A Few Updates

We never heard anything from Grand Rapids, so at this point, we are assuming Brian did not get a position at this time. We will continue to wait and see what the future holds!

The college where Brian took the police academy posted a VIDEO of them and Brian is the still shot in the beginning and is also the recruit doing all the shooting. The video turned out really good!

I came home yesterday to a surprise waiting for me on the counter.

He is sooooo sweet! I love him so much!

In June, we will be moving. Where? I don't know. Our lease is up and our complex will not allow us to do a short term lease. I have called almost all the complexes within a 30 mile radius and most do not allow short term leasing or if they do, the rent goes from $600 to $850-900 for short term. Eek! We are praying about what we are to do, and are confident in God's plan. Brian did a few ride a longs and one was with the Lapeer County Sheriff's office. Sheriff Kalanquin said he wanted Brian to do the reserves and also the Marine Police this summer. I guess that is mostly a weekend job. Who knows where we will end up... because I surely don't know!

Work is going well. I really like my managers. I have never felt this good about my manager where I currently work and I like it. I like going into work because they are nice and actually care about me as a person as well as a worker. I went and trained some other tellers today at another branch and it felt good to be able to do that. It was great knowing that my hard work is going to help others. When I got back to my branch, one of my coworkers seemed upset that I was asked to do this training. There are times that I do not like what I do but I really do like helping others to success. Maybe one day I'll be a trainer.... who knows...

We were supposed to head up to Lapeer this weekend, but that got cancelled due to Chris not being able to come home. He will be home next weekend, and sadly, that is one of the last times we will see him and Christina (and lil' Christopher) until they come back to visit or we go there to visit. We'll miss you two!!

I started a new work out routine I saw on TV. I have done it for only 2 days now and can already feel the results and even can even physically see them. Granted, it is minute but I can tell the difference. My jeans even fit differently... and that is a great feeling!

Gotta go, we are going to the dollar theater to watch Mall Cop!

Still Waiting...

We found out last week that the job offers for Grand Rapids were delayed about a week... which would put us into this week. We are hoping to hear something today or in the next few days. Brian went on a ride a long 2 weekends ago and he had a blast. If offered a position, I think we will go there sometime this weekend to start looking at apartments. I have a few in mind that would be good for us, but we are going to check out a lot of complexes before we choose one. We moved into Spicetree without looking around and have found that these are not the best for us.

It's hard being on pins and needles waiting. I know in my heart that God has everything planned out in His ways, but it's the not knowing that is getting to me. Brian said yesterday he was anxious and has a knot in his stomach. Me too. This week has the potential to be a really good week.

It's Official...

I have officially graduated college ... twice.

This was the first degree I "received" in May, but didn't actually get until September.

Here is the newest edition that I picked up today. It's my favorite one! CRIMINAL JUSTICE BABY!!

It's weird because I feel like I have gotten nothing accomplished. We will see what the future holds. I'm sure happy God knows what He is doing because I sure as heck don't!!

We will be finding out sometime this week if Brian gets a conditional job offer for Grand Rapids. The "conditional" part means that after he is offered a job, he will have to go in for medical/physical testing and a psychological test. Once he passes this, he will be able to be offered an actual position. We are hopeful, but again, we know that if it is in God's will for us to go out there, we will. It seems like it would be a positive thing for us...

I'll keep you posted!

Sick of Being Sick

For the past few weeks to few months, something has been going on with me. I have been having a lot of weird sick spells. I am wondering if I have a new food allergy or if something is going on with my stomach. I will have random periods of feeling fine, then boom, I'm feeling nauseated. I'll wake up in the morning, boom, sick again. I'll be driving somewhere... then boom... I'm sure you are getting the hint. I don't want to go to the doctor because I'm tired of hearing "nothing is wrong." Whatever...

February is almost over. Brian and I have been talking a lot about the future and what it has to hold for us and we are thinking that if he doesn't have a police officer position when our lease is up (June), we are going to be moving... probably to Brighton. They have some really big apts that are as much as we pay now. I admire him in all he is doing to find a job. I think he is at 25 applications sent out. I'm still hopeful for Grand Rapids. I think it would be a good place, but I don't want to get my hopes up too much. Whatever is going to happen will happen in God's timing.

I'm in the FUBR clan now for COD World at War. I know... I'm a geek but I have come to realize that is OK. There have been so many times that I have put my wants and desires on the back burner to help out others, and taking a few hours out each night to do something I want is invigorating! I am very happy about where I am and haven't felt a lot of guiltiness in wanting to do things that I want to do. I'm beginning to feel like a whole new person.

Last Day

Today is the last day my branch will be open. This day is full of saddness and joy all at the same time. Although we (my coworkers and I) have our issues, we are still family and breaking up is hard. It's always a hard thing to do. We finally all know where we are going, so that is nice... I start my new branch tomorrow. We have a lot of loyal customers that are deeply saddened by us closing but as I like to say, "you've got to do what you've got to do."

Brian is still filling out applications like crazy. I'm stressing out a little bit because this economy is SUCKING and I fear him finding a job will not happen. I know deep down that it is only my fear that is saying that. Brian is very good at what he does.

Liberty classes are going well. I am half way done with my 2 classes this semester. I think I will do ok... although who knows. I hate government and I have 2 of those classes to take.

I have a lot to update about, just no time since I am at work... I'll try to update later.

My Rant

Ok... I'm only going to write a few sentences, then expound on them later.

I have a lot of anger inside of my heart for a certain reason. You can complain all you want about what I am about to write... I'm not changing how I feel...

I think that Christians who voted for Barack Obama are hypocrites... why? Because we as Christians shouldn't support a man who is now taking our tax dollars to fund "planned parenhood" places in foreign countries so women can kill their unborn children. Don't have sex = not having children. I understand there are situations where things happen... ie rape... and believe me, I know frustration when it comes to that, but you have to think... these are INNOCENT children who did not ask to be created. People say children aren't "children" until they have breathed in one breath of air after they have been delivered... I believe it's when they are conceived... HELLO!! They have a heart beat!! To those people who believe in the breathing of the air, tell me this... how is it then possible for people to have a pulse (HEARTBEAT) but not be breathing!?? Hmmm.... Is it now ok to kill those people without being charged with murder?

I'm so frustrated with people.. I understand we "made history" by having a black president... and I'm happy our society is at a place where we can now have that... but having Obama?? Seriously?? Hey! Our country is in major debt to where we have to borrow money from China... we have problems here in our own country... but lets send our tax dollars to another country... SMART...

Transferring

I found out today that when my branch closes next month, I will be transferred to our Downtown branch. That is a TON of weight lifted off of my shoulders!!

Keep your fingers crossed for Brian!! He has an interview in GR next Friday... job offers come March 16th if they like him!! :o)