A quick update.

Tomorrow is Day 5 of the new job and all is going well. I'm learning tons but I really like the position. Yay! Now, if I could only find an apartment and get Miss M... life would be normal? again. Hope everyone's having a good week.

A prayer.

Just thought I'd share a prayer from St Therese that I have found extremely calming over the last few months. I hope that it will bring peace to those who read it.
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May today there be peace within.

May you trust God that you are exactly where you are meant to be.

May you not forget the infinite possibilities that are born of faith.

May you use those gifts that you have received, and pass on the love that has been given to you.

May you be content knowing you are a child of God.

Let this presence settle into your bones, and allow your soul the freedom to sing, dance, praise and love. It is there for each and every one of you.

If I could only audibly record my screams...

I. HAVE. A. JOB. You heard me, sit down before you fall down. It has now officially been...6 months that I've lived at Mom and Dad's. I interviewed for a job on Friday with a group of cardiologists in Louisville - and I now have a job. Aaaaaagh!!! More details to come. I start this Thursday so I am frantically searching for a place to live. Emily and I did finish the mini-marathon on Saturday and there will be a post to follow shortly. A sincere THANK YOU to all who have prayed for me and sent words of encouragement over the last months. They have been much needed and greatly appreciated. I am now breathing a huge sigh of relief and excitement.

#3 ... and counting?

Well, a few days ago, Joe had his THIRD surgery on his arm. And we hope his last. He seems to be recovering well and following the doc's instructions so we remain hopeful. Still no word on the job front. Next up: Emily and I are doing the mini-marathon in Louisville this Saturday. We strive for completion;) and our motto: Live fast, Run slow.

Nanny for a week... or something like that.

Ah, the life of the unemployed. Yuck, yuck, yuck. However, I have had the most awesome opportunity to watch Dinkeneh (aka Aiden:) for the week since his normal sitter decided to take a week off. SO - Miss M and I have invaded the Frederick household and - time out! I just heard Dinkeneh yell "Uh-oh!" from the next room. Damn it! I am a bad babysitter:). Pictures hopefully to come. Hope everyone is having a great week.

Birthdays, Visits, Science and Old Smoke Detectors...

This post is a collection of missed posts from the past week. It's been a little hectic! Last weekend was Em's birthday - Happy Birthday, Emily! (and today is Michael's birthday but we won't be celebrating until tomorrow). Then, Aunt Cindy came for a visit and she helped to even out the male/female ratio at least for a few days:). Thanks, Aunt Cindy - it was fun! Friday marked the kick-off to qualify for regionals in Science Olympiad for Joe and Bryan. I came in Friday night and there was pure madness: gadgets and gizmos and crazy projects everywhere. When I finally found Joe amongst the rubble, he had a wild look in his eye as he was completely immersed in it! Lastly, we have finally gotten rid of the last dinosaur smoke detector in this house. Again, I just shake my head at the crazy outdated things I find in this house...

Woo hoo!

Emily and I went to the Eric Church concert in Evansville Thursday night. Woo hoo!!! It was such a completely awesome night. We had so much fun that Mom had to come and pick us up. We even convinced her to take us to Taco Bell afterwards. THANKS, MOM! For anyone who even remotely likes country music: he is a must-listen. His new CD comes out next week!