Perspective

Over the last week or so God has been working on me in the area of my perspective. I have decided that 99% of how we feel about things in life has to do with out perspective. For example, I had to work tonight and really didn't want to go in. I have 2 choices about the way I look at that. Do I dwell on the fact that I didn't want to go to work, and mope and be bitter, or do I thank God for a night that was busy enough to be exciting, but slow enough that I got an hour of study time for my test tomorrow? Do I choose to be sad that I am away from Addison, or thankful and happy that she is with her daddy, who is developing his own loving bond with her? Do I focus on the fact that I am totally stressed out about my test tomorrow, or that because of that test my teachers moved our practical demo test to a week from Wednesday instead of Wednesday? I know there are some things in life that are just terrible, with very little to redeem them. I know there are hard situations that have little to no silver lining to be found. But I do not believe that the stresses of our everyday lives are that way. Let me challenge you, as God is challenging me, to notice, and when needed adjust your perspective. I think you will find that it will add alot of joy and thankfulness to your day!!!

Spring Break is No Longer!

They say all good things must come to an end, and so it had to be with my Spring Break. I really enjoyed having the week before Easter off of school, and although I did not get everthing done that I wanted to, not having to be out of the house for class and clinical was a welcome break. I was able to quasi clean my house, it's nowhere NEAR as put together as the pre-baby me would have liked it, but it is getting there. I was able to start my workout schedule(boy am I FEELING IT today!!) and spend some time with friends. Easter was fantastic, and yes, I will post pictures soon. Addison was the hit of the morning at church in her cute little pink dress, white booties and tights. We had dinner at my parents house, Marcus's parents came from DC and our friends Isai (pronounced eeeesaieeee) and Rachel joined us as well. They had a daughter Madelyn, 3 days before I had Addison, and were our neighbors in the hospital. What a blessing to share such an experience with some of our closest friends!! "Addy and Maddy" as they are called, enjoyed some quality time together in the pack and play, and all of the adults enjoyed a great meal. Now, fast forward to Monday. Did I get up and go to school like the diligent little student I normally am? NOPE! I stayed home, missed lecture and enjoyed a day with my daughter, and then an evening of exercising with the ladies from church. Spring Break totally killed the momentum I had going, and it took a day or two for me to get it back. Alas, I am back at it now, and hanging on to the fact that I only have until May 7th before Summer begins. I have a 5 page paper that is due on Friday, that no, I have not started...due to circumstances beyond my control. However, I am all set up to write it tomorrow night, and it will get done, barring an act of terrorism or serious medical emergency. So, off to bed I go, so that I can get up for my clinical tomorrow. Stay tuned for pictures!!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JUDY!!!! I know things are insane for you right now, but I hope you are able to somewhat enjoy the day. Know that you are loved and cherished by so many people, and delighted over by your Heavenly Father. Make sure to eat some cake for me:) Love ya!

Amy and Judy, This is for You!

Well, here I am, thanks to my dear friends Amy and Judy, who's blogs I check religiously, I have started one of my own. I can only aspire to the greatness of their blogs, and hope that I can update mine as frequently. You will have to forgive what I am sure will be a blog full of baby pictures and rantings about how annoying school is, or prattling on about my job and the insanity of working 20 hours a week in addition to all that I have going on, because, well that's my life right now!! I hope this helps me stay in touch with some people who are far away, but if Amy and Judy are the only 2 people who read it, it will be worth it. So, here starts my blogging adventure, hope you will all come along for the ride. Amy and Judy, if you have any tips, feel free to share!!!!