Change is in the air

Changes are coming for my family and I. So in February I applied for a night shift charge nurse position, however, I did not get the position. I did get a night shift position though in March, which I will start in early May. I am looking forward to working a different shift and having some change in my work right now. The extra money will not hurt either! 

I have also applied for a scholarship from work so I can go back to school with assistance. I plan to return to school in July once I am adjusted to night shift. I am also looking forward to this as well, though it will be hard, I think it will be worth it. 

Since February, I have completed my physical therapy, and I am so happy! I am finally feeling like my hip is normal and I can exercise as I need and want to now. I can sit with my girl and play with her without restrictions! Since February I have lost about 8 pounds with exercise and watching what I eat. I am proud of myself and I am planning to continue losing weight, eating healthier, and keeping up the exercise! God calls us to care for our bodies and I want to obey Him. He tells us this so we can lead long, happy, and healthy lives. I have decided to listen and obey because I feel better and happier when I take care of myself.

Okay, so I am going to brag a little just because I can and I am a proud momma! My girl is now 5 years old! She turned 5 the end of March and let me tell you she is smart as a whip and gorgeous too! She is reading on a first grade level, doing simple addition, subtraction, intuitive, and can critically think so well! I am so proud of her! I plan to keep her challenged and keep her involved in activities. 

Last week I turned 30.....I don't have a problem with 30 but I have in the past felt like there was nothing to look forward to in my thirties. Since your twenties is spent typically graduating college, getting married, having kids, buying a house, etc. I did all of those things and felt like there was not anything exciting to look for, but now that I am thirty I realize I do have things to look forward to. I plan to at least get my bachelors degree in the next two years, enjoy watching my daughter grow, bring our other daughter home from Ethiopia, and change our finances to make a more comfortable life for us and plan for early retirement. So I am okay with thirty now and I think my thirties will be great. It will be what I make it. 

Everything is what you decide to make it. I have decided to enjoy life and live for God and attempt to show Him through my actions and words. I hear people all the time who are unhappy, complain, and criticize others. Parents always tell their children to treat others the way they want to be treated. Well I am sure you do not want to be talked about, made fun of, or ignored. So word of advice don't treat others that way, it is juvenile and probably means you are unhappy with yourself or your life. I am choosing to not act or be that way. God wants me to love others and treat them kindly, like he would have. I really do enjoy my simple, uneventful, quiet life. I choose to be content with what God has given me and allowed me to have and do. It is a pleasure to serve Him through my job and be content with my life. I pray that all people can see the positive side of things and learn to be content with themselves, their lives, and be kind to each other.