Changes = :(

I feel like I have so many good things that are happening in my life, but yet, I seem to be concentrating on the stress. So much is changing...or has changed.

I have recently taken on a new TEACHING position...WOOOHOOO!!!

But, there is so much chaos with that...putting a classroom together...getting things organized...meeting everyone I will work with...paperwork...etc.

I have to go back to school in January to start my practicum because I chose to forego student teaching. It will be a year long practicum.

We are moving...our lease is up, but my mom has asked us to move in with them to help offset some of their bills and to reduce ours. They previously lived with my Mema...and they still live in her house, but my Mema is really sick and will not be coming back home. This move has caused me the most stress recently. This is due in=part with the fact that S does not want to move in with them. The great thing about us moving is that the house we are moving into has 3 bedrooms and two bathrooms. It also has an apartment...which is where my mom lives. The only shared space will be the kitchen.

I have so much on my mind...I can't even out it all out "there". Not that there is anything wrong or bad, but that my mind is so full.

All of this stuff has me feeling the worst I have felt in a long time...on the plus side, they upped my meds and i haven't had any rise in my migraines. Only 5 this past month. They were all in a little over a weeks time...thinking it might be due to my cycle.

I want to feel connected with S like we have been previously. I want him to feel better, but I want our relationship back where it has previously been. I know that him feeling better will allow for progress...and I know that he lacks the ability, currently, to have a say in that progress, but I want it so bad for him...and me...and the kiddos.

Why can't things in life be a little easier sometimes? Why does pain have to cut so deep? Why do I not have all of the answers? LOL

Prayers

For privacy purposes those in this post will remain unnamed, aside from one...

A couple of weeks ago some of our closest friends experienced something that one should never have to experience, the loss of a child. It was extremely unexpected as she was just shy of 21 weeks pregnant. I cannot express into words the emotions that have come from this horrific tragedy.

We have a very close, small group of friends. This group is actually really involved in each others lives. This pregnancy was announced to all of us at the same time while on a camping trip this summer. It was excitement for each and everyone of us. We were all excitedly awaiting the reveal of the sex when we got another type of life altering information. This beautiful child was already gone...

After an intense couple of days and a "team" of people at their beck and call, our friends delivered their beautiful little girl, Faith. Then they had to think about the "now what" questions.

I love these people dearly, as well has their baby girl. While my heartache comes nowhere near the pain our friends have felt/are feeling, I am hurting...for them and her.

I have constantly prayed for them since this happened, but especially for my dear friend, the mom. Tears have been shed for them, their loss, Faith, the hope for their future, etc.

Tonight, I sent her an email of things that I felt had been laid on my heart by God. Songs of healing and hope were sent her way, as well as, letting her know that I am here no matter what...or when. One of the songs that has been previously shared with her was Blessings by Laura Story. It is a beautiful song. However, tonight I shared several others, Perfect Peace by Laura Story was one of them.

I feel like there is more I should/could do, but I have no idea how. I know prayer is a way of helping, but part of me wants to take the pain from them...just to give them some relief.

So, early this morning, I am asking that when you speak with your God, please say a prayer for my friends and their beautifully, perfectly made daughter, Faith. I will pray that God will help you to know what their specific needs are.

L, you are truly loved and prayed for!

I leave you with this beautiful song by Brandon Heath- Love Never Fails You

Fall

This fall weather has been bliss!!! I have had the windows open for a week and the candles with fall scents are lit! It is so NICE outside!! Being out of school has let enjoy the weather even more!

There has been so much going on that I don't even know where to begin.

• it seems like EVERYONE I know is pregnant! I bet I can name at least 20 people that are pregnant and due between now and early March. It is a great blessing for these folks! Many of which have struggled with getting pregnant.
• both the kiddos are in Middle School now and that means there things going on left and right...on top of their wonderful new attitudes!
• I have been couponing like crazy and saving more than $400 on groceries in the month of August. Much of the stuff is below $1 so I have been able to make quite a nice little stockpile.
• I haven't found a teaching position as of yet. This means I am still doing the Ed. Assistant thing, but this year I am at a different school and working in inclusion.
• C and I have joined a new church!! It is a great church!!

This is all I can think of right now...I have been trying to relax as much as possible, but this is nearly impossible. :(

I hope you are enjoying fall... It is my favorite season!