A Little Break from Writing...

I have been so busy lately, that I really have not had time to keep up with the blog. I'm hoping that will change, now.

The past two weeks have been super stressful for my family and I, but we have been blessed and God has continuously gone before us. We praise Him.

Sean was asked to return to Burke County High School (yay, Sean!). This is such a compliment to Sean, because Burke County has the strongest football program in our area. The only problem is - it's about an hour and 15 minutes away from our house.

He doesn't mind the commute, but there was absolutely no way I could continue working the hours that I am working, being on call 24/7, and driving the commute I drive five days a week. So, I had to resign from my position and find another job. Luckily, University Hospital had an opening and chose me immediately. Another way God went before us.

I am so sad to leave Shepeard. I loved working with such a small company, because it does become a second family. But I honestly saw my children for maybe an hour and a half each night, and then time for bed. I am looking forward to this summer, where I can take Miles and Maris to the pool on the week days while Sean is out in Burke County for football practice.

Yes, I will be working nights. Yes, I know it will be hard. Yes, that gives me even more reason to push myself.

And everyone knows how I adore oncology patients. They fight the hardest battles, and I learn so much from their struggles, and their victories. I love watching God go before them.

Even though the weeks have been stressful, I have only had one little meltdown last Wednesday. I got news I didn't want and it has left me feeling a little empty. I know that my family will overcome, but I will push through it. Maybe I will write more about it later, maybe I won't.

I've become a little more private recently, and I think that is okay. I still want to be available to help people who suffer from anxiety and panic. The more people I can help, talk things out with, the more I heal myself. I am becoming stronger.

I'm on a health kick, drinking an orange juice and apple cider vinegar tonic everyday, and doing yoga at least five days per week. I've definitely been more prayerful.

For some reason, something is weighing heavy on my heart. I've searched and cannot find out quite what it is yet, but am praying that I will be relieved of it soon. I'm sure God is going before in me in whatever this is, as well.

I hope to be back tomorrow.

Prayerfully HIS.
-L