One Day At a Time

Since my last post, a lot has happened. We have moved in our house. Still unpacking some things. Haven't done the final closing yet, waiting on the bank. Our house is our dream home. I wouldn't want anything else. Now on to the news that gives my post its title. I have recently experienced a life changing event that has made me live one day at a time. On Jan 25 my mom was involved in a head on collision. She was flown to MCG in Augusta, Ga. She was on a vent for 5 days. Her injuries include: 2 compound fractures to left leg, fracture in right knee and ankle, collapsed right lung, fractured right clavical, fractured right and left arms, cut on spleen, fractured ribs, and fractured pelvis. I think that covers it. She has already had 3 surgeries. She is now out of the ICU and making slow progress. We are blessed she doesn't have a head injury. Every day has its own obstacle. Friday we found out she has a blood clot in her left leg and today she was given 2 more units of blood because her hemoglobin was 6 ( normal is 12 ). This event has opened my eyes to see how precious life really is and how we never know what's going to happen. We are not promised tomorrow and should live each day to its fullest. My sister, Cheyenne, is eleven and has moved in with me and Allen. This has been an adjustment because we don't have any children yet but now we have a preteen. Her school is 45min away and getting her back and forth is a challenge which again I do one day at a time. God is good and knows what we each can handle. We don't always know why things happen, but we must trust in God. My mom's recovery is going to be a long and rough road, but with prayer and determination she will make it through this. We now have to find a skilled nursing facility for her to go to until her bones heal, then she can begin the rehab process.

Catching Up

A lot has happened since my last post. I just never seem to have time to post any of it. Allen and I went to Tennessee in Oct for a weekend getaway. We had never been to the mountains. I enjoyed seeing the mountains but don't think I'll go back anytime soon. It was way too busy, like Myrtle Beach but with no beach. My dad passed away unexpectantly in November. That experience was very difficult and I just try not to think about it much. I am very blessed to have family and friends who care and have helped me through the difficult times. The fall semester ended. I had a great group of students. I won't be teaching again until next fall. I'm greatful for the little break. Then the holidays came. A bunch of us left at midnight Thanksgiving night to shopping. Yes, we were crazy but I won't do that again. There's nothing out there I need that bad. Christmas has come and gone in a flash. Jackie and I took my sister and nephews to see the christmas lights at James Island and they loved it. There were so many lights to see. Next year we probably won't wait until the week of Christmas to go, the line was really long to get in. While all this was going on, my house was still being built. At this time we are awaiting our final inspection so we can move in. I'm so excited. We were able to get the granite counter top we wanted and stainless steel appliances. Every thing looks great. I'll send pics when we move. Not really looking forward to unpacking though. By the way Bo loves duck hunting. Of course all my pics are in the wrong order.

Buck

Allen's first buck of the season weighed in at 197 pounds with a 18 1/2in inside spread. It was killed in our front yard on 9/26/10.

Outside Almost Finished

Things are really moving along with our house. The roof and siding are done. Only thing left on the outside is painting the porches. The inside is a different story. The dry wall is next. The cabinets are ordered and hardwood floors picked out. Every free moment we have is spent in Lowes picking out stuff. Hopefully we will be in by Christmas. Next weekend we are going to Ashville and TN.

House and Pics

Bo going swimming in the pond. He loves it.

A picture from when we got snow last winter.

Bo being his photogenic self.

Our house this week with windows in. Next step shingles and siding.

Our House...so far

Actually, these pics are from about 2 weeks ago. There is now paper on the roof and walls up. I'll post those pics later. I'm ready to move in but its not ready for us. Building this house is exciting and stressful.

Decisions, Decisions, Decisions

Everyday we are faced with making decisions, some bigger than others. With building a house I find myself making multiple decisions everyday but recently I have been pondering a big one....to start a new job or not. Well you probably say I start a new job all the time since I work full time at the hospital, part time at USC Salk and part time nursing home so whats the big deal. Well the big deal is whether or not to change my full time job. I truly love what I do and where I work. Of course its work and any of us would much rather stay at home any day. I wasn't looking for a different full time job it just fell in my lap. USC has offered me a full time position as a Student Success Manager in the nursing program. However it is a grant job for only 3 years but I'm like I can always go back to the hospital...hopefully. Its a M-F job, no holidays, weekends, or nights. I've never worked a M-F job, don't know how I would like it. I know I would like the no holiday, no weekend, and no nights part. I've worked nights for 4 years. Oh and by the way, its more money. So, whats the problem you wonder? I like the people I currently work with, they are like family. I have been at HRMC for 8 years. I know I could always stay PRN there and see them every once and a while and also keep up my skills. Allen totally supports me, so its up to me what I do. I'm praying about it and will keep you updated.