Grateful

Our little family has been through quite a rollercoaster ride the past couple months. Right around Christmas we were informed that Manuel wouldn't have work for a very long time. The company laid off 5 of their workers, and luckily, Manuel wasn't one of them. I did not take this with grace and stride. It threw me into a panic. I didn't know what we were going to do. I cried nonstop for days. I think Manuel thought I had lost it. We realized that we needed to turn to the Temple. So we went and both felt comforted... then I started to doubt everything. Stupid Satan. We have had many blessings come along that have helped us out tremendously. My problem, is that I expected within a few days Manuel would be back into 40+ work weeks, but it didn't happen. It still hasn't happened.
However, instead of having no work, he has been working a few hours a day, driving a piece of the pipeline checking for leaks because there had been a drop in pressure- over a month and a half ago. They were told that last week would be their final drive of the line, but it didn't happen. He's driving the line right now as I type. It hasn't been easy, but we have been just fine. We have had enough for our needs and haven't even had to touch our savings. It is always amazing to witness the hand of the Lord in your life. I think sometimes I take things for granted, and sometimes I think that my prayers should be answered according to my schedule. But that isn't the way it works. Through all of this, I have learned that I have no control over some things in my life, and the only thing I can do is have faith. I know that my Heavenly Father knows us, and is mindful of our needs. I am so grateful for that.