That's right. We're moving upstairs! We're buying the home in which we live in the basement apartment from Pat's grandparents who will be moving out in May...then we'll move upstairs! Hooray for BIG, bright windows and a master bedroom with a door!! We've got a lot of design/remodeling plans in the works, including a new bathroom. Very fun!
I'm also switching to pm shift (11am-1130pm) this next week! This is a BIG, exciting change for all of us...I won't be such a zombie when I'm home on my days off.
After a year of lots of transition, we're finally settling in....its a good feeling.
Saturday, February 27, 2010
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Update
Since my last post, there have been some changes in our lives:
1. I'm working full time as a night shift ER nurse.
2. Pat's in full-time grad school
3. We're attending Willow Chicago Church
4. We're putting the adoption on hold indefinitely for financial reasons
That pretty much sums up our life right now. I'm getting sick more frequently than I'd care to...mostly because I work in a human petri dish, and my body doesn't know day from night anymore. Hopefully my immune system will get used to the exposure, and a day time shift will open up for me!
1. I'm working full time as a night shift ER nurse.
2. Pat's in full-time grad school
3. We're attending Willow Chicago Church
4. We're putting the adoption on hold indefinitely for financial reasons
That pretty much sums up our life right now. I'm getting sick more frequently than I'd care to...mostly because I work in a human petri dish, and my body doesn't know day from night anymore. Hopefully my immune system will get used to the exposure, and a day time shift will open up for me!
Sunday, July 5, 2009
A rollercoaster of changes
There haven't been a lot of postings recently, because I don't know even where to begin. But its time for an update.
Pat has resigned as the junior high pastor after 3 years of service at our church. It has been hard to say goodbye to our church family, but we trust that God will lead us to the place we will be most effective! He is feeling lead to pastor high schoolers.
Today was my last day singing and playing on the worship team. It was very sad to say goodbye to my team that I have lead worship with for the past 3 years. I will really miss it.
I am in the process of interviewing for ER nurse jobs...hopefully I'll be starting one in August.
As far as the adoption goes, we are waiting to initiate unitl we both have jobs. We will need the extra money to afford the adoption and a home large enough for a second child. Our hearts are aching to bring a little baby boy home from Rwanda, but we are learning patience as life has not gone as expected in the past few months!
As of July 24, we will be jobless.
This has been an emotional rollercoaster for me, and the lack of knowing what our future holds has definitely taken me out of my comfort zone.
On the other hand, we have a clean slate right now, and it is exciting to see where God plans to lead our family!
Pat has resigned as the junior high pastor after 3 years of service at our church. It has been hard to say goodbye to our church family, but we trust that God will lead us to the place we will be most effective! He is feeling lead to pastor high schoolers.
Today was my last day singing and playing on the worship team. It was very sad to say goodbye to my team that I have lead worship with for the past 3 years. I will really miss it.
I am in the process of interviewing for ER nurse jobs...hopefully I'll be starting one in August.
As far as the adoption goes, we are waiting to initiate unitl we both have jobs. We will need the extra money to afford the adoption and a home large enough for a second child. Our hearts are aching to bring a little baby boy home from Rwanda, but we are learning patience as life has not gone as expected in the past few months!
As of July 24, we will be jobless.
This has been an emotional rollercoaster for me, and the lack of knowing what our future holds has definitely taken me out of my comfort zone.
On the other hand, we have a clean slate right now, and it is exciting to see where God plans to lead our family!
Monday, May 4, 2009
Reaghan's Dream
This morning I asked Reaghan if she had sweet dreams last night.
She said yes.
I asked her what she dreamed about.
She said 'American Idol!' (We watch it together on Tuesdays)
I asked her who won American Idol...
She said "Daddy!"
So if you are placing bets on who will win the competition this year, consider Reaghan's prophecy :)
She said yes.
I asked her what she dreamed about.
She said 'American Idol!' (We watch it together on Tuesdays)
I asked her who won American Idol...
She said "Daddy!"
So if you are placing bets on who will win the competition this year, consider Reaghan's prophecy :)
Friday, May 1, 2009
Rwanda Update
For those of you who are interested in our adoption process, here's the scoop:
We have selected our organization, America World Adoption Association.
We have selected our country: Rwanda
We have selected the gender: Boy
and the age: Less than 6 months old
We want so badly to jump into the "official" process, but need to wait until I get a job so we can afford it!
I am not going to get a job for the summer since we have so many youth group events/trips and family vacations planned.
SO, if all goes according to plan (and things rarely do!) we will submit our official application in September.
Since we decided to adopt in November, this year has been a good lesson on patience and waiting on the Lord. I want so badly to bring our baby home, but know that it is all in God's hands and in His timing.
In the meanwhile, we've met (via the internet) other families who have gone down this path, or are currently going through the process. Hearing their stories gives us something to look forward to!
We have selected our organization, America World Adoption Association.
We have selected our country: Rwanda
We have selected the gender: Boy
and the age: Less than 6 months old
We want so badly to jump into the "official" process, but need to wait until I get a job so we can afford it!
I am not going to get a job for the summer since we have so many youth group events/trips and family vacations planned.
SO, if all goes according to plan (and things rarely do!) we will submit our official application in September.
Since we decided to adopt in November, this year has been a good lesson on patience and waiting on the Lord. I want so badly to bring our baby home, but know that it is all in God's hands and in His timing.
In the meanwhile, we've met (via the internet) other families who have gone down this path, or are currently going through the process. Hearing their stories gives us something to look forward to!
Thursday, April 30, 2009
A Better Day
Today I think I turned a corner. We joined the YMCA this morning, which includes 2 hours of free babysitting everyday in their childcare center! Today I sweated on the bike and then relaxed in the sauna. Reaghan really enjoyed the play room. We might make that a morning ritual. It felt good to get out and move.
I've got a quiche cooking in the oven, mascara on my eyelashes, laundry in the dryer and fresh watermelon sliced in the fridge. I am the epitome of a domestic goddess.
I've got a quiche cooking in the oven, mascara on my eyelashes, laundry in the dryer and fresh watermelon sliced in the fridge. I am the epitome of a domestic goddess.
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Suddenly feeling lost
I'm going through nursing school withdrawal. The last few months, I've been telling everyone that the closer I get to graduating, the more I just want to stay home and be a mom. Now I'm 3 days out after finishing school, and frankly I don't know what to do with myself. It's hard to see the value of changing diapers, looking at giraffes at the zoo, and making countless pb&j's. I know in the long term, I am having an important influence on Reaghan's growth and development, but it's hard to see in the day-to-day routine.
I am going to go back to work this fall, full time for now, then hopefully part time at some point. For now, I just need to take a deep breath and enjoy the time with Reaghan.
People always say that being a mom is the hardest job in the world...I'm beginning to understand that. There's no paycheck, little cognitive stimulation, and little gratitude. But I know in the long term, God is using me to help shape my little girl's heart.
I am going to go back to work this fall, full time for now, then hopefully part time at some point. For now, I just need to take a deep breath and enjoy the time with Reaghan.
People always say that being a mom is the hardest job in the world...I'm beginning to understand that. There's no paycheck, little cognitive stimulation, and little gratitude. But I know in the long term, God is using me to help shape my little girl's heart.
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