7 random things

I was challenged by Leanne to come up with seven random things about myself - let's see if I came up with enough.........

1. I haven't the foggiest idea of what to do with my hair - no I will NOT post a picture. It's long - the longest it's been in probably seven or eight years. I keep thinking I need bangs, but when I bring it up, people - Sherrie, Janie and others - say nooooooooooooo. Any other "style" will probably mean work - and I'm probably too lazy for that right now.

2. My most satisfying job was working in critical care for ten years. I still miss it.

3. The reason I got out of critical care was so I could have more regular hours to be more involved in church ministry. With that said, my next job was woefully unsatisfying, God really taught me how to be content when you don't like your job. It fulfilled goal of getting more involved at church and I had to keep reminding myself that that was still more important to me than liking my job.

4. Even though there is no reasonable way we think this could happen, Mark and I would love to live in New York City.

5. My number one preference in the job category would be to be a stay at home mom - that is not an option, financially.

6. My number two option in the job category would be to work somewhere like Starbucks - again, not an option.

7. I have no desire to work in the nursing field anymore - there again, not an option financially.

Well, I stretched things out - but there you go :o)


Okay, now it's Michelle's turn!!!! :o)

Waking up is hard to do!!

Woo Hoo!

I just got the "everything looks good" speech from my doctor today. No seeing him for six months!!! He's a nice guy - but I'm not going to miss him at all!

I just got off the elliptical machine - believe it or not, I've been looking forward to getting back on that thing for several months!! :o)

If it were warmer (I know, it is warmer than Indiana) I would take him to "the mall" - that's what Mark calls WalMart. Doesn't get much more exciting than that around here!

one month old

I'm one month old today! When I went to the doctor's office last week, I was ten pounds! Mommy and Daddy are still trying to figure out my reflux issues and getting over my cold. I make lots of random smiles. Mommy isn't sure if I've really intentionally smiled at her, yet. I had been eating more and faster the past couple of days, but yesterday I decided - "what's the hurry?" - so, I'm back to taking my time. I'm getting stronger, I can hold my head up longer. I've been told that there are cats around - but I haven't noticed. I'm still trying to figure out Mommy and Daddy.

Trench buddies

There are times in your life when you're in the trenches - and it's "just" you and God. Those are special times to realize that God IS enough. Then there are other times when you are in the trenches - and though God is enough - and you know that by now - He is gracious enough to bring along some "trench buddies" who are going through similar experiences at the same time. Not only can you encourage them, they can encourage you.
Even though no one prefers to go through the trenches - it's a part of our lives and a vital part of the refining process. I'm thankful for my current trench buddies - Molly, Leanne, and Betty, Sherry to name a few.
It's funny to think that had I not moved out of Lafayette, I might not have these connections. I don't know that I would have had a blog otherwise; and though several of these ladies were more acquaintances, I cerainly feel more of a kinship to them/you now. God bless and know that I am praying for all of you!

Recovering

Somehow, despite rarely having contact with the "outside world" the past three weeks, I developed a cold. Of course, being a first time mom, I was concerned about passing it on to a newborn.
And then it happened - Matthew started getting congested Monday, we brought him in to be checked - the dr. said it sort of a pre-cold state. Well, two days later - the yellow gunky drainage shows up.
We brought him back in - the nurse practioner was encouraging and helpful.
Thankfully, esp. for Mark ;o), I'm not freaking out like I very possibly could have. Mark reminds me, as does the Holy Spirit, that these things are out of my control. I have to continue to trust God for the outcome, for wisdom, patience and strength.

a sad farewell

Our computer was laid to rest yesterday. It crashed - again. We knew that the time was coming - it was seven years old - it was sad, though - that was my first computer.