School is out for SUMMER:)

Hi All,

It has been an adventuresome month! I have completed my first semester of Nursing School and I got an A in my classes. Whoopee! About 1 week after I finished school, my Grandma and I flew up to Asheville to watch Mike (my brother in law) graduate from collage. Congrats Mike for a job well done! We were also able to be there for the Graduation/Baby Dedication party. It was great fun to spend time with the family.

After returning from the trip to North Carolina I started my new job at All Children's Hospital. For those of you who don't know All Children's services 17 counties in the central Florida area. There is only one other children's hospital in the state which is located in Miami. The reason I took this job was 1) Because I wanted to work extra hours in the summer (I am still working for Woman's Health Associates 16 hours a week) 2) Because I wanted to see what it was like working in health care for Children. Right now my position is Unit Secretary, but there are two Patient Care Technicians who are graduating from Nursing School in December, so some positions will probably be opening up on our floor next year. Since Hospital hours are 24-7 I have been working some night shifts and some day shifts. My poor body doesn't know when to stay up and when to go back to bed, so it is kinda crazy.

For an update on my cousin's husband (Kevin) his last Chemo treatment is Friday (6/12/09). He has done well through the Chemo and Radiation treatments. The big test comes in a few weeks when they test to see if the tumor has decreased in size. Your prayers are coveted for Kevin and his family.

Thanks!

Holly

May 2009

Hi All,

I got a call from my good friend Carolyn who reminded me to update my blog. Sorry it has been so long... but sometimes I think... nothing that exciting is going on. I am very excited though to be finishing up my 1st semester of Nursing School. It has been a rough ride, but we have made it through.

Finals are this upcoming week (Tuesday, May 5th 8AM-10:30 AM) for you prayer warriors out there. The jury is still out but if I make at least an 81% on the final I will get an A in all of the classes. It would be a nice boost for the GPA!

On the home front, Mom and Dad are in TN this week visiting Ethan, Sharon, and the kids (I'm jealous) and headed to NC to take care of sweet pea (aka Mollie) while Pam heads back to work full time. In two weeks Mike will graduate with his Associates Degree in Fish and Wildlife Management. Go Mike! At last check he had made straight A's all the way through the program. He is tough competition let me tell ya.

On a somber note our cousin Carolyn's husband (Kevin) has been diagnosed with Stage III Lung Cancer, which is a total shock since the man is not, and never has been, a smoker. They have two young daughters (Amanda and Katelyn). At this point it looks as though he is headed for Chemo/Radiation in an effort to shrink the tumor prior to surgery. Your prayers are greatly appreciated. Just another reminder that we are not in control... but we know the ONE who is. Please pray that Kevin, Carolyn, and the kids would feel the presence of God in a strong way as they face the road that lies ahead.

God Bless!

Holly