IT'S BEEN AWHILE........

I have been very, very busy. The kids are in school, and it seems that I have been running non-stop ever since. So far, the school has voluntarily enrolled Maya into its Gifted & Talented program, Nicolette is a cheerleader for her junior high school, and Angela's grades are improving, thanks to summer school, and everyone in the family helping her over the summer. The girls are doing well, even though everyone in the house, with the exception of my husband, has come down with a cold. Flu vaccines keep you from getting the flu, but don't help with other germs and seasonal illnesses. Nicolette had to stay home last week, and Angela's home with a fever today.

My car was broken into this month. My CD's, my bag with all of my work equipment and some personal papers, and even my bible were stolen. The ignition and lock to the driver-side door was damaged. I have to spend time and money that I really don't have to get that fixed, as well as replace the documents that were taken. What would anyone want with a cheap bible that has been all marked in and highlighted is beyond me. I managed to get the headset replaced at work, but I am still waiting for another training manual. I'm working on replacing my bible, too. Luckily, most of the CD's were homemade, so I just have to download some more copies of my favorites when I have time. I just pray that something good comes out of this, and I am grateful that I can still drive my car. Heck, I'm still grateful that I have a car. My neighbor's truck was stolen a few months ago, and he had to buy a new vehicle. I wasn't very compassionate in my attitude towards him when it happened, and I think that the Lord wasn't pleased with me at all, which is probably why He allowed this to happen. I learned that I have to work on being more empathetic and less cynical, and be very careful what I say and think about people, even when I think I am "alone." The Lord is always with us, and He hears and knows everything. (Ecclesiastes 10:20 NKJV)

Work has been fine so far. My last evaluation rating was a 99.87. Not 100%, but still pretty good. I am always striving to do and be my best!

Now I must catch up on some rest, and finish watching 300 before Nicolette's game starts this evening. And I have to bring Angela to the doctor, before starting a seven-day workweek tomorrow. Hooray. Well, at least I am getting paid Friday!