Good Morning,
Well the year is almost over and time to start thinking about next years goals. This year has been quite stressful for so many reasons. We'll talk about that later as i have to leave for work now.
Wednesday, August 29, 2007
Monday, November 29, 2004
Well, things are going well overall.
Works not too bad i guess but a little frustrating at times. If you've ever worked in a group home with teengers then you'll know what I mean .... ahhhhhhh.
As for my own kids ... laugh out loud. If you read my previous posts then you'll remember I also have 3 teenagers of my own. The oldest at 19 works for world vision and is doing well. The youngest is my other son who is trying to find his first part-time job at 16. He's such an awesome kid, i swear sometimes he was sent directly from God. And last but not least is the middle one also 16 ... my daughter who is harder to raise than a hundred boys. I truly believe that, maybe because we're so much alike ?
Thats all for today I suppose as I have to get going but I check in tomorrow.
Works not too bad i guess but a little frustrating at times. If you've ever worked in a group home with teengers then you'll know what I mean .... ahhhhhhh.
As for my own kids ... laugh out loud. If you read my previous posts then you'll remember I also have 3 teenagers of my own. The oldest at 19 works for world vision and is doing well. The youngest is my other son who is trying to find his first part-time job at 16. He's such an awesome kid, i swear sometimes he was sent directly from God. And last but not least is the middle one also 16 ... my daughter who is harder to raise than a hundred boys. I truly believe that, maybe because we're so much alike ?
Thats all for today I suppose as I have to get going but I check in tomorrow.
Friday, October 01, 2004
ya, I know its been awhile since I wrote last but life's been hectic.
I talked to a friend of mine the other day, who I haven't had the chance to visit for awhile. Sometimes you don't realize how time passes us by, as we live our lives. Before you know it months have passed and you realize how much you've miss someone. My life has been pretty crazy this past year. Thankfully with Gods grace, an amazing spouse, great kids (yep..I did say that) , awesome friends and an amazing group of co-workers I've survived it.
I talked to a friend of mine the other day, who I haven't had the chance to visit for awhile. Sometimes you don't realize how time passes us by, as we live our lives. Before you know it months have passed and you realize how much you've miss someone. My life has been pretty crazy this past year. Thankfully with Gods grace, an amazing spouse, great kids (yep..I did say that) , awesome friends and an amazing group of co-workers I've survived it.
Where do I start ... hmmm ... Family.
My family history is really quite something so to speak. I'm currently writing a book about it. I currently only associate with my siblings and my step-dad her in Winnipeg and my fathers side of the family in Nova Scotia.
My brothers haven't been doing so well lately but are definitely on the road to recovery,thank God. One of my younger brothers got into crack this past summer and did too much (any amount is too much). Well the result ... he jumped off the roof of a building, 5 stories high. When I got to the hospital I found out my older brother was there due to an overdose of the medication he takes for Epilepsy. Apparently he found out my sister was having an affair and leaving him after 19 years of marriage. How are they now ... the younger one has quit the drugs, sought counseling and is doing much better. The older one is currently staying in a group home for a couple of months to stabilize his medication and counseling. He and my sister-in-law have divorced and she is still with the guy she had the affair with. We all hope everything works out for her, as we all think she had a mid-life crisis last year because that's when she changed soooooo dramatically.
The kids are doing okay I suppose. Robbie is now with a new young woman, who actually seems more suited for him. He's changed jobs and is now working for World Vision, getting children sponsored. I can believe how much he's changed over the past few years, I'm really proud of him. Jessica's still a handful at times, 2 steps forward 1 step back I guess. Jessica's working on her CD which should be out in Feb.05, I hope she makes it big but no matter what she'll be happy. All she wants to do is sing and make a comfortable living at it. And Keith ... well not much changes with him, although he can be quite sarcastic in a funny sort of way at times. Overall I think I've raised 3 great kids who are so different in so many ways but at the same time so much alike its pretty cool.
Next ... Spouse
Well, me and Ron are taking a break right now, his request. This past 6 months has been putting a lot of strain on our relationship. With too much pressure on us, we get frustrated and it carries over to our relationship and that's not fair to either of us. I'm finding this very hard to deal with, I miss him so much...... I pray everything works out for us.
Next ... Work
Working 2 jobs is not always easy but I love my work. Having the 3 kids I've always worked at 2 or more jobs at any one time. The people I work with are awesome, at both my jobs. The first one I enjoy because its treatment focused, the second one is doing short term assessments. Both jobs are working with troubled teens. At times its quite stressful but the reward is when at client comes back and says I remember when you said,did,or supported them in some way that changed them.
Well ... I guess that's it for now ... cya ... Take care all.
Thursday, August 26, 2004
Hi Everyone,
Well,it's been awhile since I wrote last,so here's an update.
The kids are doing okay. (Robbie 19,Jessie 16,Keith 16) Robbie is doing great, working in the electricle field. He's been dating the same girl for 8 months and says he loves her,I hope everything continues to go well for them.She's really a nice girll Jessie is my daughter and I love her and am proud of her but sometimes she can be a handful so to speak. Its a lot harder I think raising a daughter than a son for many different reasons.With a son you don't worry as much I think but with a daughter you worry more about her safety,etc. She sings and is signing a contract tomorrow for three albums,its really quite exciting. Keith is doing well,I call him .. my angel. From the age of 3 he was talking about God, telling kids around him you shouldn't do this or that cause God can see you.This was not something he was taught by me, even now at this age he doesn't hang out with as he puts it "bad kids". Has a heart of gold and shows it all the time.Loves to draw and is trying to sell some of his designs hes made. School starts again soon,I'm pretty excited about that,yeah. I work at night and sleep during the day,thats a little difficult while they're home for the summer.
Speaking of work, things are going well at work. I was feeling very frustrated the last couple of months,with things at work,nothing in particular,just everything I guess. Anyway,I took a week off to have a much needed break. I've taken time off before but each time it wasn't what I would consider a break. This time I had an awesome break. I actually had time to relax,and do some things I haven't been able to in awhile. While I was off I had a chance to read a book called "Life Zones" by Richard Corriere andd Patrick M.McGrady,Jr. What an awesome book,it really makes you think about your life and they way we choose to live it. Check it out if you have a chance. Soooooo .... I've come back to work with a different attitude on many things. I have an amazing group of co-workers who are just as amazing as individuals. Sometimes this job can be stressful,working with youth in care but I wouldn't do it if I didn't love my job.Tonights a quiet night but who knows what tomorrow may bring. Well enough about work for now.
In the relationship part of my life, things are great. My boyfriend is amazing, I swear somedays he was sent from God especially for me. (Smile) We've been together for about a year now, kinda taking things slow for the kids sake. (I didn't date anyone for a long time before him) I was a single parent after my divorce and wanted to set a good example for my daughter and my sons.
Below is an amazing poem I found about attitude, which is sort of what "Life Zones" is about.I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.
Attitude
The longer I live, the more I realise the impact of attitude on life.
Attitude, to me, is more important than facts.
It is more important than the past, than education, than money, than circumstances, than failures, than successes, than what other people think, say, or do.
It is more important than appearance, giftedness, or skill.
It will make or break a company, a church, and a home.
The remarkable thing is we have a choice every day regarding the attitude
We will embrace for that day.
We cannot change our past.
We cannot change the fact that people will act in a certain way.
We cannot change the inevitable.
The only thing we can do is play on the one string we have, and that is our attitude.
I am convinced that life is 10% what happens to me and 90% how I react to it.
And so it is with you . . . We are in charge of our attitudes.
Take Care Everyone
Well,it's been awhile since I wrote last,so here's an update.
The kids are doing okay. (Robbie 19,Jessie 16,Keith 16) Robbie is doing great, working in the electricle field. He's been dating the same girl for 8 months and says he loves her,I hope everything continues to go well for them.She's really a nice girll Jessie is my daughter and I love her and am proud of her but sometimes she can be a handful so to speak. Its a lot harder I think raising a daughter than a son for many different reasons.With a son you don't worry as much I think but with a daughter you worry more about her safety,etc. She sings and is signing a contract tomorrow for three albums,its really quite exciting. Keith is doing well,I call him .. my angel. From the age of 3 he was talking about God, telling kids around him you shouldn't do this or that cause God can see you.This was not something he was taught by me, even now at this age he doesn't hang out with as he puts it "bad kids". Has a heart of gold and shows it all the time.Loves to draw and is trying to sell some of his designs hes made. School starts again soon,I'm pretty excited about that,yeah. I work at night and sleep during the day,thats a little difficult while they're home for the summer.
Speaking of work, things are going well at work. I was feeling very frustrated the last couple of months,with things at work,nothing in particular,just everything I guess. Anyway,I took a week off to have a much needed break. I've taken time off before but each time it wasn't what I would consider a break. This time I had an awesome break. I actually had time to relax,and do some things I haven't been able to in awhile. While I was off I had a chance to read a book called "Life Zones" by Richard Corriere andd Patrick M.McGrady,Jr. What an awesome book,it really makes you think about your life and they way we choose to live it. Check it out if you have a chance. Soooooo .... I've come back to work with a different attitude on many things. I have an amazing group of co-workers who are just as amazing as individuals. Sometimes this job can be stressful,working with youth in care but I wouldn't do it if I didn't love my job.Tonights a quiet night but who knows what tomorrow may bring. Well enough about work for now.
In the relationship part of my life, things are great. My boyfriend is amazing, I swear somedays he was sent from God especially for me. (Smile) We've been together for about a year now, kinda taking things slow for the kids sake. (I didn't date anyone for a long time before him) I was a single parent after my divorce and wanted to set a good example for my daughter and my sons.
Below is an amazing poem I found about attitude, which is sort of what "Life Zones" is about.I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.
Attitude
The longer I live, the more I realise the impact of attitude on life.
Attitude, to me, is more important than facts.
It is more important than the past, than education, than money, than circumstances, than failures, than successes, than what other people think, say, or do.
It is more important than appearance, giftedness, or skill.
It will make or break a company, a church, and a home.
The remarkable thing is we have a choice every day regarding the attitude
We will embrace for that day.
We cannot change our past.
We cannot change the fact that people will act in a certain way.
We cannot change the inevitable.
The only thing we can do is play on the one string we have, and that is our attitude.
I am convinced that life is 10% what happens to me and 90% how I react to it.
And so it is with you . . . We are in charge of our attitudes.
Take Care Everyone
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