Monday, July 26, 2010
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
Overwhelmed
I am trying to stay positive about school. But I start back on Aug 16th and I got my list of stuff to buy before then and I'm freaking out. I've got 6 textbooks to buy, a lab coat, scrubs, stethoscope, nursing shoes, a nursing kit and pay to get my vaccinations done again or have a test done to show that I've had them (my momma didn't keep my records and I've tried other ways to get them without any success). I am thankful for my job that is provided some sort of income but its not going to pay for all that crap!
Speaking of my new job... I have no idea what my work schedule is going to be like once I start school. I'll be attending school 4 days a week. 2 of those days I'll be there from 8am till 3pm and the other 2 days I'll have a 2 hour lab somewhere in the middle of the day. Which leaves me able to work Fri, Sat and Sun. I have no idea how wiling my boss is going to be with working with my schedule. I realize that so many people work full time job and go to school full time but I don't know how they do that with a family and allow time to study also. I'd appreciate some major prayers! I'm feeling slighly overwhelmed.
On a positive note let me share with you this story....
We had made plans back in the beginning of the year to go to the beach with my sister and her family. As we got closer and closer to the summer we realized we didn't have the money to go and needed a way out without causing hardship to my sister and her family. We prayed that God would provide us a way out.
First the oil spill happened - no I'm not saying he allowed this to happen so we didn't have to go to the beach. So when the oil spilled happened we discussed with my sister the incident and how it might effect us. She didn't seem to think it would e/affect us. So we felt stuck.
Then I got word from my boss that I had some training that was scheduled while I was supposed to be at the beach. I didn't HAVE to take it then but if I didn't then I'd have to miss 4 days of school to get the training done. Well thats not acceptable in nursing school so we chose to cancel our vacation.
I had to call my sister and explain the situation. I was nervous because I didn't want to back out and cause them to pay the half that we were supposed to pay. I was angry b/c I was having to cancel my vacation b/c of my job. It wasn't till I was completely immersed in those feelings that I realized that I had prayed for a way out (we had prayed for a way out) and he was God providing that way out. I begin to feel a little bit better about the situation but I still wasn't sure about my sister.
I called her and she wasn't mad but instead she was relieved! Turns out her in laws were also going to the beach that week and the people that were staying with them had backed out and there was room for my sister and her family to stay there FREE but my sister didn't want to leave us with paying for a week so she had told them she couldn't do that. Well now that was all changing. The invitation for them to stay with her inlaws was still there and everything worked out.
But its not over yet... ya see THIS is the week the week we were supposed to be at the beach. My sister and her family went down on Friday night. We were supposed to leave tonight (tuesday) and come back Sunday. But on Sunday my brother in laws grandmother passed away so they had to come back today for the visitation and funeral. So it all worked out! Nobody lost any money!
Speaking of my new job... I have no idea what my work schedule is going to be like once I start school. I'll be attending school 4 days a week. 2 of those days I'll be there from 8am till 3pm and the other 2 days I'll have a 2 hour lab somewhere in the middle of the day. Which leaves me able to work Fri, Sat and Sun. I have no idea how wiling my boss is going to be with working with my schedule. I realize that so many people work full time job and go to school full time but I don't know how they do that with a family and allow time to study also. I'd appreciate some major prayers! I'm feeling slighly overwhelmed.
On a positive note let me share with you this story....
We had made plans back in the beginning of the year to go to the beach with my sister and her family. As we got closer and closer to the summer we realized we didn't have the money to go and needed a way out without causing hardship to my sister and her family. We prayed that God would provide us a way out.
First the oil spill happened - no I'm not saying he allowed this to happen so we didn't have to go to the beach. So when the oil spilled happened we discussed with my sister the incident and how it might effect us. She didn't seem to think it would e/affect us. So we felt stuck.
Then I got word from my boss that I had some training that was scheduled while I was supposed to be at the beach. I didn't HAVE to take it then but if I didn't then I'd have to miss 4 days of school to get the training done. Well thats not acceptable in nursing school so we chose to cancel our vacation.
I had to call my sister and explain the situation. I was nervous because I didn't want to back out and cause them to pay the half that we were supposed to pay. I was angry b/c I was having to cancel my vacation b/c of my job. It wasn't till I was completely immersed in those feelings that I realized that I had prayed for a way out (we had prayed for a way out) and he was God providing that way out. I begin to feel a little bit better about the situation but I still wasn't sure about my sister.
I called her and she wasn't mad but instead she was relieved! Turns out her in laws were also going to the beach that week and the people that were staying with them had backed out and there was room for my sister and her family to stay there FREE but my sister didn't want to leave us with paying for a week so she had told them she couldn't do that. Well now that was all changing. The invitation for them to stay with her inlaws was still there and everything worked out.
But its not over yet... ya see THIS is the week the week we were supposed to be at the beach. My sister and her family went down on Friday night. We were supposed to leave tonight (tuesday) and come back Sunday. But on Sunday my brother in laws grandmother passed away so they had to come back today for the visitation and funeral. So it all worked out! Nobody lost any money!
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
Changing things up a bit
Change is good....
I know things around me are changing. I'm trying to embrace it and not run from it. My kids are growing up. Thats something I cannot control. I have to let them grow up and make choices... hopefully I've raised them to make right choices and to learn from the wrong choices they'll make in life.
My job is a big change. Its hard after being a stay at home mom for almost 6 years to spend 20+ hours away from them each week.
Church is another change. We left our church. We didn't burn any bridges and I'm not really gonna go into it on here but we felt like God was taking us in another direction. We've been attending a presbyterian church in clanton. We like it and its not at all what I expected. I guess it just goes to show you should do your own research on things instead of just taking someone's word for it. There's tradition there, respect and teaching. 3 important things I think the church lacks these days.
School starts back up for kids the first week in August and I start back on the 16th. Matthew decided to hold off on starting. He's looking in to seminary and hopefully he can do it all at one place instead of transfering from Jeff State.
So thats whats happening with us! Thanks for checkin in on me :)
I know things around me are changing. I'm trying to embrace it and not run from it. My kids are growing up. Thats something I cannot control. I have to let them grow up and make choices... hopefully I've raised them to make right choices and to learn from the wrong choices they'll make in life.
My job is a big change. Its hard after being a stay at home mom for almost 6 years to spend 20+ hours away from them each week.
Church is another change. We left our church. We didn't burn any bridges and I'm not really gonna go into it on here but we felt like God was taking us in another direction. We've been attending a presbyterian church in clanton. We like it and its not at all what I expected. I guess it just goes to show you should do your own research on things instead of just taking someone's word for it. There's tradition there, respect and teaching. 3 important things I think the church lacks these days.
School starts back up for kids the first week in August and I start back on the 16th. Matthew decided to hold off on starting. He's looking in to seminary and hopefully he can do it all at one place instead of transfering from Jeff State.
So thats whats happening with us! Thanks for checkin in on me :)
Monday, July 12, 2010
Girl Time & more
2 of my besties came to visit me Friday :) Staci is in the middle of moving her family to mississippi and Tiffany was driving down with her to help with the kids. I've known these 2 girls since 1997! We may not get to see each other often but everytime we get together we have a blast. We stayed up all night talking, laughing, crying and peeing on ourselves. I hate their visit was so short but its amazing that we've stayed friends this long and still see each other as often as we do. We all have kids now and our kids are very close in age so they enjoy each others company too.
My job - I still love it. I'm only working 2 days this week so I'm hoping to get some stuff done before I go back.
Kids - They're great. Jessica is at youth camp this week and I'm praying for an awesome experience for her.
Marriage - great!
Future - we're going to the beach next week with my sister and her family. This is the first vacation that I've taken with my family and hers. I'm praying that the beach is clear and the water is safe.
My job - I still love it. I'm only working 2 days this week so I'm hoping to get some stuff done before I go back.
Kids - They're great. Jessica is at youth camp this week and I'm praying for an awesome experience for her.
Marriage - great!
Future - we're going to the beach next week with my sister and her family. This is the first vacation that I've taken with my family and hers. I'm praying that the beach is clear and the water is safe.
Saturday, July 03, 2010
Happy 4th of July
I know I'm a day early but we won't be here tomorrow... heading to my grandparents house for a family cookout and swimming. This 4th will be an especially emotional 4th because Michael is serving overseas. I always seem to get overly emotional hearing all the patriotic songs and such bu this year... its different.
I worked 40 hours last week - FORTY! Did I mention I'm parttime? LOL I'm not really complaining b/c I appreciate the paycheck but its hard being away from my family so much. I worked 12pm till 8pm Tuesday thru Friday and worked last Sunday evening too. I'll be working 40 hours this upcoming week too.
Last night we attempted to camp out. It started off great. We shot a few fireworks and then around 9pm we headed inside the tent to settle down. I'd been at work up until 8pm so I thought he'd gotten everything taken care of. He didn't have enough blankets - I know what your thinking but it does get cool in the wee hours! So I sent him back inside for blankets, a small fan and bugspray. 15 mins later he hadn't returned so I went looking for him. He wandering around outside and when I asked him what he was doing he told me..... we were locked out! I tried not to get excited but I could feel the panic attack coming on. He'd checked all the windows and was trying to break in the back door but didn't have anything to use. I had my cell phone with me and was ready to call for backup when he was able to get in through an open window. We got everything we needed and headed back outside. We were up by 7:30am.
I had a phone call in the middle of this post so I've lost my train of thought - sorry!
I worked 40 hours last week - FORTY! Did I mention I'm parttime? LOL I'm not really complaining b/c I appreciate the paycheck but its hard being away from my family so much. I worked 12pm till 8pm Tuesday thru Friday and worked last Sunday evening too. I'll be working 40 hours this upcoming week too.
Last night we attempted to camp out. It started off great. We shot a few fireworks and then around 9pm we headed inside the tent to settle down. I'd been at work up until 8pm so I thought he'd gotten everything taken care of. He didn't have enough blankets - I know what your thinking but it does get cool in the wee hours! So I sent him back inside for blankets, a small fan and bugspray. 15 mins later he hadn't returned so I went looking for him. He wandering around outside and when I asked him what he was doing he told me..... we were locked out! I tried not to get excited but I could feel the panic attack coming on. He'd checked all the windows and was trying to break in the back door but didn't have anything to use. I had my cell phone with me and was ready to call for backup when he was able to get in through an open window. We got everything we needed and headed back outside. We were up by 7:30am.
I had a phone call in the middle of this post so I've lost my train of thought - sorry!
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