Lots has been going on since my last post. I got a job at a restaurant in town and Devin's ETS date moved up from April to January. Even though things may be stressful, it really is a blessing to be leaving Washington before the Spring semester starts; meaning I will be able to take my last three classes in person at SAC and graduate May 2013. I am so excited to end that chapter and hopefully begin new with nursing school.
I didn't realize how expensive nursing school is going to be. Once that is completed it is definitely something I will tell my kids about! I am praying I will submit my application July 2013 to where I can attend January 2014. Prayers greatly appreciated.
Janna has officially moved into Texas A&M. She is super excited. I think she will enjoy learning about being on her own and making her own schedule. Afterall, it is a part of growing up.
I finally got in touch with my wedding photographer and I am trying, little by little, to get all of the pictures picked out for our album, prints, and portrait. It's hard because I want every single picture with my mom. Fortunately, I do have the discs which the pictures are on and I am sure Wal-mart would love my business, but my pocket book would not. :)
Dad is doing good. He had a horrible episode with his gout to where he developed an aorta abdominal anersym. Luckily, it's small enough to where nothing needs to be done. Things like that make me wish we were coming home sooner so we could help me out.
Devin is doing good. He has always been that rock for me to turn to when I am need. I hope I am doing the same for him. It's a very stressful process getting out of the Army, but the only way you can achieve your goals is to move forward. He is planning on finishing his Associates in Collision Repair while also completing courses for a Business degree. He is wanting to eventually transfer to Texas A&M San Antonio and attend their School of Business. I know he will do great with that. He is wanting to also attend MMI, a motorcycle mechanic school, to where one day he could possibly own his own motorcycle business something similar to the American Choppers guys. Who knows maybe one day we will see him on TV :)
We went to church this past Sunday and that was definitely what I needed. Sometimes I do feel defeated and mixed up on what decision is the best. The only way to know is going down one road and seeing the results. I feel it helps seeking advice from others in order to help make your decision. At these times, I need my mom. She may have driven me crazy when it came to stuff like this, at times, but she always had a way of making the situation better and easier to handle. The message at church was to grow and become a follower of God rather than a fan. The pastor had us fill in blanks to complete messages. At the end we were asked questions to see what stage we were at. One of the questions was, "Could I put the grudges and bitterness towards other aside?" My mom came to my mind. No matter what my mom was always able to put the grudges to the side. She greeted every person she came into contact with with a smile and maybe even a hug. She always praised people even if they didn't praise her. I never understood why until this Sunday. She was becoming a follower of God. She wouldn't be able to do that if she continued to hang on to those grudges and bitterness.
The people who are left behind here on Earth who were graced with knowing my mom, whether they had a tight relationship or not, are truly blessed and touched by her kind soul.
