Snow!

Once upon a time in a land far far away there was a sad, lonely little girl. This girl had no mommy or daddy and her brothers were gone. Only two of her sisters remained and that made this girl very sad. One day, she had a fight with her bigger sister, who told her “Nobody loves you anyway.” This made the little girl cry and she went outside and sat down and cried. As she cried she said “God, people keep saying you love me, but how could I know you love me, I can’t see you.” Then, it began to snow. The little girl looked up and the snowflakes hitting her face felt like Angel wings. It was then that the little girl knew God loved her.

 

 

Thanks for making it snow today, God….I love you too!

 

 

Updates

I am sorry for being so horrible about updating this blog. For some reason, when I sit to post, I can't think of much to say even though things are very different in life. Some good, some bad, mostly very good.

So far, this year has definitely squashed 2009's drama and mess. That is definitely great.

I started a new internship in January working with MR/DD individuals in one of the counties here in Ohio. It was surprisingly more rewarding than I anticipated. I found myself really enjoying my work and anticipating returning each week.

My first year of grad school definitely left some permanent marks. I survived though...with my sense of humor still intact! Thankfully I had an awesome support team. My family was amazingly supportive and my friends were quick to respond with humor and hugs, both of which are very important in life.

My final week of internship I was offered a full time job in a different department for the company I was interning at. Dream come true! I didn't even realize how bad I wanted a job there until it was offered.

Now I am a Mental Health Case Manager for DD individuals. No two days are alike and I have yet to have a "boring" day. I love that my job changes every single day and I never know what the day will bring until I start it. Today for example was full of different clients that I don't even normally see on Mondays.

So to bring you completely up to date with what is going on in my world.

I am currently:
- Starting my final year of Grad School in a week
- Employed full time
- Still a mom! :)
- Buying a house

I'm sure this will be a whirlwind of fun and laughs, stay tuned if you dare :)

Inspirational Song

This song is great and has been providing me with inspiration lately :)

What Faith Can Do – Kutless

Everybody falls sometimes
Gotta find the strength to rise
From the ashes and make a new beginning
Anyone can feel the ache
You think its more than you can take
But you are stronger, stronger than you know
Don't you give up now
The sun will soon be shining
You gotta face the clouds
To find the silver lining

I've seen dreams that move the mountains
Hope that doesn't ever end
Even when the sky is falling
And I've seen miracles just happen
Silent prayers get answered
Broken hearts become brand new
That's what faith can do

It doesn't matter what you've heard
Impossible is not a word
It's just a reason for someone not to try
Everybody's scared to death
When they decide to take that step
Out on the water
It'll be alright
Life is so much more
Than what your eyes are seeing
You will find your way
If you keep believing

I've seen dreams that move the mountains
Hope that doesn't ever end
Even when the sky is falling
And I've seen miracles just happen
Silent prayers get answered
Broken hearts become brand new
That's what faith can do

Overcome the odds
You do have a chance
(That's what faith can do)
When the world says you can't
It'll tell you that you can!

I've seen dreams that move the mountains
Hope that doesn't ever end
Even when the sky is falling
And I've seen miracles just happen
Silent prayers get answered
Broken hearts become brand new
That's what faith can do
That's what faith can do!
Even if you fall sometimes
You will have the strength to rise

So many changes

You'd think someone like me would be more open to changes since I seem to encounter them every time I turn around, but I still resist and wish they didn't have to happen.

Unfortunately, in order for life to improve, change must come. Some of the changes I'm seeing are good, and some are bad.

I find myself a lot more tolerant of people's faults and issues, but a lot less tolerant of my own. I get frustrated more often when I see myself making the same mistakes over and over again.

Professionally, I find myself motivated and inspired. Not that I'm not usually, but I am more inspired now than I've ever been. Filled with hope and excitement. It is nice, I hope that never goes away. It is funny because normally even the slightest setback has me thinking I should throw in the towel and be done with it, but now I'm just more determined.

Educationally, I'm feeling at peace with my grad school decision (remind me of this in about three weeks ;) ) last semester I doubted whether I was cut out for this and whether I had chosen the right school but now I know that I made the right choice. I'm learning things I know aren't on the syllabus but are important for me to learn. Like areas that I need to work on, and stuff I need to get done with myself before I can be the best person for the job. I think I'm taking it okay :)

Personally, well...I'm crankier than I want to be for sure. I wish I could find the time I need to destress more so I'm not so cranky all the time. Not that I'm cranky ALL the time, but I'm cranky more often. Small stresses that are not planned for cause me to get grumpy. Other than that, family is doing good, boyfriend is beyond supportive, I don't know how I got so lucky with that. Audrial is fantastic and doing well in school.

Everything is good, I just hate change. I hate that we have to move...again....when we were just getting used to the new place...grr.

Here's to a great 2010!!!!