Ahhh..good ol' Tuesday!

I go back to work today, for 3 days, then am off Friday. Not "looking forward" to it, but I feel good about it!

It will be an ok day, I'm sure.

Yesterday, one of our grown up children came over with her family and went swimming awhile, so I got to spend somet ime with out grandson and his little pink cheeks. He didn't want to pay too much attention to Grandma, but he was sure interested in the flour and bread making "stuff" on the kitchen counter! LOL!

I made 4 loaves, but one has already been gotten into, but doesn't this look yummy?

I also do a periodic check on http://www.familywatchdog.us/ for any sex offenders around our neighborhood. Imagine my shock when I discovered a new fella right at the end of our street, where our children like to walk by. Hubby says he's seen him many times sitting in his yard waving to the children...

My goodness.... so we printed out copies from this website of him and another young man that lives less than a mile away, and are handing them out to our neighbors. I don't want to stir up trouble, but I could never forgive myself if something happened to a child and I knew that there was a child molester in our neighborhood.

I also need to water my garden this AM, and do some wash. Hopefully to get it out on the line. And on that note, I had better get moving!

 

Almost forgot!

Here's a friend we ran into.....

Berry Pickin'!

Today, we went a berry pickin' along side the railroad tracks. Got a few. Have about enough to make some blackberry jam or jelly.

Abby's nose kept bleeding, but we finally got that stopped. Logan and Dad were quite the team walking down the tracks together in search of the perfect fruit.....

Here's some pics of our day!

Family times are better. Amazing what the Lord can do, isn't it? Even though I have to remind children to do their chores on a daily basis, and remind them yet again after the first reminding (and second). Things are looking up. (Thank You Lord Jesus!)

Mom is feeling better these days. We went to the doc yesterday because of her having diarrhea daily, and it being black. Now I do know that her taking Maalox would make it that color, but still, I would rather be safe than sorry. TMI, I know....

Work is busier than ever. We had 5 admits in one day yesterday! The ok has been given to have 2 nurses on each shift now, but we have to wait until they can be hired in. It is a growing pain, but once it is ok, and we have all the nurses we need, it'll be alright, I think. I went in to help out for 4 hours today, passed some meds, and got alot of people angry at me, cause I didn't just jump right on thier meds first and ignore everyone else. One of my CNA's came to me with a cut finger, and was stressing out over it. I took her in and cleaned her up, and by the time I returned to my resident, she was very upset with me, and had stormed off indignantly. It is an extremely busy time of day, and I was running behind a bit anyway.... oh well. Life goes on. I did forget to cut one of my residents fingernails after teling him that I would. I'll go in early on Saturday to do that for him.

Nothing really new around the homefront. Need to make bread tomorrow and pay some bills, that's about it.

Amelia is getting ready to mop the kitchen floor, so I had better get out of her way!

Thanks for checking in on us.... God bless and love to you all!

Just another day

I got up late, and Logan was already staring at the idiot box, no chores were done yet, but he skittered around to start (they are supposed to get them done before anything else).

I am having so much difficulty with my children these days. Chores aren't getting done, lying, hitting one another.....the whole nine yards. Something has to give.

First in line, I think is to chance the time the TV is allowed to come on. I, persaonally, would have it off completely, but Mom likes to watch it, so I guess we have to leave that alone for now. I have already blocked certain channels, but the children have found a way around that, and watch "on demand" TV. Today, that will be blocked too. Do you realize there are music videos and naked people on almost every channel there is? I thought I had blocked it all, and the other day, a naked woman was laying on her bed right in the middle of my living room! I am so disgusted with life around here....

I desperately need prayers and to be able to pray. My life is spirialing out of control. I feel I have lost control of my children, and I must fight to regain that. But first, I must get my own life in order. I must make Bible and the Lord my priority.

Work is going ok, I guess. We are accepting more admissions than we have staff to care for, and that's sad. But it's a "growing pain". We can't hire more staff, if we DON'T have the addmissions! Kind of a catch 22, but the griping in that place is horrid! And I thought it would be different. But it isn't, really. I just have to go my own merry way, and pitch in where I can. I worked yesterday as a CNA, kitchen help, and a nurse. But we had 2 folks go home sick, and no one would come in to help. Which I can't say as I blame them, most folks are tired because we have been working short handed, and they needed a day off, just as I needed today.

Mom is alright, I guess. We had a blowout yesterday cause she "didn't remember" that it was Sunday and that we were going to church, but she sure remembered that my husband had cigarettes and that she wanted one. And because she was smoking, she refused to go to church. I was livid, and acted foolish, but anger had me by the hand and was dragging me right along......

Now, I must go and tend to my family. I pray that good reports will be the next blog, and I will report what's going on. Just keep my family in your prayers, so that we don't fall apart, like so many families do.

Today has been a L-O-N-G day.....

My first day off since starting my job, and waking up was ok. I felt ok, Mom was ok, and Logan was watching TV.

Logan made me a pot of coffee, and I was in the process of waking up. Logan suddenly says to me, "Mommy! There's no water in the bathroom!", uh-oh..... Kitchen? Nope, none there either. Phone call to hubby, who assures me that water bill has been paid.

I'm getting disgusted, because I haven't had time to wash up, had uniforms that needed washed for work the next day, and a Mom that hadn't had her tube feeding yet that morning, and who requires a certain amount of water in a day.

So I open the door, and lo and behold, there's a yellow paper in our screen door. Water had been turned off for NON payment! Was I absolutely livid? Yes, to say the least. So again, another phone call to my dear husband, who didn't deserve any of this tirade, ranting and raving about the bill not being paid.

Come to find out, the water company said they had sent a cancellation notice, but if they did, we've not seen one, and we were going to pay it tomorrow on payday. We paid it today (with other bill money) (including a shut off fee) and are back in business.

THEN~ who shows up at our door? Animal Control. Yep! You guessed it! Our next door neighbor, who we have been praying for, and trying our darndest to get along with, called Animal Control and told them we had chickens and that they didn't like it. I tried to not be rude, but I am afraid I came off as such to the lady, but my uneasiness was quickly laid to rest when she looked into our little coop that Den had built for the 3 girls, and said we were fine and had absolutely nothing to worry about. As matter of fact, she talked to my gals who were busy digging in my strawberry beds about that time.

That turned out ok. But we talked to her and explained that this neighbor had been calling Animal Control on us about 6 times a year since we adopted a Great Dane, and he became miffed because we wouldn't get rid of our dog. She went and discussed the issue with the heighbor. I pray this has calmed him down a bit.

The rest of our day was ok. We had a few errands to run, and I made biscuits for the freezer, and 7 loaves of bread (4 to give away), and Amelia made chocolate chip muffins.

Momma's doc called me to let me know that her X ray showed pretty bad degenerative arthritis in her left shoulder and arm, and that is what is causing all the pain. But at least it isn't that cancer! Thank You God!

What lesson did I learn today? That God has a reason for everything He does, or allows to happen. I have been praying for patience, and failed Him miserably in my little test He gave. I exploded like a crazy woman, and acted foolish, instead of giving it to Him and waiting for His action.

I did learn my lesson quickly however, and asked forgiveness for my abrupt attitude. AS soon as I did that, my day was better, water was on, Animal Control was gone, my chickens were safe, children and spouse and Mom were happy, and I was happy going about my merry way.....

Isn't God amazing in the way He lets us stumble over ourselves until we have to look up (and reach up) to get closer to Him?

And boy did I stumble and trip, but at least I didn't fall.......

Work....

Well, it's ok. I really like the company, and I really like the people, but I am wondering....am I EVER going to be able to get all this done in only 8 hours? My preceptor assures me, that yes, I will. But I am seriously doubtful..... today is my 3rd day, and I am going to try my own routine to see what I can do. Pray for me!

Mom has a Dr appt this AM. She has been complaining alot of left shoulder pain, and when the doc found out it was on the same side as her cancer surgery one year ago, she wanted to see her immediately. Franky, I'm afraid the ol' demon has returned. Talked to my brother yesterday, who is going thru some extremely hard times himself, and we agreed to NOT aggressively treat it if it has returned, cause Mom would HATE the way she is having to live now. The feedings thru Gtubes, the not being able to walk more than 20 feet without being winded......the thought of letting her go isone of the hardest decisions I've ever had to make, but I trust in the Lord that He will bring me peace.  I'll keep you all posted on the goings on.

Cindy, I went to your blog ( http://www.homesteadblogger.com/HighHopesAcademy/ ) and read of your fun...I'm so jealous! (Glad you had a good time! Wish I was there with you and the kids... Love you dear friend!)

I hope to write a bit more, but frankly, right now, I am so exhausted that I can't even see straight, much less blog! LOL! Better get my ol hiney out of that stage, huh? I haven't worked in 6 months, so I am surely out of practice...

Have a blessed day and know that the Lord loves and adores each and every one of you!