Weeping Willow Don't Cry For Me

   Her sparkling eyes begin with her smile,
Her teeth always show so white.
Her laughter shows no hint of trial,
No one knows hows she struggles to fight.
   The cherished time you have spent with us,
Has been cherished all along.
You will live forever in my heart,
Your strength helps keep it strong.
   I love you now like I loved you then,  
Get some rest and enjoy your sleep.
Because one day i will see you again,
We'll have some catching up to do, my treat.

Heather is my cousin. She is being called home by our father. She is a beautiful, smart, and one of the strongest women that i know. My daughter has her name. Her name has been passed on twice, to my sister first and then my daughter. I pray for an easy passing, no pain and no worry. I pray for my family who is surrounding her with love and support. Gods strength is far more than our own, he can pull us through. I love you Heather Jo.

Changes Are Coming, Is It Ready For Me

The only thing that stays the same is that everything changes. This is a famous country song by an artist I can't seem to think of at the moment. it is a very true statement though. So much is changing right now. My work has fired and hired all the top dogs, and is reviewing all the workers. I am looking into changing the course of my school for a different outcome, and my daughter sliced her finger open at school from being slammed in between two rocks. All of this with Christmas coming up, it is no wonder I have been stressing. I am thinking about transferring my credits and going for my LVN instead of just medical assistant. This has been on my mind heavily and i think I have about made up my mind with it. I believe I will be doing so here very soon. It just seems like the logical thing to do. i only make a dollar less an hour now than I will when finished with my medical assisting, which is a year away, and then I will still need to work two jobs to go for my nursing. So why not just go for something more related to nursing that will allow me to work one job while becoming an RN. Logical, correct?
   My daughter is getting her stitches taken out on Monday. Another child at school pushed over some rocks they were stacking and it pinched her finger, tearing the skin back from the first knuckle to the tip. She got five stitches. She is eight. This was an unforgettable adventure. She is very protective of this finger and very scared to get the stitches out. She is my big girl though, and I know she will do well.
   With Christmas coming up, i want to make home made projects for gifts. i do not however have the time required to make these gifts. I love my projects, so this is sad to me. I might only be able to give store bought gifts, and not many at that. Who knows though, I might be able to pull something off. :)

Sincerely,
JD

All Is Well In The House Of Jo

     Hello everyone! I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving. It is the time to take the time and remember what we are thankful for. I am thankful for the loving family I have around me. They are wonderful and supportive, and not afraid to give me advice even if it will hurt my feelings. Now that's love right there. I am thankful for the beautiful scenery I am so blessed to look at every morning when I come home from work. I love the way the colors are changing right now. Fall is my favorite season. Warm days and cool nights. My mom would say it is the kind of weather that gets a person pregnant. I guess I don't really have to worry about that though. Ha ha! I am thankful to have such a wonderful, smart, and beautiful daughter. My daughter is eight years old. She is very tall for her age and is a full head taller than the other children in her class. She is also academically ahead. I hope that once my crazy life settles down, in about a year, I will be able to get her involved in more activities that she loves, like dance or sports. For being such a girly girl, she sure can throw a ball! I am also thankful for the Lord above who helps me make it through every day. He has truly blessed me.

     During the Thanksgiving holiday, I contracted strep. I have never had strep before and can tell you I never want it again. That knocked me on my butt., It takes allot to make me call into work. I had to call in to both jobs. It was hard to call in on my people that i take care of in home health. I have been taking care of them for about 2.5 years now and have grown very attached. They look at me like I was another one of their children, my daughter like she was a grandchild, and I love them like they were my own. Their daughter is very nice as well, we get along good. I see them 6 days a week, every evening. I missed them while I was sick, and even went back to work with them before I was fully recovered. I made sure I was no longer contagious though. I do not want to get them sick. They are 92 and 96 years old and still doing quit well. Wonderfully people.
   Well, i need to get my house work done, laundry finished, and go cuddle with my little girl. I have physical therapy in the morning and will need my strength. I hope every one has a great day!

Sincerely,
JD