I realized that after reading my sister-in-laws blog that it has been awhile since I lasted posted anything! Time just seems to fly by and we are staying pretty busy with work that I forget to update on what is going on in our life...who knows if anyone is reading it, but at least I'll have something to look back on as my memory fades!! LOL
Well this will be my last week of teaching my dental assisting class! I can't believe where the last 9 weeks have gone (4-2-09) but they have. I started off with 9 students but after a few classes one of them decided to drop out. All I can say is that I had a really great group of girls this year!!! They all want to make a career in dentistry whether as an assistant or as a hygienist. They have blown my mind at how willing they are to learn, ask questions, do their homework, etc. As it turns out 2 of my students are patients in my office so even when the class ends I will still get to see them when they come in for their appointments. After Thursday I am really going to miss them and wish them well in all their endeavors! I just hope that if they decide to have me again for next year, that I will have as good of a class as this year!
Long is still commuting an hour and a half to work everyday but is really getting tired the drive. To make matters worse work has been really stressful which hasn't helped. Long still likes working for Costco as a whole but is disheartened with the store in which he is at. We continue to seek the Lord in prayer and wisdom for what our next move will be...whether to stick it out for the duration or see about trying to transfer to a different store all together and hopefully cut down on the commute in the process. So many unanswered questions and uneasy feelings of uncertainity especially in todays economy. But we have to continue to trust in the Lord and not man and know His ways are far greater and more secure than of this world!
I am still struggling with my full-time job...since the new ownership has taken effect things have not gotten any better...more like worse! Without going into too much detail b/c I could write a book...I am deciding whether or not to stay or move on. Part of the reason I have stayed on as long as I have is b/c of the economy and there not being jobs available. And I don't want to leave something that for now is secure to something that might not be since we need my income! I have been applying to new jobs, but so far no bites. S0 we will see if anything comes through, but in the meantime I am going to keep my eyes out.
Well my family has finally made a decision regarding our family reunion this summer. We have decided to go to Pigeon Forge, TN in August. We are going to rent a large house that has a hot tub, pool table, pool, etc. and will be within a 5 mile radius to the tourist trap of activites. I am looking forward to being under one roof with my parents and siblings...not to mention spouses, nieces and nephews! There will be a total of 18 people living together for 7 days...break out the anti-crazy pills! Long and I hope to take some short mini-trips/getaways this year...to the beach, to the mountains at a B&B, possibly to an island. Warm weather here we come!!
Since I starting writing this almost a month and a half ago and then forgot to finish it...my brother and his wife had their 2nd child!! Her name is Anisley Elisabeth and she was born on April 27th. I am totally in love with her and can't wait to meet her in August! I wish I had a pic to post but will have to get my brother on that.
I hope you are enjoying your spring so far despite the rain! And look forward to warmer weather since I am not a cold person. I am looking forward to my sister coming next weekend for some girl time and a movie marathon!
Til next time!!
