A new chapter in my life. James has been at school for an entire week. He started @ Minot State University last Monday. It's not really too quiet around here yet because Stephanie is home, but we take her back Friday. A quick visit to mom first, then take Stephanie to school, visit my old church on Sunday, and Robin is going to visit friends, home on Monday with a stop in Iowa on the way, and then back to work on Tuesday. A long weekend, but far too short for all the places we're going.
Someone from church asked me yesterday how my book is coming. I need to get back to work on that. Christmas is coming, and I know that the book would be a good present.
I started my part time job last week. Probably one of the reasons I don't miss James much yet. Worked all week, and then part time this week. I forgot how hard it can be, even when it's an easy job. But it's good, and I'll be fine. I get to work on my knitting and crocheting when it's really, really quiet. That will keep me from going crazy.
Enough for tonight. I keep thanking God for all He's doing for me. My life is good, my health is good, and I have all I need. God is good, and I praise and worship Him for that.
Monday, August 30, 2010
Sunday, August 8, 2010
Sunday Musings
What a week! It's been busy. I had an interview Tuesday, and found out late Friday that I got the job. Part-time receptionist at the city's Parks & Rec department. James asked how the interview went, and then told me I had the job because I have connections! (The man who interviewed me is James' boss until Wed.) How ironic that it used to be ME who was the connection that got the kids into things! And I didn't get the job because of James, although he didn't hurt, either.
Now we're scrambling to get a laptop for him for school. A friend of mine is giving him a lot (to me) of money towards one, and he has to get the rest. I'm not sure what he'll do...settle for something less expensive or borrow the money through his student loans and get what he really wants. Time for him to learn about the choices he makes. He didn't save any money from his job this summer; it all went in gas and fast food. But he has to learn somehow, and I'm not offering any monetary help with this because I don't have it. I'll be blessed if I manage to keep enough to get him to school and to take Stephanie back on Labor Day weekend.
I've been working on what I call the never ending quilt. But it's getting closer to being finished. I'm on the last side, and then the binding. I'm being told I'm doing a very good job and that I should take up quilting and sell them. Not sure I want to do that, but I might try one to fit a full size bed just to see. It's better for me if I do the entire thing from start to finish instead of picking up someone else's work and trying to finish it. That is so much harder to do.
Tomorrow I have lots to do: get an inspection scheduled for the jeep so I can renew the tabs, go to Huntsville and get the tax info I need for renewing the tabs, pay the water bill, schedule an appt for the van so it's ready for this road trip. We're leaving some time Thursday.
And then the trip! Minneapolis to get Stephanie moved into the new place for the upcoming school year on Friday, Rosemount Friday to see Sean, Andrea and the kids, Rice Lake Saturday to see mom, hopefully Newport to visit the church we used to attend (I really miss going there), Tuesday to St. Cloud and my brother Ken because he's on the way to Minot, Wednesday to Minot and get James moved in, Thursday getting him set up with his meds and whatever else the school requires of me, and head back to Missouri Friday. Since Stephanie doesn't have her license yet, I'll be doing all the driving back. We shall take frequent rest stops.
Church was excellent today in both services. It's really great to feel the move of God. I am so blessed by Him, it puts me in awe of what He can do. I know I sure can't do it all!
Enough straightening things out in my head for tonight. I hope everyone who reads this had a wonderful weekend and has a blessed week.
Now we're scrambling to get a laptop for him for school. A friend of mine is giving him a lot (to me) of money towards one, and he has to get the rest. I'm not sure what he'll do...settle for something less expensive or borrow the money through his student loans and get what he really wants. Time for him to learn about the choices he makes. He didn't save any money from his job this summer; it all went in gas and fast food. But he has to learn somehow, and I'm not offering any monetary help with this because I don't have it. I'll be blessed if I manage to keep enough to get him to school and to take Stephanie back on Labor Day weekend.
I've been working on what I call the never ending quilt. But it's getting closer to being finished. I'm on the last side, and then the binding. I'm being told I'm doing a very good job and that I should take up quilting and sell them. Not sure I want to do that, but I might try one to fit a full size bed just to see. It's better for me if I do the entire thing from start to finish instead of picking up someone else's work and trying to finish it. That is so much harder to do.
Tomorrow I have lots to do: get an inspection scheduled for the jeep so I can renew the tabs, go to Huntsville and get the tax info I need for renewing the tabs, pay the water bill, schedule an appt for the van so it's ready for this road trip. We're leaving some time Thursday.
And then the trip! Minneapolis to get Stephanie moved into the new place for the upcoming school year on Friday, Rosemount Friday to see Sean, Andrea and the kids, Rice Lake Saturday to see mom, hopefully Newport to visit the church we used to attend (I really miss going there), Tuesday to St. Cloud and my brother Ken because he's on the way to Minot, Wednesday to Minot and get James moved in, Thursday getting him set up with his meds and whatever else the school requires of me, and head back to Missouri Friday. Since Stephanie doesn't have her license yet, I'll be doing all the driving back. We shall take frequent rest stops.
Church was excellent today in both services. It's really great to feel the move of God. I am so blessed by Him, it puts me in awe of what He can do. I know I sure can't do it all!
Enough straightening things out in my head for tonight. I hope everyone who reads this had a wonderful weekend and has a blessed week.
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