I get knocked down...

Well... here is to having something to write about....

My husband is a good man. A great man. 6 years ago he took on the task of being a full time 'Nanny' to 2 little boys. Dahmon was in grade school and Alec was getting ready to begin Pre-K. He has been through so much with this family, from potty training to two moves to new schools to a father's death. Five years ago, the family expanded and a third child was born, Andrew. Patrick stayed with them. He raised them. He has done homework, music lessons, more potty training, meals, bedtime, house cleaning, yard work. He was the MAN of their house. Yes, he was paid. Not a huge amount as you would expect for 14 hour days, but we received a company car and a deal on a house. A real house, mind you, with a yard with a fence and a garage and a playroom.

Pat's career enabled him to fall in love with 3 kids and mold their young lives. It also enabled him to keep his son with him all day, every day when he came for summers. And in this past two years, it enabled him to be able to bring our daughter with him everyday to work and not have to worry about day care or babysitting. This was a HUGE plus, especially since I have been trying to build my career.

On Tuesday, Pat went to work as normal. The boys were all in school, but he went over in the morning because his employer needed some cleaning done. After Pat cleaned her home, she informed him that she could no longer employ him because "times are tough". Seriously? Yes times are tough, we barely make it paycheck to paycheck as is and now we are being left High and Dry with a toddler and no car. Lovely.

Let me tell you, I went through the range of emotions. Scared, sad, livid and then I just felt for my poor husband. This man LOVES these children and didn't even get to say "Goodbye". He as risen to his feet and put in numerous applications already. I feel for him though, he has basically raised kids for the last 6-7 years and nothing else. Granted that was like 2 full time jobs, but will employers see it that way??

Pat hopped right up and has applied to NUMEROUS businesses within walking distance. God I love that man for his perserverence.

The old saying, "When one door closes, another one opens", is so true. I truely believe that God has a plan for us. I have been working for my company for 3 years. I started as a simple on call weekend person, moved up to part time and then to a part of the Training Team (which I love!). Today I got the call, I was offered a  full time position. I was able to pick my own days and shifts and have a set schedule! I get to work from home and I could not be MORE THANKFUL!! 

No matter how many times it seems that you get knocked down, it is always for a reason. God has a plan for us ALL!

In the beginning....

In the beginning, I wanted to be a teacher.... then a shrink, cop, cook... Now maybe just a mom and writer. Is this even a possibility? Maybe. Hundreds of people get 'discovered' everyday, right? Why can't I be one??

I am 30 years old. I have a husband that easily blows other husbands out of the water. I am the mother of 2 perfect, beautiful children. I love to cook and take care of my house and also work a full time job in the health care telecommunication world.

I don't yet know what I will write about, maybe a little of everything. After all, life with a toddler, teenager and 4 animals is never boring!

xoxo