So with this move coming up I have a million things running around in my head. Every time I think I have removed something, it either pops back up or something else takes its place. I have told both of my brothers about the move and they are pretty cool with it. As long as it comes from the Lord and not from the imaginings of my head. Yesterday I told my sister and she isn't too thrilled with it. She is more thrilled that I am walking 3 times a week with Eve.
I told my sister that she is the main reason that I would have ever considered telling the Lord no. And honestly she is. Not even my mom can compare to the pull my kid sister has on me. However my mind is made up. The decision is made and the ball is rolling. I am working on everything it will take to get my big butt to Santiago by this time next year.
One of those many things to get me to Santiago is a job. Unfortunately the Visa process is a little difficult to deal with. I have to have a job that offer me a few things that a normal job wouldn't offer, well at least not in the states. I am not going to go into the country as an illegal. If the Lord wants me down there he will always provide a way for me to get there. :) (1 Nephi 3:7)
Now the plan I have come up with is to get a TEFL certificate. Translation: Teaching English as a Foreign Language. I have prayed about this and it feels right. The company I have chosen to get my certificate through will then help me get a job. And with the job comes the Visa. .
Now the biggest problem is the $$$. To become certified as a TEFL teacher you have to take a class. Well because I don't live in New York, NY, I have chosen to take the class online and through DVDs. The class is $600 and as of last Friday I had the money. I was super excited and I am ready to just get started and going so that I can feel like I am not sitting on my laurels waiting for this all to happen at once. (Just stick with the story I promise there is a point)
So on Friday afternoon I got online and was going to make the transfer of money from one account to the other so I could purchase the class. But right as I was I was about to hit the transfer button, something said "No, don't do it." I thought to myself "what?!? Are you kidding? I have the money, why shouldn't I start right now. I can pay for this and the I can start studying ASAP." So I went to hit the transfer button again, and I got the same distinct "NO, don't do it."
Now if you really know me you will know that I am kind of a stubborn person. Actually a lot stubborn. I am single there is only me to take care of. So normally when I want or need something I just take care of it or get it immediately. However with all of the wonderful things that are going on in my life because of the Lord I decided to listen to this specific "NO, don't do it."
At the time I thought that it was wierd and dumb but whatever, but now looking back I realize that the Lord was looking out for me in a big way.
Later that day I decided to treat myself to a diner from Panera's. (Side note: I love Panera's!) I pulled into the lot and went inside. I had also decided to take it to go, cause honestly last week was really rough for me. Don't ask why cause I couldn't tell you. I come back out to my car and I see something funny on my tire. I had parked so that my wheels were turned. (I am not sure if that makes sense to you but it does to me) I go over to look at my wheels and I realize that my passenger side front wheel is so worn down that it may pop or shred at any moment. I say a prayer that my car will make it home now and back to the tire store in the morning without problems. I call my bank to make a transfer for the funds to pay for a tire and head home.
In that moment it doesn't dawn on me what just happened. I am truly humbled everyday to realized just how much the Lord is looking out for me. He wants me to be a TEFL Teacher BUT he also wants me to be safe on the roads. He wants to take care of the daily along with the long run. It may not seem like much to anyone else, but to me it feels like a huge deal. HE TOOK CARE OF ME WITHOUT ME EVEN REALIZING IT!!!! He had his hand in my daily life and took charge when I couldn't see the big picture. I was an amazing experience and I wanted to share it with all of you.
