The Return to work

Well, here it is the Monday after Christmas, and most working folks had to go back to work today, including myself. It was really difficult to get out of bed this morning, knowing that I would not have anything to do today until my boss comes in, if she does. I was not very happy when I arrived at the University today, only to find that the parking lots are not plowed very well, there isn't a path to the door that I would normally go in to get to my office, so I had to walk around the driving path to the main front door to the Creative Arts Center. More than likely I will have to walk around to go to lunch and of course when I return. I know the walking doesn't kill me, but come on people your not doing your jobs! Also when I was driving here, right after I turned onto Col. Glenn off of Fairfield Rd. the 2 turn lanes immediately become one lane... one lane for all the University traffic to get to work, that'll be great! So anyways I just don't understand why the plows aren't going back around and pushing the snow out of the road completely and plowing the streets that are still completely snow-covered (like my street). I had to wake Josh up this morning to have him back the car through the snow drift onto the street for me, just so I could come to work. I used to like snow, but I think I'm changing my mind at a rapid pace.

The Real Deal

Last night Rachel, Courtney, and Luke came over to my house to hang out. We watched movies, made yummy choc. chip cookies, and then Courtney and Rachel surprised us with a gift. It was a scrapbook comprised of pictures and letters to Josh & I. I was excited to get it, but may not have seemed appreciative right at that moment. I had to hold back tears. After they all left, Josh & I really read the letters from everyone and looked closer at the captured memories. It was really difficult to see all the great people we are leaving behind. I read all the letters and then I couldn't stop crying for almost 15minutes. I personally want you all to know that "you" have helped to make Josh & I what we are today. Being a youth leader was one of the most trying, stressful things I have ever done (till now of course). But the rewards of seeing all the teenagers grow up, become leaders themselves, and continue to follow God has been truly amazing. I can't believe the changes we have all been through together, youth ministry, personal, spiritual... the list goes on. I am the most blessed person in the world to have spent these last 4 1/2 years being a part of all of your lives. I appreciate your honesty, your ability to be real in any situation. It will be hard to go, but I know that you will carry on in our absence, with the gusto you have always had. I just hope and pray to see some of you in AR to visit!

I love you all from the bottom of my heart, and no matter the distance, the relationship will never change.

Well, I'm back. I know it has been a while since I've posted anything, but I haven't really had time, and if I have, I've just been too dag tired. I have been so tired lately, and I have no clue why. I just feel weak. I have slept almost everyday on my lunch break in my car. Maybe its my medicine, but I work during the day when I take it, so I just don't know. Anyways it's Thursday afternoon and the office is empty except for me (I'm so lucky) and I don't feel like doing anything, so here I am posting. I started going to Physical Therapy on Monday and I have another appt. tonight. They are doing some electrical stimulus, massage (yah hoo) and I have to exercises, but they make my shoulders hurt. So I guess thats about it for now.

Later.