Am I Coming or Going??

That is the question of the year! Man when I jumped into nursing school I knew that I would be busy but in reality you hear that and think you understand but you don't until you are actually in nursing school.  And you add 2 boys with their homework and stuff.. BUT I LOVE IT!!!!  I am almost through 6 weeks of school and I am still very excited everyday!  Is it easy?  NO Is it a lot of work and effort? YES but it will be worth every minute of it!  Something else I am having to adjust to is having 2 boys with homework.  Man it's a big difference from 1 to 2!
I have had 2 tests so far and passed both of them!  I was excited about that.  Application tests are very different from any other test I have ever taken.  Nursing requires studying everyday, not just a few days before a test!  I have a great study group.  We meet several days a week and study together which is very helpful.  It allows us to see what we have learned and teach each other.  And we have long night before the test study reviews!  These normally last at least 6 hours.  We have been practicing our vital signs and our skills, which include NG Tube insertions, NG tube feedings, Sterile Wound Dressings and Sterile Catheters.  I have really enjoyed learning this.  I am a very hands on person so actually being able to use the knowledge I have learned is very helpful to me.  I Passed all my check off yesterday, Praise The Lord.  I can't tell you how nervous I was about this!  Today I had my second clinical and I actually got to do things because I passed check offs yesterday.  My partner and I went around and checked vital signs, which was a lot of fun.  We are in a nursing home this semester so it was nice to see all the people and hear a little bit about them.  I have been truly blessed to be able to have this oppourtnity to have this experience!  I have an AMAZING Husband and Family that I can't say enough about and can never say thank you enough to justify how I feel about them.  Most of all, ALL of the Glory goes to God for being faithful in getting me to this point and always providing!!!  He is always faithful!!!! 

10th Anniversary of 9/11

Hard to believe that today marks the 10th Anniversary of the most tragic day in our history!  Words can't describe how I feel about this day!  We were attacked by vicious terrorists and it forever changed our lives.  Of course, my life wasn't affected like the ones that lost their lives or the ones that lost loved ones that day but my heart is forever changed!  I can tell you where I was when I heard about it for the first time and what I did for the rest of that day and the following days.  I can remember a lot of the thoughts that were running through my head that day.  I am sure that most Americas can do the same.  It is a day that is edged in our memories forever!

This year in honor of the 343 fireman, the officers from NYPD and all other first responders there are 4 amazing guys from BFD that have made a trip to Nashville to climb 110 flight of stairs in honor of all those that lost their lives on this tragic day.  110 flights of stairs is the same as one of the Twin Towers that was attacked that day! 

This says it all!

I can't begin to describe how I feel about this day and the guys that are going to do this climb.  I am overwhelmed with emotions.  I am a PROUD wife of a Fireman that is always putting his life and safety at risk to save someone else.  I am proud that he is doing his part to NEVER FORGET that tragic day.  Ryan and the other 3 guys have put many many hours of sweat and training into this.  Their dedication to this is incredible.  These guys love their job!  They are proud to be firefighters and everything that it stands for!

Ryan, the boys and I love you so much and we appreciate everything that you do!  You are an amazing husband and daddy.  You have a heart and passion for your job and you don't take your responsibilities lightly.  Being a fireman is more than a job to you.  It is a commitment and a passion, one that you take seriously everyday and you do a GREAT JOB!! We couldn't be prouder!! We love you!!

Not only do I remember all the ones that lost their lives on this day, but I want to also remember all of our military.  Many have lost their lives fighting for our country before this tragedy and many have lost their lives fighting a war against the people that attacked us on 9/11! I have several soldiers that are dear to my heart.  My Uncle Mid, my brother Clay and a dear friend of mine James.  I know there are many others that have fought for our country as well and I am beyond thankful and grateful for the many sacrifices that they have made and continue to make!  Uncle Mid, Clay and James, I love each one of you and proud to know you and know that you have served/serving our country with all that you had/have! 

 

My prayer is that we truly NEVER FORGET what happened on this day 10 years ago.  There are so many families that lost loved ones and they'll never forget.  I pray that this Nation will Stand United as One Country UNDER GOD!! Without God this country is nothing!  GOD BLESS AMERICA!!

These crazy boys of mine!

It has been a weekend!!  It started raining Saturday morning and just stopped this afternoon!  So needless to say, I have 2 boys that have cabin fever!!  They aren't very good at staying inside and being happy.  They are definitely more outside boys than inside!  I'm not complaining except on weekends like this.. ha! 

Proof they can be sweet and get along 

which makes this momma very happy!

Inside football (which is against the rules by the way) 

but they weren't breaking anything and it was making them happy so I let it slide!

Love Pierce's face.. haha!

I couldn't resist this picture.  It will make a great embarrassing picture

when Colton is older!

Silly faces for silly boys!

Colton going for the tackle!

And to top it off.. I was sitting at the computer when I heard Pierce say "That's the way I Roll Baby"!  hahaha.. I laughed so hard!! These 2 boys of mine keep it very interesting and fun around this house!! Never a dull moment!  Love them to pieces!!

This is the Stuff

I have always like this song.  However, when you have had one of "those" days when nothing seems to be going right and you just want to scream this songs opens your eyes.  I had been having a rough day a few weeks ago and as we were driving to dinner this song came on.  At first I just started listening to it as a regular song, then it hit me... he is trying to tell you something.  So I really listened to the words and realized that even when my days are bad and not going as "I" had planned them, God was using this stuff to show me something.  Whether it be to stay calmer in rough times instead of speaking to soon, or not letting somethings get to me.. he is always trying to teach me something.  I just have to choose to be still and listen and watch for what he is trying to show me through the rough times.  It is not always easy but God is always there to help me get through it!