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"I will bless the Lord.......I will bless the Lord......I will bless the Lord.....I will bless the Lord......."

Oh, 'scuze me, y'all,  just getting my early morning praise on!  Is it any wonder why Byron Cage is called "The Prince Of Praise???!!!???"

How is everyone out there?  I hope y'all have enjoyed your weekend, and that this week will be a good one!  Nothing much going on here.  I am going to take advantage of this nice, quiet day to clean my house and pamper myself before the girls return home.  

I had FUN spending my $100 Wal-Mart card! (No, Lahoma, I didn't hurt myself!  HA HA HA HA HA HA!) I purchased some things that I needed, and I treated each of my daughters to a kiddie movie of their choice.  I also received an EXTRA $25 card for enrolling my husband in the program!  That went for gas in my car.  I LOVE free money!  Also, I had applied for a grant that was available to storm victims a WHILE back, and I finally received the money in the mail last week!  Ain't God GOOD???!!!???  He may not come when YOU want Him, but He's ALWAYS......ALWAYS......ALWAYS on time!!!!!!  Now I have the money I need to pay for the repairs to the wall outside of my house!  Now, if we can only get the guy that we will pay to do the work to start on it......

As a result of completing the computer training, I am employed with the Texas Independent Workers as a recruiter/sales person.  I will be soliciting new customers for the Houston Chronicle newspaper, and recruiting new students for the upcoming computer courses this year.  I will be paid $400 a month, and receive a commission for every newspaper sale or new student I bring in.  Sounds easy enough!  Of course, I HAD to have more business cards printed (lol)......  I will attend orientation and training for this on Saturday. 

What I like about this venture is that I can use it to earn residual income.  It is not meant to be a permanent job, but to better my chances in finding one by being employed.  However, I can continue to do this for as long as I want to. Also, I have a chance to contribute to the community by making people aware of programs that are available to educate them and assist them in finding work that will improve their quality of life.   Which brings me to where I am in terms of finding permanent work.  Ms. Castro, the Communications Supervisor for the Texas Department Of Public Safety in Conroe, sent an e-mail advising me that my application for employment is being reviewed, and the state troopers have started the background check.  She wanted me to notify all my references (which I did), and she also wants me to visit the center again!  I am so happy, because this job was one of the first I applied for when I arrived here in Houston.  They were the first to consider me for employment.  The pay, benefits, and advancement opportunities are exactly what I am looking for, and so far, I like the people there!  I mean, I am blessed to even be considered for this position.  If I receive this job, I know it will have come from God himself! 

My husband is going to New Orleans with his sister Saturday to look for his vehicle.  Apparently, his truck and her car, though damaged by  the water, had been towed somewhere, they don't know where.  I don't want to sound like an "I told you so" troll, but I tried to incline my husband to go and see about that vehicle earlier, before anything like this happened.  Now they are going to have a time trying to find the cars, for sure, especially during the aftermath of Mardi Gras!  I am SO GLAD I'm not going!  Life is hard enough, and I really don't see the point in making life harder for yourself when there is plenty opportunity to receive sound advice, and ask the Lord for wisdom.  But, the best life lessons learned are the ones you have to live through.  I have developed the patience to let others "go through," so that they can "get to."  So, I hope they have fun down there.

I will try and visit as many of you as I can today.  If I don't reach you, I will before the week is out.  Bye, y'all!    

LAST DAY

I am writing this entry in the classroom. We have successfully completed the computer training course, and are using our free time to do, well.....WHATEVER WE WANT TO DO (quietly!).  I am glad this is over (my house is in a SERIOUS need of cleaning!), but I will miss all of my wonderful classmates, and our outstanding instructor.  Things started off rocky, but I must say that Mrs. Gambrell is quite a lady, indeed!  It is a blessing to be taught by someone who is passionate about what they are teaching, and not only is she qualified, but she taught us in a way that we are able to retain what we learned, and are able to use the information daily.  This was indeed a very enjoyable experience.  I am glad that I participated!

Tomorrow, we turn in our evaluations about the training course, meet with a job recruiter (I saw ONLY ONE since we've been here; not even sure if she will be here tomorrow), receive our certificates of completion, and our $100 Wal-Mart cards (YAAAAAAAYYYY!)  The first thing I will do with mine is get a much-needed oil change on Nelly (my car).  I already have job interview clothes, but I do need to purchase card holders for my NEW BUSINESS CARDS!  They came in the mail the other day, and they are SO LOVELY!  I must say, Vista Print did an excellent job!  I also had some printed up for my husband, and I am waiting for those to arrive.  The other holder will be for his cards.  I recommended their service to everyone in the class.  It remains to be seen if these cards will make any difference as far as obtaining a job goes.  Of course, I will keep you posted............

Last night I was worrying about....EVERYTHING (LOL).  I called my mother, and she gave me some scriptures to read, which really helped!  I had a restful sleep for the first time in  a couple  of days.  It's a shame.....God compels us to RENEW OUR MINDS daily.  But I allow myself to believe that because I KNOW WHAT THE WORD SAYS (and believe it), I don't have to read it often.  Big mistake!  Reading the bible quells those fears that float around in my brain.  Satan attacks my mind, so when I read the bible, the TRUTH of the word raises up a STANDARD against his lies and deceit.  The WORD quenches all the "fiery darts" of the evil one.  In this day and age, every Christian must pray, read their word, and worship Him DAILY.  DAILY.  DAILY.  I cannot live without Jesus.  Bottom line, plain and simple, no ifs, ands, or buts about it.

I feel like I am preaching (lol).  I guess I am sharing this because all of this is a part of my struggle, and my uncertainties about my future.  I guess it's okay to be concerned about these things, especially when everything is so new to me.  Friends, when I say that I am starting over, I am really, truly, literally STARTING OVER, in more ways than just relocating here to Houston.  But at the same time, I don't want to dwell on this for too long.  Dwelling on the unknown can really prevent me from enjoying the blessings that I have RIGHT NOW, and I tell you, friends, I am a BLESSED WOMAN!

It is taking entirely TOO LONG for me to finish the laundry, but that's what I will be doing for the rest of the day.  I will holla at y'all later.  Bye! 

Hello, All!

Hello, everyone!  I want to ask you to forgive my pity party in that last entry.  So much was happening so fast, and I was exhausted!  We all have been there, where life seems overwhelming sometimes.  But God is good, all the time; all the time, He is GOOD!!!  I am a BLESSED woman, and nothing that can happen will change that!!!!

My uncle came to the rescue, at least for now.  He is sending someone he knows over to inspect the damage and possibly repair it. As far as money and work, I don't have to worry about that.  I have applied for many jobs, and the offers and interviews are coming in.  I MUST trust God's leading in this.  I don't want to accept any job that He hasn't approved for me.  I will WAIT, and watch!  It will happen!  My needs are met, so I can afford to be patient.  I wish I weren't such an impatient person!  I get myself agitated about situations I HAVE NO CONTROL OVER.  I have done all that I can do, now I have to trust HIM for the outcome.  He has never failed me; shame on me for doubting Him, even for a SECOND!!!!!! 

I feel much better than I did a few days ago.  My husband and kids let me catch up on some much needed rest yesterday.  At church, the Holy Spirit renewed my strength.  The pastor preached a message called "The Battle Is Not Yours," reminding us that we become tired and frustrated and feel defeated as Christians because we are trying to fight our own battles and take care of our own situations, and not believing and trusting our circumstances to the One that can fight our battles for us, defeat the enemy on our behalf, and be victorious!  Lord, you just don't know how much I needed that message!  The word of God is food for the soul!!!!!         

Well, I'm going to fix dinner (Spaghetti and Meatballs, lol), and study for tomorrow's test.  Thank y'all again for the encouraging words and prayers!  I prayed for all my J-land friends this morning!  I love y'all so much!!!  Bye!!!! 

WHAT A DAY!

I was on my way to The Work Source this afternoon when Matthew asked me where the postage stamps were so that he could mail a bill off.  I couldn't find the stamps.  I looked ALL OVER the house.  He later finds them, so I was readying to leave when I COULDN'T FIND MY CAR KEYS.  I had to look all over for the keys that I put down to find the stamps.  That took about 20 minutes more than I wanted to take.  It didn't help matters that Matthew wasn't trying to help me find my keys.  I found the keys, got in the car, and somehow, my car's bumper hit the front of the house AND KNOCKED THE ENTIRE BRICK WALL DOWN AND KNOCKED THE WATER PIPE ATTACHED TO THE BATHROOM LOOSE...............

I was gone for the rest of the evening (Matthew told me to leave and do what I set out to do).  When I came back, the water in the bathroom is cut off.  We don't know when it will be turned back on.  The landlord told Matthew that we are going to have to pay for the wall and the pipe to be repaired.  None of us are working yet.  The Louisiana Department Of Labor sent us our paperwork from the extension request, and are asking that we produce a record of our work search here in Texas.  I have one on record, since I have been looking for work since last year, but I don't know if my husband will be able to provide one.  Although the system has the request for our unemployment benefits recorded in the computer, we still haven't received any money.  Now, as much as I'd hate to, it looks like I will have to be going to work REALLY SOON.   

Friends, I need your prayers now more than ever.  Again, it seems as if all hell's breaking loose.  For me, it usually means that something major is about to happen in my life, but whatever it is can go either way.  All that I know is that I am exhausted, and I hope that nothing else goes wrong anytime soon.  

       

Oh, Well........

I went to take the dispatcher skills test/interview for the Communications Officer position in Conroe today.  I was dressed right, make-up was tight, had all my paperwork, passed the test, even made it as far as speaking to the chief of police......but I still didn't get the job.  They felt that my living in Houston would pose a dependability issue, and didn't want to risk hiring me, even though I was qualified.  They also were looking to fill the positions quickly, without having to do an extensive background check.  Normally, I would have felt bad, but the job did require that I work 12-hour shifts, 6PM to 6AM (lol) four days a week!  With kids and a husband, that just isn't going to cut it.  They decided to go with the three ladies who were younger, sans family, and lived closer.  I think the right decision was made all around.  Besides, I still have other options to consider.  As a matter of fact, when I arrived home this afternoon, a job recruiter left a message with my husband for me to call her about a dispatcher position!  Friends, because I am a firm believer that Jesus is Lord of my life, TOTALLY, if He wanted me with that job (and those people WANTED to hire me, because I was experienced), I would have had the job.  But I know that I will receive the job that He wants me to have.  It will be one that will meet ALL my needs, SITUATIONAL AND FINANCIAL, so I'm not worried or upset, or downtrodden!  If I would have pushed the issue, trust me, I would have put myself into some NEW kind of hell!  I have learned a very important lesson in learning how to YIELD.  I may not receive what I want, but I will get what I need, and that's fine with me! I trust Him with everything.  He knows what's best.

On a lighter note, I was pleasantly surprised by my children and my husband!  What a beautiful Valentine's day I had!  I have read many of your Valentine's Day entries, so I already know that yesterday was a joyous one for most.  My oldest daughter, Nicolette, received an ARMFUL of Valentines from classmates and friends!  She was so happy!  My youngest daughter, Angela, made TWO Valentine's day treats for me!  My little Angela......she's got "her mind on her Mommy, and her Mommy on her mind!"  HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA!!!!!!  What a sweetheart!!!!!  

Gotta go now.  I have been surfing the net for about four hours, and I still have homework to do plus a test to study for!  Bye!          

 

 

Happy Valentine's Day!

 

 

Hello, All!

Today was a good day, as far as the class goes.  I made 2 A's today, and did excellent work on my letter writing exercises.  Those commands in Microsoft Word are a GREAT thing when you know how to use them!  They make document writing much simpler!  What would normally take me ALL DAY to type and/or correct now takes only minutes!  I am really glad that I am taking this course.  Not only will I be efficient in ANY clerical/administrative support job, but I will be a much better letter and document writer, too!

My unemployment insurance ran out, but I called the TX WorkForce and they put an application for an extension in for me by phone, so I don't have to worry about that right now.  I thought I had to go back to work for Wal-Mart!  For those who just started reading this journal, I'm not saying that there's ANYTHING WRONG with working for Wal-Mart.  I'm just looking for a better paying job with better benefits.  While I am here, I am trying to take advantage of those opportunities.  There's nothing wrong with that!  Besides, it would be very awkward going out on interviews and having people call for you while you're working!  Wal-Mart will BE THERE!  I don't want to miss A THING!

Wednesday morning, I have another skills test/interview in Conroe, TX.  This isn't TX Dept Of Public Safety, but the Conroe Police Department, as a Communications Officer.  The pay is more, they have full medical and dental benefits, but the shifts are twelve-hour instead of eight.  I also sent in an application for a Senior Dispatcher position available here in Houston.  It would be nice to work closer to home!!! 

I didn't have a suit to wear for a job interview (all of my clothes are "church folkish"), so I went to a thrift store and purchased a black suit coat, a black skirt, and a white blouse to go underneath.  Everything fits perfectly, the colors match (yes, there are different shades of black!), and the total price for everything was less than $20!  Lucky me!!!!

My oldest daughter made her first "B" on her test since she's been at school, because of a tip I learned from my instructor that I taught her!  The "process of elimination" tip works every time!!!!  I am SO PROUD of my baby!!!!! 

I have an errand to run for my mother tonight, and I have to study for a test tomorrow, so I will holler at y'all later.  Thanks again for your comments and prayers, I really appreciate it!  Love y'all!!!  Bye!!! 

TGIF:I'M TIRED!!!!

 First week of class wrapped up, and I am so TIRED.  We had THREE tests today, and received our first weekly average.  Mine is a B, but it was almost pulled down to a C+.  The instructor asked us yesterday to find out the name of a Power Point document (for example, the name of a Word document is Document 1), and to tell her the answer in the morning before the test.  I was so busy last night, I didn't even have time to go on the computer.  So when it came time to give the answer, I didn't go up to tell her anything, because I didn't do the assignment.  Well, almost everyone in the class went up to give answers, even getting the answer from a neighbor or overhearing someone else give the answer, and those that went up wound up getting a PERFECT SCORE, an "A", for today's test, no matter what their score was!  I was so HURT!  And when confronted by the instructor on why I didn't come up to receive a free A, I simply told her that I am not like that; if I didn't do the assignment, I am not going to cheat.  So I wound up making a solid D on my test today, which brought my average down from an 86 to a 79, but she then gave the entire class an open book test, to which I scored an 87, which helped me to maintain my B average.  I know the next time she issues a homework assignment, though, I'm going to do it, no matter HOW busy I am!

I'm also disgusted with that D because I studied everything that lady told us to study.  But she worded the questions in a way that if you weren't paying close attention, you would select the wrong answer. She puts it as her way of making us "think."  When you've been up with three little girls since 6:30 this morning, you don't have the strength to "think!"  I mean, the whole class didn't do well on that test today, many of us made the same mistakes, but those that did the homework walked away with A's!  Even my husband made a D on his test, but scored an A on the test because of the homework!GRRRRRRR!!!!!!!!!!    

I really need to get some rest.  I have a full day of house cleaning and laundry tomorrow.  I may not write another entry until Monday, so I will holler at y'all later.  Bye!!!!! 

 

Test Day

Yesterday, after class, I drove to Conroe, TX to bring the rest of my documents (Social Security Card and high school transcripts) to the Texas Department Of Public Safety to become an eligible candidate for the dispatcher position.  The recruiter was waiting for me at the door (isn't that SWEET??!!??).  She asked if I would like to sit in and observe the communications center, and I did, for TWO HOURS (I was having so much fun, I didn't want to leave!), then left because I had to go home, feed my family, and study for my TEST.

I studied, rested, had breakfast this morning, and everything, but still wound up making B's on both tests!  My husband didn't even study that much, and made A's!!!!!  GRRRRR!!!!!!  Well, he does have an Associate Degree in Computer Technology, so I know that his grades are warranted......still, I STUDIED.........

After checking on my daughter at school yesterday and speaking to the principal about the problems Angela was having with this little boy, the next day the child wound up running away from his grandmother's house, prompting the school to call the police to help find him!  Yesterday, I mentioned to the principal my concerns about the little boy.  It seems that he is always left unsupervised after school.  His house is literally steps away from the school, yet he and his brothers and/or cousins are always left waiting outside, sometimes for HOURS, for someone to let them in the house.  The principal advised me to call the police, but I didn't.  I mean, I'm not trying to get anyone in trouble or arrested, here.  And I'm not in his mother's shoes.  I don't know what's going on there, and it's not my place to judge.  I even offered to help the mother if necessary, or alert her of the after school program that my daughters are enrolled in.  But the school officials probably did that already.  My heart goes out to those children.  I hope the school was able to contact the mother, and I hope that they will help the mother have those issues addressed as soon as possible.  

My husband went to look into a job offer, so I have the house to myself for a couple of hours.  However, the instructor is giving us ANOTHER test tomorrow, so I have to study!!!!!  Bye, y'all!!!!!     

First Day Of School

First Day Of School :

UPDATE:

1. MY HIGH SCHOOL TRANSCRIPTS HAVE ARRIVED IN THE MAIL TODAY!!!!!!!!

2. THE SUBURBAN IS FIXED; WE PICKED IT UP THIS AFTERNOON!!!!!

3. I AM GOING TO CONROE TOMORROW AFTER CLASS TO BRING MY TRANSCRIPTS AND SS CARD FOR THE DISPATCHER POSITION!!!!  I MADE IT BEFORE WEDNESDAY!!!!

4. I ORDERED SOME BUSINESS CARDS FROM VISTAPRINT.COM FOR $8.95!!!!!!!!  I CAN'T WAIT TO TELL "MS. GOODY-GOODY" TOMORROW!!!! SHE'LL JUST DIE!!!!!!!

THANK Y'ALL FOR ALL YOUR PRAYERS!  THIS HAS BEEN QUITE AN AMAZING DAY, BUT NOT BEFORE I HAD A "BATTLE WITH SATAN".......I HAD A ROUGH NIGHT WITH MY HUSBAND!!!!!  I AM SO OPEN WITH YOU BECAUSE I WANT Y'ALL TO WITNESS THE BREAKTHROUGHS THAT COME AFTER ADVERSITY!!!!!!  NO MATTER WHAT HAPPENS, DON'T GIVE UP ON GOD!!!  MAN WILL FAIL, BUT GOD IS PERFECT!!!!  I LOVE Y'ALL SO MUCH!!!!!  BYE!!!!!!!!  LOL 

P.S.  SOME GUY OUT OF THE BLUE CAME AND TOLD ME THAT I WAS BEAUTIFUL FOR NO REASON!!!!  PERSONALLY, I THINK IT WAS YOU KNOW WHO!!! HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!!  I'M OFF TO BUY THAT LA DEPT OF EDUCATION LADY A THANK YOU CARD!!!!!!!

P.P.S.: THANKS AGAIN, LADY K AND KISHA!!!!!  LOL!!!!  

 

   

First Day Of School

Well, I'm back from my first day of classes!  Of course, the first day is always an orientation day, and Mr. Terry Williams, the guy who runs the training facility, shared his vision for us with us.  We were then introduced to our instructors, and told that several employers will be looking in to shop for potential employees. We will be observed and graded for everything from timeliness and completion of assignments, to proper daily attire.  We had free breakfast, too! 

Okay, now before I receive those "Oh, my God, how could you not have known that?" comments from you, I want you to know that the instructor already made me feel like an idiot.  I didn't know that I was supposed to have a business card.  No one ever taught me that business cards were networking tools, and that even if I'm not working, I should have one, because I need a job, and business cards will help me find one.  I said that having business cards printed cost too much money (for me, they do, especially since I never knew or felt like I needed any!), and once all the bills are paid, I have no money left over for such luxuries.  Well, let's just say that I felt like two cents after the instructor answered to my balking about the business cards.  Then, one of those "goody-goody" students chimed in and said, "Well, you can have some printed up for ONLY $26.00!  ONLY, she said!!!  So, I guess I'll have to have business cards printed, but not for no $26.00!  However, I ALWAYS keep several copies of my resume on hand, and had one available when it was time to work on ANOTHER RESUME EXERCISE.  I tell you, I have at least six to ten versions of my resume already!   

When my husband returns, I have to go to Southeast Houston to run an errand for my mom.  Oh, and I just learned that I have to go and see about my baby daughter, Angela, at school.  Some little boy that she's had problems with touching and trying to kiss her before is at it again!!!!!  Bye, y'all!    

I FAILED!!!

I went to University Of Houston Clear Lake to take the dispatcher skills test yesterday, and FAILED it!!!!!  I just cannot seem to get over myself about this!!!  Trying to prevent having a "bipolar paranoia" episode (the world is just out to get me!!!), I chalked this outcome up to three possible explanations:

A. There is something wrong with the typing test.

I came up with this explanation for several reasons.  The first one is that on the last typing test I had taken, I scored 40 wpm!!!  The second one is that ALL THE PEOPLE who were there with me taking the same test failed typing, and, like me, had to take the test over several times, AND STILL FAILED!!!!

B. I was tired.

After all, I sat with my daughter in school all the day before, had to drive 30+ miles to get to the testing site, had to WAIT TWO HOURS to take the test because the HR staff was attending a convocation at the school (you'd think they'd tell me that when I called!!!), and while I was waiting, I enjoyed a HUGE lunch at Quiznos Subs (YUMMY)!!!! 

C. This job isn't the one for me.

I have a HABIT of not reading signs, or picking up on signals timely.  I continue to push through things, even though everything around me is telling me to stop!!!!  The bad weather on Monday, having to sit in with Maya on Tuesday, the car jacking on the interstate, and now the fact that in spite of all that waiting around, I didn't even pass the old typing test!!!!  That would be enough for some, but not for me!!!  DUUUHHH!!!

The HR lady sweetly advised me that I could return on Monday to re-take the test.  I am seriously debating this because first of all, it's not like they're RIGHT AROUND THE CORNER from me!  And secondly, what if I fail again?  I would have wasted all that time (and gas) for nothing!

Thirdly, the training courses start on Monday.  Why didn't anyone call us to let us know if the financial aid was approved or not???  Now I have to try and find that out on Monday morning, before 9:00!  God, help me!!!

Gotta go now.  I went shooting hoops with my hubby and the girls, and one of my hip muscles is letting me know that he's there!!!!  It's going, "HELLLLOOOOOO!"  Bye, y'all!!!!   

OH, MY GOD!!!

OMG!!!!  THIS IS SO UNEXPECTED!!!  I'D LIKE TO THANK GOD, MY MAMA, MY FAMILY, I WANNA SEND A SHOUT OUT TO MY BABY DADDY.....WHASSUP, THIRD WARD!!!! (HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA!)............

But seriously, this is really a surprise.  I didn't expect this.....wasn't looking for it.  As someone who recently visited my journal said, I just wanted to let the world know that a hurricane survivor is out here, trying to SURVIVE, and go on with my life, with Christ, as best as I can.  Apparently, my journey has touched many of you out there, and I am extremely thankful and grateful.  God is moving mountains in my life, and I want you to know that YOUR PRAYERS for me and my family are the reason.  I think about all of you constantly, and when I say that I am praying for you, I really mean it.  I have never met any of you personally, but I love y'all so much!  SHARI ANN, YA DID THIS ON THE SLICK, BUT IT'S ALL GOOD!!!!  Again, thanks for this great honor; I just don't know what else to say!!!  LOL!!!!       

Hello, All!!!

Hi, everyone!!!!  Here's what's going on so far:

I was supposed to take a skills test for a dispatcher position at the University Of Houston on Wednesday, but we had a bout of HORRIBLE weather, and I wasn't able to go.  This morning, after having done my hair, taken a shower, and given myself a pedicure the night before to be ready for the test, I wound up having to stay at the school with my middle daughter, Maya, who hasn't been finishing her assignments and doing well on her tests.  I stayed the ENTIRE day, because I wanted to find out what the problem was.  I found that she was struggling to stay on track with her teacher from assignment to assignment, and wasn't using class time properly.  I was able to guide her into doing it today, and I am also scheduled to sit in with her tomorrow morning and Monday morning.  I also spoke to the school district psychologist (who just happens to be a young black lady who is a candidate for her Ph.D; woo-hoo!), and she advised me that she and her team will work closely with my two older daughters, who are still having adjustment problems.  My oldest daughter is having the roughest time, and they believe her situation might be more serious, such as a probable anxiety disorder.  I approved of all the procedures and counseling that they feel is required.  I need help in trying to move this family forward, and it's nice to know that there are people in my corner.  I want my children to work through their problems, and to ultimately succeed.  The only way that they will do that is to deal with whatever problems they may be having right now before they become adults.  Trust me, it doesn't get better as time passes, it gets worse!  I am glad that they are receiving the help that they need early.

Having to sit in with Maya apparently was a Godsend today, because there was a car jacking that turned into a police chase, a crash, then a fatality (the officers shot the perpetrator; the child that was in the back of the car witnesses all of this!) on I-45 south, which happens to be the interstate I have to take to get to the campus!!!!  Traffic was backed up for hours, and the traffic monitors on the radio were advising drivers to try and find another way home.  Can you imagine what I would have felt like if I was stuck in all that crap???!!!???  God certainly watches out for me!

Great news...........I called the Louisiana Department of Education again, and the lady I spoke with found my high school transcript, and is sending it off today!  Friends, please pray with me that it arrives before Wednesday (that's when the recruiter in Conroe goes before the board to select the new employees).  Your prayers have worked so far, please continue to do so!!!!  I thank y'all so much!!!!

Thanks again for your prayers and well wishes, and I will continue to visit as many of you as possible.  LOL!!!!!!