the news!

I don't have that much to say these days....can't seem to find any interesting topics to blog about! However, yours truly was on the news last night, and you can see the story HERE.

back to school

I can't believe that the summer is over. It seems like except for the first couple of weeks in June, we stayed pretty busy and on the road a lot of the time. However, it's done and it's time to move into the new school year.
This year will be different as I am going back to work after an 18 month forced sabbatical......not being able to find a job and all. Steve will begin his doctorate, Stevie will go back to college, and Luke will begin high school.

Where has the time gone??

It's been fun, but I know that from now on things will likely be different. Once the kids start high school, things begin to change. They don't want to spend all of their time with you anymore, and sometimes they don't even want to travel with you.....although, I don't really anticipate that! Luke will be doing marching band which is an all-consuming activity what with practice, ballgames, and competitions. He's also been challenged (read threatened) to get all As this year as the time for grades to really matter are upon us. Scholarships don't win themselves, ya know.

Anyway, I'm looking forward to the start of new things. The days just keep getting better and better!

crunch time

Tomorrow (well, actually today) is our first adoption class. Be glad to get it behind me so we can start on the vast amount of paperwork to be done.

I guess spring break for me is officially over. I have two weeks to get the massive number of projects done for my portfolio and my other class to be complete. TWO WEEKS, people! Can you believe it? There will probably not be much sleep and a very grumpy me. Poor Steve and the kiddos. It's gonna be worth it, though. (or at least I hope so!)

So, if you don't hear from me, know that I am buried under a blanket somewhere hiding from the work! Don't come looking for me...................

my jumbled thoughts

I'm in a state of emotional upheaval right now. I cry at the drop of a hat. I'm trying not to show it and just let things pass without having a complete and total breakdown in front of others, but it seems to be coming over me more and more often. Tonight, not once, but twice, I literally could have started sobbing. I'm not sad, really. Just emotional. If I didn't know any better, I'd swear it's my "special" time of the month.......fortunately, I don't have that anymore!! (yeah, me....yes, I know you're jealous!).

I know it has a lot to do with BIG decisions coming our way, and God working those things out. It seems like every day He gives us another confirmation that we are doing the right thing. I'm so relieved to finally have made the decision. Of course, even through this, He is teaching me patience. I use to think that He was done with that lesson (hahahahahahahahaha), but I now realize that He has ONLY begun. Learning to WAIT until He is ready to reveal is a biggie for me...and I have a hard time with it. Boy, if I had learned it earlier in life......my sanity would have been so much better. Only He knows the big picture, which of course, I know, BUT that doesn't stop me from worrying about the BIG picture. Craziness!! In this situation, just like when we waited for Him to send us to SC, waiting has been sweet. Savoring the emotions that have come with watching it all come together in His time is like nothing I've ever tasted.

School is going really well. I'll be glad when it's over! I finally feel caught up although this month is going to be insane. There are more days than ever that I have multiple places to be and things to do. I will certainly be ready for a vacation when it's all over. I do hope that Steve and I will be able to go on our anniversary trip in May......we will definitely need it by then.

I read a post today about insecurity and how God helps us deal with that. WOW! I honestly never really thought about allowing Him to help me in that area. I guess I always figured that He had bigger fish to fry than my neurosis! Why, oh, why didn't I trust that He didn't want me to fret over every little thing that I said when what I really wanted was just to serve Him?? He knew I was trying my best....He knows my heart. I am so glad for that! Thankfully, He even has time for me. Thanks, Cathy, for pointing that out.

So, those are my jumbled thoughts. I cannot wait to reveal the big secret. It's so exciting and amazing................