Another Class is Coming to an End

Well, I think the class I'm taking right now is finally winding itself up. This particular one has only lasted for a month, but it seems like much longer. There is so much information to take in, and I've had to do 3 chapters per week. Now I just have a few more assignments to turn in, and my final to take.
I'm always a bit nervous when preparing for my final. John says I'm silly for feeling that way because I always do well on them. I'm sure he's right. I've just always been that way when it comes to taking tests. Granted, it's not nearly as bad now as it was in elementary school. It's probably good that I feel that way, somewhat, because it makes me study more and try harder. I am determined to do this right.
The day after this class ends, my next class begins. I pretty much won't have a break from school until Christmas. Which is fine. It just means that I will get more done towards my goal. Only four courses left! Then I can start my internship and prepare to take the certification exam!
I'm still enjoying myself. It's definitely been a challenge, but I think that's just what I've been needing. I do look forward to getting a job. I sincerely hope that I can work from home so I can be here when my kids need me. Taking care of my little jewels will always be my most important job.

Beautiful Weather

This week has been so beautiful! The temperature has been in the low 80s, and it's been nice and breezy. I love it! I have had the windows open all week. This kind of weather always makes me feel good, and thankful for the wonders of God's creation.

Happy Birthday Heather!

I had the best time last night! Along with several friends, I took Heather out for her birthday. Of course, her actual birthday was last week, but this was the first chance we had to celebrate together. So, Holly, Andree, and I took Heather to Chili's for dinner. Our friend Jennifer met us there later.
We are all over 30, and we all have at least three kids each, so we have some very interesting conversations. The things we talked about were not anything unusual; just kids, husbands(all good stuff), bodily functions, among other things.
I don't think I have laughed that much for a very long time. I laughed so hard that I had tears running down my face, and at one point, I thought I was going to choke because I couldn't stop. Heather is just about the funniest person I know. She just has a way of telling stories.
We always have a good time when we go out. I look forward to every opportunity to spend time with my friends. Thank you, ladies for such a fun night! And thank you, Heather, for making your birthday party a gift to all of us! I love you all!

Sweet Little Boy

I have been sitting on the couch, trying to catch up on some homework, with kids and cat running around, making noise, asking questions(the kids, not the cat), and generally disrupting any flow there might be to my thoughts. Bed time finally arrived, and off they went. All except Matthew. I was getting a little frustrated with him because he kept telling me that he wanted me to go lay down with him, and I still had so much work to do. He even tried to entice me by telling me I could bring my laptop in the bed with me. Eventually, he gave up, and decided he would just sit and watch me as I worked. Shortly thereafter, he was a snoring mass, leaning heavily on my left arm.
As I sat next to him, listening to his soft little snores, I realized again just how precious children are. That is one of my most favorite things to do: sit and look at my kids as they sleep and listen to them breathe. I still do that with the older ones sometimes, too. God has truly blessed me with the three he has given me. They grow so fast. God, please help me to be the mother you would have me be. Thank you, Lord, for the opportunity to love these little jewels.

Her Heart is in the Right Place

Yesterday, while working online, my computer froze, so I had to shut it down and reboot. While I was waiting for it to reboot, all 3 of my kids came over to show me the fabulousness of Build-A-Bear fruit snacks. They had discovered that yes, you can actually "build a bear" out of them, and wanted me to see. They used the corner of my laptop to rest them on, and my dear Rachel reached over me an accidentally hit some keys. The screen went blank and stayed that way. So I shut it down again, and rebooted again. This time it came up with a message saying that Windows could not start and a repair program started up. After a few minutes, it said something about restoring to an earlier time. By this time, Rachel was absolutely panicking, so sure that she had broken my computer. I told her not to worry about it, and, even if it was broken, it wasn't her fault and it could have happened to anyone.
So, I continued and tried the "restore" option. This took a few minutes, and while I was waiting to see what would happen, I started reading some of my homework. Next thing Iknew, Rachel was standing in front of me with her piggy bank, and proceeded to empty it. I asked her what she was doing, and she said,"well... if you have to buy a new computer..."
So precious! She was willing to give me every dime she had to try to fix what she had done, or thought she had done. Thankfully, the restore worked, and everything was fine.
I love you Rachel! You are a jewel!

Looking On the Bright Side...

Going back to school hasn't been the only change in my life recently. About six weeks ago, I had to have a hysterectomy. The recovery wasn't so bad, and now I am pretty much back to normal. I am sad that I won't be able to have any more kids. They are such precious gifts. I was looking forward to seeing what the next one would look like. I think my kids are mourning the loss of what might have been as well. I know John is.
Robby told me that he wanted me to have another baby, right before I had the surgery. And Rachel has already started talking about the possibility of adopting. Matthew, on the other hand, is happy to be the baby for as long as humanly possible.
On the bright side, I am no longer in pain! I have had almost constant pain for the past couple of years, and it had gotten to a point of being debilitating. I know it was affecting how I related to my kids, my husband, and probably everyone else. I can't even begin to describe the difference in how I feel. I actually feel GOOD. Thank you, Jesus!
God has truly blessed me during this experience. My sister-in-law, Heather, who is 6 1/2 months pregnant, who also happens to be my best friend, set up meals for my family for 3 weeks so I wouldn't have to worry about it. There are so many wonderful Christian friends around me who have been so very willing to help. My mom was here every day for 3 solid weeks, even when she didn't feel all that great, herself. She cleaned and took care of the kids, including doing things like taking Rachel to the orthodontist, and taking the cat to the vet.
I am so thankful to all of you who have helped me. God gives us little jewels daily to help us in our journey. You are all jewels to me. Mom, Heather, Holly, Anna, Kelly, all you wonderful Alleluia ladies, I love you all dearly.

Changing Times

Well, this will be interesting. I can't say I've ever done anything like this before. But, hey, I'm trying alot of new things lately. Like going back to school. I'm 33 and have had a desire to go back to school for quite some time now. I finally took the leap and registered for classes one day. I must say, I have thoroughly enjoyed it. I am taking courses to become a medical coder.
I guess I have jumped the gun a bit. I should probably introduce myself. I'm Becky. Actually, that's not even my real name, but I haven't gone by that since my dad decided I looked like a Becky shortly after I was born.
I have a wonderful family, including my own wonderful parents and a great brother and sister-in-law. My husband, John, has quite a few more people on his side. He has 3 sisters, and 3 brothers, all married, and all great people. His parents live right next door to us, and are just about the best in-laws a person could ask for. Oh, did I mention the 22 nieces and nephews, and 4 great-nieces and nephews? All good kids, too.
Then, of course, there are my own little jewels. Rachel is 9, Robby is 8, and Matthew is 4. I love my children dearly, and I thank God that He has trusted me with the honor of raising them. They truly are beautiful, inside and out. Of course, the inside is the most important part. I want Jesus to be just as proud of them as I am.
It's getting late, so I will add more later. Good night!