I was really trying hard to make my goal for TSFL for the month of March. Because of that, last week was completely busy with clients, training, etc. The boys had extra playtime at Aunt Taylor's house so I could get lots of last minute stuff done. Doll & my mom helped too. I had literally worked my tail off the entire month to reach my goal. I was only a little bit away and it was the only thing on my mind. Then Tom passed away. Priorities changed and although I was only a tiny bit away from my goal, I just couldn't focus. I didn't want to think about work. I wanted to hug & snuggle with Zac and my kids and Becca. I wanted to cry & pray and be with people I love.
God is so good because He provides for us before-during-and after we feel like we've done all we can do.
The day of Tom's passing & the next day {31st} I had some people contact me unexpectedly about the program and who wanted me as their coach. Although I was somewhat out of it, my clients were understanding & sweet, and everyone still made great progress.
I made my goal. It was bittersweet. I had worked so hard to reach my goal. I've been working 9 months to reach this business goal. In reaching that goal, I qualified for a trip to Arizona from April 7-10th. We bought the airline tickets on the 29th because it was looking like I'd reach my goal & ticket prices were rising daily. They were nonrefundable, but transferable.
Then Tom passed away. And there was no question in our minds about where we'd be the weekend of the 10th. It was a bittersweet couple days. I was celebrating and grieving. Two emotions that are hard to reconcile. My body wanted to be in the hot Arizona sun & my heart wanted to be with the Houston family.
I'm grateful I met my goal. More grateful that we're staying home instead of going to Arizona. Of course I would have loved to have gone, but there is only happiness and peace that we'll be with Becca & kids, celebrating Tom's amazing life. We can go to Arizona another time & I will qualify for other trips. Our tickets will go toward our trip to national convention in Orlando this summer.
Grateful for Heavenly Father's awareness of me as an individual. After Wednesday I would have been okay with not reaching my goal mentally {or so I thought}, because qualifying for the trip would have been a moot point. Heavenly Father knew differently though. I feel that I prayed like the outcome depended on Him and worked like it depended on me, which helped Him help me to be able to accomplish the goal just for the sake of doing it so I knew I could & because I worked so hard & pushed myself out of my comfort zone.
Regardless of the trip, reaching a goal I'd set for myself is extremely empowering and I'm so thankful for that.
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I'm proud of you on so many levels, but mostly because you put others first always.
I knew leaving wouldn't even be an option for you under the circumstances.
Your feelings on your blog reminded me of Elder Robbins' talk in conference yesterday when he asked the question, "To be or not to be? That is the question." He then spoke of when the Savior posed the question, "What manner of men (or women) ought ye to be?" Then the Savior answered, "Verily I say unto you, even as I am". Elder Robbins continued by saying that to become like He is, we must do the things that He would do.
To BE and to DO are inseparable.
The other quote I kept hearing that reminds me of how Becca will get through this is the one from President Kimball about the Lord meeting our needs by using other people most of the time. It is such true doctrine.
Love you much.
Karli, I loved what your mom wrote! Your are amazing for reaching your goal and amazing for being there for everyone in need! I hope all goes well this weekend! I will keep Becca and her family in my prayers!
Karli I am so proud of you for meeting your goal!! That is so great! I will be your star client this month! I am planning on that! You are such a good example to me in seeing how hard you have worked to reach this goal. It shows me that I can reach my goals also with hard work and determination. And you are so amazing with everything that is going on around you. I will continue to keep you and Becca in my prayers. Love you!
So proud of you. You are simply an amazing woman. I will continue to keep Becca and her family in my prayers. Love you.
Congratulations on reachng your goal! You are amazing and your perspective is dead on!! Love you!
Good job I know you wanted to go on that trip. But by putting first things first you will have no regrets. Our hearts are also breaking for Becca and her children.
You are amazing friend. I agree with your mom that you amaze me how you always put others first. I truly am so proud of you for making that goal...but even more for recognizing your Savior's hand in it all. You inspire me to be a better person daily. Thank you for your friendship. It means more than you will ever know!
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