Well, not sure where to start. The past month has been CRAZY! Lot's going on, ups and downs. I guess my last blog was when I went to Cincinnati. That has been a while. So I received a call on my birthday with a job offer. What a gift! There were a lot of security and background checks in the process so it took a few weeks to get everything in order. I started the end of October. So far it is going great. I have looked for over a year and it has been such a relief to have finally found something that worked for me. I now work for United HealthCare. I have a home office which I must say I am enjoying so far. I spend my days by the french doors and with my little Gracie under my feet. I am looking forward to the first snow for sure! There has been quite a bit of classes and training and more to come but even with that it has been a very refreshing change which I am very thankful for. My nephew (my brother's son) passed away a month ago in a tragic accident. He and his wife are struggling still, very understandably, and can still use LOTS of prayers. My heart aches for them daily and I so wish I could fix it for them but I just can't. Starla's birthday was the 2nd as well, she had a wonderful day and I think she got everything she asked for! After that it was on to new job, new training and getting ready for my sisters wedding. Yes, all of that jam packed into just a few weeks. My sister got married on 11/11/11 and I think now has a lot of her stress and anxiety relieved so that is great. She can chill a little now. Jeramy is doing great, good in school and with friends. Starla decided (on her own) to start volunteering at Riding High. A local stable that works with horses and special needs children. Very proud of her for doing this at her age and she has really been enjoying it. We have a program here called TAG (talented and gifted students). They do these classes each winter at the local college. Children must be referred by a teach and a counselor so it is not something they can just sign up for. Jearmy did this both 7th & 8th grade, the only years it is available for them. Starla hoped to go in 7th grade but didn't. This year, SHE DID! She has been so excited about it and has already picked up her classes. So over winter break she will actually get to go to the local college and take courses. There are only so may student chosen from the surround areas and they narrow those down so it is a big thing. Class has been pretty heavy the past 2 weeks so I am looking forward to a 3 day work week and a long weekend! It has been over a month since I have blogged so this is just a quick summary blog. I will try and do better as things start to settle down! Hope everything has a wonderful and safe Thanksgiving with those they love. Enjoy every moment, take nothing for granted.....We are not promised tomorrow.
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| Misty & Joshua 11-11-11 |
"If you treat Thanksgiving Day as a mere custom, then you are missing out on the true meaning of the holiday. As much as we enjoy Thanksgiving for the dinner and the festivities, we must also rejoice for our good fortune. So, have fun with your family this thanksgiving, but don't forget to say 'thank you.' And if you are fumbling for meaningful words, read these thanksgiving inspirational quotes for a push in the right direction."
