My new life

Well.... Well.... Well !!



It has been a very long time since I last blogged. It was August when I last logged on here. So much has happened. I went back to work for the first time since my second daughter was born in 2001. I went back in September and was laid off on March 19Th. I worked for Schneider National. Although I loved my job, the people I worked with and getting dressed up every day, it was a lot to juggle with trying to run a family and all. Shaun and I started talking about summer and what we were going to to with the girls. I have never left them with a sitter for long periods of time. That along with the expense of paying child care left us wondering if I should just quit my job come the end of the school year. As it turned out I was laid off a week or so later. God answering a prayer???? I believe so! So, here I am back to an at home mommy. I have to admit, now that I get a second opportunity to do it again, I will enjoy it more and not take it for granted. My first week was spent getting the house back in shape, since then I have been back to volunteering. It feels so good! I love being at the girls school, interacting with their classmates and seeing what the girls do each day.

Yesterday I met with the lady who is in charge of Missions for our church. I am praying that I hear God's direction. I do not feel qualified, but with the right training and God's will I can do anything right?

Okay, so since I last blogged in August, I went back to work (covered that). My life has been busy. September school started, In October Shaun and I celebrated our 12 year wedding anniversary, December 31st we flew to Sanibel Island with the family for 5 days. It was a great escape from the frozen tundra here in Wisconsin. It was 75 and sunny every single day!! In between now and then we have had two dance competitions for the girls. One in Chicago and this last one in Minnesota. We were able to sneak away for a while and hit the Mall of America!! In March my grandmother got really ill and was hospitalized. I was really worried so I flew out to see her and sit by her side. She is still in the hospital and will be for a long time. She is 75 has every lung and heart issue known to man. With my grandfather being gone (he passed away 3 years ago) she is very lonely. I was able to spend a lot of quality time with her and help take care of her. I could only stay a few days as I had to get right back for work and for Hannah's 10th Birthday!!

I cannot believe how fast our kids grow up! After spending a few days with my grandmother (the woman who raised me) and watching her come so close to death, along with my oldest daughter turning 10 years old, made me re evaluate my priorities. Today is Good Friday and I am so humbled by the meaning of today and what Jesus did for you and I. I keep thinking about him giving his life for our sins. I just can't seem to wrap my mind around all of it. I need to go sit and read the bible to reflect. Anyway, we rented movies to watch tonight and are spending Easter at Shaun's moms house. It is supposed to be warm and sunny! Yeah! I promise not to take so long to blog next time.

Happy Easter!!!!

Leta