Gratefulness Galore

I've been settling into life here in Utah...and am very grateful...for many reasons.  Included in the settling process has been job hunting.
 
I had been reluctant to write about what was going on...for fear of jinxing things.

But now I can say...

...as of October 4th, I'm a full-time employee of this beautiful college ------->

For this opportunity - I am extremely grateful! 
 
One of many bonuses is that I live only 5 blocks from the campus.  When the position became available - I knew it had to be mine! 

And the most amazing bonus of all is that my wonderful, long-time friend Diane, works in the same office!

Diane was instrumental in this process and outcome - advocating for me in so many ways.  Thank you, dear friend.

Diane is a Utah native who lived in Minnesota for several years.

Most of those years, we worked together at the University of MN Landscape Arboretum.

Who would have ever imagined our lives intersecting for a second time - and working together again at another university!

My gratitude overflows for her, my family, and other friends...who have lifted me up and helped guide me on this multi-faceted journey.

If friends are gifts we give ourselves...
...than I've outdone myself!