woman you are. Because you are truly amazing. And you have more strength than you realize.

Thank you for being an example of hard work and of charity. Thank you for always teaching me to put my best foot forward. Thank you for teaching me the importance of listening to the spirit and of the gospel. Thank you for (as Linda would say) being so stylish. Thank you for working so hard to make sure your kids were always happy and enjoying life. Thank you for teaching me to speak my mind. Thank you for telling me to stand up for myself. Thank you for always being on my side. Thank you for marrying Dad and for showing me what true love it. Thank you for being my best friend and the woman I will always look to for everything.


One thing everyone should know is all of that still applies. And will always apply. I am so grateful for my mom. A woman that has taught me how to act with grace and humility since day one. And to always stand up for myself and work hard. Thank you for every single thing you do. For the visits, for the phone calls, for the help packing, moving, and organizing, and for being my friend.
 And of course, to celebrate a new woman in my life. Happy Mother's Day to my mother-in-law, Rhonda Miller.
Thank you for your friendship and for welcoming me into your family so warmly. I am lucky to have a mother in law that I enjoy spending time with and talking to. Thank you for raising your son in the most perfect way. Thank you for teaching Adam the importance of the gospel, to honor his priesthood, to work hard, to have fun, and to be happy. Thank you for raising your son to be the perfect man for me. 

Mothers are a special thing. Because without them, none of us would be here. Show appreciation, call them on the phone, give them hugs, and don't forget to say three simple words. I love you.

Love,
Deidre

Employment - His Timing is Everything

12.06.2012

Two weeks ago I wrote about my recent layoff and unemployment. And here I am two weeks later. Employed! I am feeling so blessed and so happy right now. Not only am I employed, but I am working my DREAM job. Honestly. Timing is everything. And His timing is everything. And everything happens for a reason. Things could not have worked out better for me, and I know I have someone up above watching out for me.

So what is my job? You are looking at reading about the new Event Manager from Marriott International!


The timing of everything was out. of. this. world. Honestly. It was perfect. I obviously have someone watching out for me upstairs. I applied for the position a week and a half before the lay-off. It was a position I had applied for previously and interviewed for back in June, it ended up not working out. So when I saw the position posted again I applied immediately

November 6th. I applied.

November 9th. That Friday I was contacted by the company Marriott uses for hiring to set up a phone interview for Tuesday (the day I was let go from my previous job) and to set up an in person interview for Thursday.

November 13th. I was let go from my previous job at 8:30 in the morning. At 10:00 am I had my phone interview. The woman on the other end of the line remembered me and we talked for 5 minutes just catching up and making sure this was still something I wanted.

November 15th. In person interview with my current manager Mel. After about 20 minutes talking and interviewing he took me to meet with the HR Manager. I was given a tentative offer based on my drug test, background check, and references.

November 20th. The HR Manager called to officially offer my the position. I went into the hotel and signed my acceptance letter.

Now... from the 20th until Monday I kept my job relatively quiet. Because life can throw curve balls. And life can surprise you. And I honestly felt like this was all too good to be true and that the other shoe was going to drop... How in the world did I just end up with my DREAM JOB?! But the other shoe did not drop. The shoes stayed on. They came with a name tag, a new office, and a company cell.

December 3rd. I officially started at Marriott International! For the next 30 days I will be doing training. A lot of training. Since I have never worked in a hotel they are having me work in every department from house keeping to banquet serving to the front desk. They want me to learn and know the company. In addition to that I will be learning all about my job and be taking multiple online courses to make sure I am educated and informed in the Marriott way. I am so impressed with the time they take to train their employees. And I am so GRATEFUL to be working for such a wonderful company. I am officially employed.

Dear #30DaysOfThanksgiving,

11.30.2012


Showing gratitude is important all year. But November is when we are brought to Thanksgiving. It is a month that reminds us to be thankful and to show gratitude. I feel so lucky for everything in my life. For my trials and my blessings. For my happiness and for my hard times. Life is an adventure. I learn from the good and the bad. And all my experiences make me who I am. So who am I to not be grateful for every moment? I participated in the #30DaysOfThanksgiving on Instagram. It was fun to think of something every day that I wanted to share with those around me. Here are my 30 days in photos and words.

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I am happy to be who I am. I am happy to be where I am. I am grateful for Thanksgiving and the reminder it gives me to show gratitude.




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