Life is good!

I have been at my job for almost two weeks now and love it! It was one of the smartest things I ever did becoming a nurse~ maybe my family thinks so too! My sisters and mom call me all the time on medical questions (don't worry, I love it, so keep the questions coming). I worked days for a few times and now I am at graves. I actually love graves! The pay is so much higher and I am kept constantly busy during my shift! I am training to be the charge nurse. It is kinda scary and exciting knowing I will be the one that calls the shots at night. Spencer was so sweet and bought me "black out" curtains, so that I can sleep during the day! It has worked wonders and I have been sleeping so good! Not to mention, my poor dogs won't sleep at night when I am gone, so they sleep so good with me! Spencer is doing great at his job and loves it! He is such a hard worker and has treated me like a princess with my change in schedule. I asked him to please get home by 4pm on Friday since it was my night off. He walked into my "dark" room at 3:30pm while I was still laying down~best feeling ever! AND if you know Spencer, that just does not happen~being on time that is, lol! It is crazy to think where we were for the past two years and where we are now~a major 180 degree turn. The Lord definitely has a plan for us and I am glad we stuck it out when things got hard!

The cutest second graders I know!

How cute are my nieces? I cannot believe they are in the 2nd grade! Time sure flies! I love this picture. It is so cute! Elle and Emma truly are best friends & act so grown up (haha, my sisters are going to have to watch out). I can just tell these girls are going to be heartbreakers :)!

After 1 month of agony...

I am employed! What a journey this has been. When I first started nursing school, we were told that getting a job was EASY and that there would be sign on bonuses, etc. etc. etc! Well with this economy, luck was definitely not on our side. It has been really hard for us nursing grads to find jobs. All the hospitals won't hire anyone unless they have atleast ONE year of experience. Did I say hospitals? I meant everyone! When people would ask about the current situation, I would tell them that AND everyone would say Well, how can you get experience if no one will hire you?! EXACTLY! My testimony definitely has grown even more within this last month. Trials definitely make a person stronger. Anyway, I prayed one morning and decided to look on the internet for jobs and out of the blue I came across one and it just had an email to contact. I emailed my resume and cover letter and the lady wrote back to tell me she received it. That was back in June, I think. After I passed my NCLEX, I had a feeling to email them again, but to tell them I passed the NCLEX and was now registered. They emailed me back and said they would send it to Corporate. Then the Nurse Manager called me for an interview and when I went in, I got the job! So exciting! I am now an RN for Highland Ridge Hospital. It is a psych facility. I love when I tell people that because for some reason they picture it a 100 times worse than it is. It isn't. Infact, it will be an awesome job. My patients will consist of substance abusers, rehabers, and people with depression, eating disorders, etc. We even get celebrities since there are only 4 of these hospitals in the U.S. Pretty cool! I am starting out on graveyard, so it'll be easier to learn. The nurse manager said she wants to train me to become the Charge nurse, way cool! This has definitely been a blessing in disguise! I absolutely loved my psych class and clinicals, but it wasn't my first choice of work. The Lord knew what was best for me at this time though. I know I will definitely learn and grow in this field. It is amazing and the starting pay is over $5.00 more than anywhere else! I am very thankful for this opportunity! I am so ready for what lies next in our lives! It is such an amazing time for us AND Spencer couldn't be more thrilled. Infact, I think he said my new job definitely makes the last two years worth it! Should I be worried he said it with a smirk on his face, lol?!

Putting life into perspective

PLEASE PLEASE get this to as many people as you can. Ron, Jed, and Jordan Mingo were tragically killed in a plane wreck last weekend. Jordan left a beautiful wife and 3 wonderful kids, ages 4, 2, and 3 months. A trust fund for Jordan's kids has been set up at Wells Fargo Bank. To donate please contact any Wells Fargo Bank and reference the Mingo Family Fund. Lets help these kids!! We miss you Ron, Jed, and Jordan!

Here is the story...
http://www.ksl.com/index.php?nid=148&sid=7496744

You can also visit their blog at wherearethemingos.blogspot.com

My heart really goes out to the Mingo family. It has re-opened my eyes and put life into perspective. My thoughts and prayers are with them.

Weekly recap

Wow, this last week has been busy! Spencer and I left for Idaho Monday night to see Spencer's brother, Shayne return from his mission. Tuesday morning we drove to Twin to see Shayne fly in. It was so good to see him! I wish I had pictures, but we forgot our camera...oops! Then we had to come back Tuesday night, so Spencer could work Wednesday and Thursday. Then Thursday night it was back to Idaho. Spencer had an uncle pass away, so we made it for his funeral Friday morning. It was a nice funeral. We will really miss Uncle Bill! Saturday we hung out at Spencer's parent's house and all the guys played football in a flooded lawn. It was fun to watch them. I even got some sun :)! Spencer even took me to my favorite restaurant...awhh! Then Sunday after church we came back home. First, we stopped at our apartment to pick up Spencer's Altima (Yeah, our very unlucky car). When Spencer got in, he got stung by several wasps~somehow they had made a hive right in the door. Poor Spencer, but what a great way to end our days at the apartment! We just never had good luck there! Anyway, It was good to come back to our new house. It definitely feels like home! Now I am finishing up my last two rooms with painting and decorating...then it's back to Idaho on Friday for Shayne's homecoming! This month is going to be busssssyyyy!