May 17, 2010

Many have been chastising me for not having a post since September. Well folks, life has been crazy since September. I completed Nursing II and Nursing III since I last wrote, and let me tell you it has not been an easy feat.

Nursing II seems like a hundred years ago now, but it was the toughest semester so far. By the end of October, I was so exhausted and worn down that I was unsure that I would be able to make it through the rest of the semester. Thankfully, Nursing III although quite a challenge, was much easier for me. It seems that things have clicked. Now after a 15 week summer break May-August, I will face Nursing IV, my last semester. I am scheduled to graduate in December of this year. I can hardly believe it!

Dad's health took a turn in December, and it life has not been easy for him. His Parkinson's has gotten worse, and many times during the day he has no control of the shaking, and finds himself basically frozen in place. Because of this he has barely been out of the house since Christmas. We have had to call the paramedics twice since January, and one time he was in Atrial Fibrillation, it was very scary for a few minutes while we waited for help to arrive. Once at the hospital, and on medication, his heart went back into Sinus Rhythm and thankfully he has not had a problem with that since. Each day we wait to see how he will manage, and some days go well, and others not so much. Please keep him in your prayers.

The highlight of my summer will be the relocation of Ethan and his family to St. Petersburg. They are heading down this way in a matter of a few weeks:) I am so looking forward to spending more time with Ethan, Sharon, and the four kids. I have wished to be in much closer proximity for a long time, and now those wishes are coming true!

In the mean time, I will be brushing up on my Pharmacology, over the summer and continuing to work at All Children's Hospital. Oh, I forgot to mention, that in January, the hospital moved to a brand new state of the art facility. We are pretty much settled now, and we are enjoying our new home. I am hoping to work at the hospital when I am finished with my schooling.

Hope you all are having a great 2010.

Holly

Back to school!

Hi All,

It was a crazy summer and now it is time to buckle down and get back to school. Unfortunately, my brain has not gotten the message. We have been back to class for two weeks now and I am not doing well on my tests! Please say a prayer for me if the Lord brings it to mind. I am working just as hard studying, but for whatever reason... I am struggling.

The summer was a great time to catch up on some socializing. As you read in my previous post I was able to go up to NC for Mike's Graduation/Mollie's Dedication in May. In June, I worked like a crazy woman. I was in the office on Monday's and Friday's and then working nights at All Children's Hospital on Tuesday's and Wednesday's. My poor body didn't know when to be awake and when to sleep. The blessing was that between the two jobs I was able to work full time for the summer.

In July, Pam and Mike came to town with Mollie, although it was due to a sad occasion (Pam lost a close friend from her Elementary School days) it was very good to see them. Also, Beckie and the boys were down from Nashville. We had a few girl's nights out, and really enjoyed each other just like old times:)

In August, I drove up to see Ethan and his family for three days. The trip up was eventful, because I was struck by a semi on the highway. I know that sounds terrible, but the damage was minimal and although I was a wreck when it first happened, the Lord was with me and not only gave peace, but protection as well. I was only in Murfreesboro for three days, but it was good to see Ethan, Sharon and the kids, it had been a year since we were together. I was able to be there for Luke's 2nd birthday (couldn't believe how he has grown) we celebrated by having a family day of fun. We started at the McDonald's with a play area, headed to the mall play area and then off to Chuck E Cheese. The kids had a blast and the three adults were plumb tuckered when we got home:)

Now it is time to hit the books and focus. Thanks for reading.

Love to all.