Random thoughts

Dave is still out of town. Our Pontiac ate its own transmission. I am still learning to drive a stick shift. The pressure at school is increasing as we reach the end of the semester. I am worried about my grades. I just need a all-encompassing hug from my husband. Is anyone reading this? At any rate, it is good to let it out. I am trying to see the bright side, but it seems as though the clouds keep rolling in. I know it will get better, that God will give me the strength to handle it, that Dave will be home from his business trip soon. I will stick it out......this is a moment in the expanse of my life.

Run, Heather, run!

Heather has another track meet this weekend. Last weekend she took 1st with the shot-put and 2nd in hurdles. She is well on her way to qualifying for state, and is so motivated. She goes to practice everyday for 3 hours, and still manages to keep her grades up. I am glad that she has something to be passionate about; and she excels because of that passion. Go Cedar Reds! Hopefully the weather wont be too cold for those little track shorts!

On this fine Spring Day

Dave is in Nevada; back to work but on light duty. He had to go up to help the guys at the site in Winnemucca and may gone for as long as 2 weeks. I hate it when he is gone, I have become so accostomed to him just being there; his belly laughs and playful winks. I am staying busy with Chemistry, and other school work.
The girls have been wandering in the mountains by our house untill it gets dark or they get hungry. I made Heather put in 3 job applications; she really needs to find a job this summer. This is the summer before Heather's senior year, and as much as I hate to say it, she needs to get serious about life and college. It is likely that she will get a track scholarship, but she doesn't sound excited about going to college at all. Theresa will be busy with her art calss and some volunteer work, all for the ever important college application in a few years, and she is already excited about college. Drew is doing well in school, he will be in high school next year. I talk to him on the phone often, his deep voice still suprises me. He still has a few years of non-serious life to enjoy. I want to see them all go on to college, right after high school, so that they can enjoy all that come with it. The srping-break trips, the adventures of a young single adult......I really want that for them.

SO close, but so far

I recieved my much awaited SUU Department of Nursing envelope this week in the mail. It was a big, brown envelope, so I knew right away that it would be good news. Out of 100 + applicants, I was placed in the top 35. The program only accepts 20 students a semester as well as 15 alternates, and I am one of those 15 alternates. I was a little frustrated, to say the least. I have worked so hard these last couple of years, and dang it, I will make an awesome nurse! But, because it is so competitive, and my GPA is a little low (since when is a B average a little low? Do they not take into account that I have 3 kids, a husband, a job and an addiction to facebook? ) I will be accepted if another applicant does not want their spot. I don't know where on that list of alternates I fall, but I am hopeful that I will be starting the official nursing program in the fall. If not, there is always Spring semester. So, send me some good karma, please.

Advice for the ones I love.......

1. Take a ten to thirty minute walk every day. While you walk, smile.
It is the ultimate anti-depressant.
2. Sit in silence for at least ten minutes each day.
3. Buy a DVR to tape your late night shows. Get more sleep as a
result.
4. When you wake in the morning, complete the following statement, 'My
purpose is to _______ today.'
5. Live with the three E's -- Energy, Enthusiasm, and Empathy.
6. Play more games and read more books than you did in 2008.
7. Make time to meditate and pray. This will provide daily fuel for your busy life.
8. Spend time with people over the age of seventy and under the age of six.
9. Dream more while you are awake.
10. Eat more foods that grow on trees and plants. Eat less food that is manufactured in plants.
11. Drink green tea and plenty of water. Eat blueberries, Alaskan
salmon, broccoli, almonds and walnuts.
12. Try to make at least three people smile each day.
13. Clear clutter from your house, your car, your desk and your mind.
Let new and flowing energy into your life.
14. Don't waste your precious energy on gossip, issues of the past,
negative thoughts or things you cannot control. Instead invest your energy in the POSITIVE present moment.
15. Realize that life is a school and you are here to learn. Problems
are simply part of the curriculum that appear and fade away like algebra
class but the lessons you learn will last a lifetime .
16. Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dinner like a
college kid with a maxed-out credit card.
17. Smile and laugh more. It will keep the NEGATIVE BLUES away.
18. Life isn't fair, but it's still good.
19. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone.
20. Don't take yourself so seriously. No one else does.
21. You don't have to win every argument. Agree to disagree.
22. Make peace with your past so it won't spoil the present.
23. Don't compare your life to others'. You have no idea what their
journey is all about.
24. No one is in charge of your happiness except you.
25. Frame every so-called disaster with these words: 'In five years(or sometimes in even a month!), will this matter?'
26. Forgive everyone for everything.
27. What other people think of you is none of your business.
28. REMEMBER - GOD heals everything.
29. However good or bad a situation is, it will change.
30. Your job won't take care of you when you are sick. Your friends
will. Stay in touch.
31. Get rid of anything that isn't useful, beautiful or joyful.
32. Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need.
33. The best is yet to come.
34. No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up.
35. Do the right thing!
36. Call your family often. (Or email them to death!) 37. At night, complete the following statements: I am thankful for_____. Today I accomplished _____.
38. Remember that you are too blessed to be stressed.
39. Enjoy the ride. This is not Disney World and you certainly don't
want a fast pass. You have only one ride through life so make the most of it. Enjoy the ride!

Dave on Drugs

So, the surgery went well. They had to "clean up" a lot of damage in the joint. It took about 2 1/2 hours, they did it arthroscopicaly (with a little camera) so the recovery will go much more quickly. We have a cool wrap for his shoulder that circulates ice water. Dr Nakken told us that we can expect the joint to be stiff for about 1 year. We follow up at his office in 2 weeks.
Dave is taking Lortab. Those of you that know him know that he gets all lovey and cuddly when he has had a few drinks; the lortab seems to have the same effect on him. He keeps telling me how very much he loves me and the remote control, and Pepsi. I have been trying to make sure he is okay,going to school and work and trying to fit homework in there as well. He is still sort of groggy from the anesthesia and doesn't have much of an appetite for anything except the beloved Pepsi.

Miss Smarty Pants

Theresa has been asked to take an AP art class this summer, as a sophomore. This is usually something that only seniors get to do, but her art teacher was so impressed with her work he wanted to include her. She is also in line for 3 or four certificates of merit in other subjects. We have got a really smart and talented girl on our hands!