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!