Updates Galore. . .

My sister is doing well after her knee surgery, lots of physical therapy in her future.  Her hubby and her beautiful girls are taking very good care of her and all of the animals.  My hubby finally got his company car and is able to go out in the field.  He is getting ready to go to sales training and then he will be officially employed again.   To recap, it took him six months to get another position after being laid off.  It took me three months to get a job once I started looking.  I guess what I am trying to point out is that if you get laid off or fired or even if you just quit do not treat that as a vacation, start looking because you do not know how long it will take to find something new.  
I am still working, and in my six month probationary period.   The twelve hour shifts are very hard to get use to.  I have gained a whole new respect for those that work the twelve hour shifts, they are not easy at all.  I am getting more accustom to the shift work.  I hope they will keep me on once my probation is up.  I do think I can make a difference in this job.   Big T is getting ready to start a new instructional lacrosse league with a local University, he is really excited about it.    Sprat is glad football season is over and he is enjoying the fact that he does not have any after school activities right now.  That will change soon, he is going to try out for the high school lacrosse team.

First Week of New Job. . .

Very excited to be back in the workforce.  I am also quite exhausted, emotional,  and somewhat afraid.  This is such a new journey for me and my family.  I am so lucky that I have such a very supportive hubby and kids. 
My posts may get back to a normal schedule sometime but for right now it is going to be sporadic.  My hours are all over the place for the next few weeks due to training.  I am doing a lot of reading and refreshing on my medical terminology.   Like I said I am excited for this new avenue in my life and I love learning new things.  Once my schedule gets a little more routine I will be able to get my posts back on schedule.  

The one thing I have learned about myself this week is that I eat all the time.  At home I did not realize I did this but since I have been in this office setting it is very clear.  During one of my meetings my stomach growled so loud and I was so embarrassed.   The good news is that it is ok to eat when I need to.  We took a little break and I was able to get a snack to tide me over till we had lunch.  The funny thing was, I was not the only one snacking so I felt a little better.  I am very thankful for a relaxed office setting rather than a strict and straight laced one.  

Lots of learning ahead and I feel a new energy about me.  Stay tuned and please stay with me as our clan makes this incredible adjustment.  

Happy, Happy Friday. . .

Well, I have a job after thirteen years, not that I did not work during these last thirteen years but now I will get paid and I will be helping my family.  Very excited today.  Sprat did get his license yesterday and we are thrilled.   The hubbs had a job offer yesterday and he has another interview today that we believe will end with another offer.  The wheels are moving on this train to employment. 
I am going to be working with our local organ donor center.  Lots of new things going to be happening in our house.  We will be adjusting to new schedules and new responsibilities for the kiddos. 

We will be celebrating birthdays and employment!!!  God is good and we are very thankful!!  

I start work in two weeks and between now and then I will be doing a lot of studying about organ donation.  If you have any questions please post them in the comments section and I will find your answers.  The one thing I did find out that was very interesting is that most religions do not oppose organ transplant and donation.  

A friend and former co-worker of my hubby just donated a kidney so that his wife could receive a kidney from someone else.  It is a program where if your loved one is in need of a transplant and you do not match, you can give your organ to someone else that you match up with and they will find another candidate for your loved one in a similar situation.  They did a big news story on this couple and it really was good.  Awesome to see and hear great stories like this one.  

Hopeful, thankful, and very grateful. . .