The end of the tunnel

My Summer classes are ending this coming week, and I have two classes left!  The end is near, and I couldn't be happier.  I'm in the process of either going up to full time status at my current job or finding a new one with better pay.  Granted, I LOVE my job, and I honestly believe that I have found my niche, but I must pay bills.  I haven't been too worried about getting more hours the past month or so because of the time I have had to spend on school and homework, but the time has finally arrived.  I'm a week away from needing full time employment.  I am finally in a program at school that allows me to work full time and go to school, so I have been blessed.  I'll never refuse that God had His hand in this.  Despite the crummy situations I've been dealt the past year or so, I know that God will bring me through it, but it's a process.  A process where I'm learning to FULLY rely on Him and His word.  He's got my back.  He is my God!  I am blessed, and please don't ever think I take that for granted.   

On another note, my internet is fixed.  I know most of you didn't know that I even had a problem with it, but I did.  The whole month of July my internet cut in and out, and I couldn't hold a signal long enough to do anything.  I finally got tired of not being able to use my internet, so I called AT&T.  I got a hold of a man from Little Rock, AR.  It was funny because he had such a thick country accent.  The very same accent I forced off of myself when I moved to Springfield so people wouldn't think I was one of those "inbred rednecks from Arkansas."  When he asked for my address so that he could send a repair man to fix our net, I told him I lived in Springfield.  He used to live here too.  He said, "Springfield's a great place to live.  Especially since it's a college town, there are lots of ladies around."  I couldn't help but laugh.  I told him about it being a coincidence that he used to live here because I used to live just south of Little Rock.  He asked me where, and I told him Sheridan (because NO ONE knows where Leola is).  He was amazed.  He then went on to tell me that the neighbor he had in Springfield actually moved to Sheridan before he moved to Little Rock.  It amazes me that we live in such a big world, yet at times like that, it doesn't seem big at all.

I hope everyone is having a wonderful weekend.  Blessing to you and your families!
~*Alicia Marie*~

Running around like a.....

Today was the beginning of an incredibly jam packed month and a half!  I started my second Summer class today.  Statistics.  Blah!  I didn't even have my second class today (it's only on Tuesday/Thursday), and I felt like I was running all over the place.  I guess I'll get a sense of what the next month and half will be like starting tomorrow.

I am ready to get these two classes behind me so that I can start the Professional Studies program at Evangel.  The program will allow me to take one five week class at a time, once a week at night, and work full time during the day!  I haven't been able to work full time in a VERY long time.  We'll definitely benefit from the money, but the problem is I was hoping to find a job somewhere with really good insurance.  If I can get a job with good insurance, that would allow me to drop off Luke's insurance, and he'll be able to bring home a lot more money than he is now!  I feel bad for him.  I took away all his money when I went on his insurance!

Anyway, ever since we made our "decision", I have felt so much better.  I am beginning to feel happier every day.  Although I'm reaping the consequences of our decision in some ways, we still feel that it is the best decision for us!  I hope that one day, all the people I love and hold dear to my heart will understand and appreciate our decision.  Until then, I pray that the Lord will work in their lives and minds to help them understand.  

I have homework that I need to get to, so until next time..

BLESSINGS!

Alicia Marie

It's Monday....again

The weekend went great!  Luke and I went to Carthage, MO to pick up the newest addition to our family, Jackson.  He's a Morkie (Maltese/Yorkshire Terrier).  He has brought us so much joy in the past few days.  My in-laws love him too!

 We also made a trip to Joplin, MO to see the tornado damage first hand.  All I have to say is that it's unreal.  The amount of debris everywhere is overwhelming.  Houses were literally GONE off the foundation.

A home literally swept off of its foundation.  I'm blessed.

I think, judging by the strewn out wheelchairs, that this used to be the nursing home.This breaks my heart.

I also cut a foot of my hair off.  Yes, a foot!  I was going to donate it to locks of love, but the lady said it was an inch too short.  :(

Before (even though you can't see how long it really was)

After

  Today is the beginning a very busy week, and it's only going to get busier! 

•  Monday- Work, meeting at Evangel, buy book for Summer class
• Tuesday- Endocrinologist appointment, work, Composition class
• Wednesday- Work, Church, homework
• Thursday- Work, Composition class
• Friday- Work

I won't even begin to tell you how busy I'll be next week thru July 30.  Oh the joys of taking two Summer classes (Statistics and Composition).

I'm so ready for my appointment tomorrow.  I just want to move on with life, and I'm hoping that this doctor will help me do that, one way or another.

I better get ready for what my day has in store for me!  Until next time, So long!

Alicia Marie