There have been few changes in my life. Although, there have been challenges throughout the past year. There have been blessings, too.
My husband's schedule changed three (or was it four) times this year and the family juggled schedules to work around it.
My oldest son had a good swim season this past summer, making it to a few events in the Mid-Valley Swim Championships. He received a couple medals at championships and looks forward to next season.
Just a few weeks ago, his football team competed for the 11-year-old championship title and came up short by one point (25-26).
He was happy to have had the opportunity and the team was presented trophies last Sunday.
My daughter is missing a front tooth. She likes to show off the hole left from that tooth and realizes soon there won't be a hole there.
She is doing well in second grade and her teachers have been enthusiastic regarding her academic abilities. I know my little girl is smart and capable of doing so well, but other times I wonder if I have too much faith in her abilities. I will cheer her on regardless. And, I have been told she will be tested for the "gifted learners" program at the end of the school year if she remains in the top 5 percent of her class.
My youngest started kindergarten and he is meeting the challenges before him. He is doing very well for a child whom I felt school would be difficult. He is what the experts refer to as a "kinetic" learner. His learning style is much different from his siblings and I worried. But, he is doing real well and the teachers love him...another fear I had because his temperment is not as easy-going as the other two. I have been told he is a charmer and a hugger at school. :) That is certainly encouraging.
As for my career, it continues to keep me going all the time. I have become so familiar with many community members and feel as though I actually have made progress. I have lived here more than 10 years and only the last two have made me feel a part of the community. I celebrate my second year as a reporter on Monday!
I know my editor has "plans" for me. He wants to have a sit-down over a soda or latte one day when we are both heading out of the office at the same time. But, I don't know what exactly those plans entail. I only know he said they are "long-term." So, once I know...well, we shall see what God has laid in my editor's mind.
God has helped me through some difficult situations this past year in addition to everything else. The biggest challenges have come from the fact that my oldest is now a pre-teen and the rolling of the eyes has come with that. He has challenged me with his attitude and his words. He has also said things at school that caused some concern. There are words that just ARE NOT ALLOWED on school grounds in this day and age, no matter how badly you have been bullied. Therefore, we are in the midst of getting him "professional" help as required by law.
I only hope that all of my dear friends out there are doing well and feeling blessed. I HAVE missed my time sharing the ups and downs on a regular basis. I have missed the helpful words of wisdom and the prayers. I have NOT forgotten you.
And congratulations for all those with joyous celebrations, such as my dear friend Dusty!
God Bless ALWAYS!
Jennie
As for my career, it continues to keep me going all the time. I have become so familiar with many community members and feel as though I actually have made progress. I have lived here more than 10 years and only the last two have made me feel a part of the community. I celebrate my second year as a reporter on Monday!
I know my editor has "plans" for me. He wants to have a sit-down over a soda or latte one day when we are both heading out of the office at the same time. But, I don't know what exactly those plans entail. I only know he said they are "long-term." So, once I know...well, we shall see what God has laid in my editor's mind.
God has helped me through some difficult situations this past year in addition to everything else. The biggest challenges have come from the fact that my oldest is now a pre-teen and the rolling of the eyes has come with that. He has challenged me with his attitude and his words. He has also said things at school that caused some concern. There are words that just ARE NOT ALLOWED on school grounds in this day and age, no matter how badly you have been bullied. Therefore, we are in the midst of getting him "professional" help as required by law.
I only hope that all of my dear friends out there are doing well and feeling blessed. I HAVE missed my time sharing the ups and downs on a regular basis. I have missed the helpful words of wisdom and the prayers. I have NOT forgotten you.
And congratulations for all those with joyous celebrations, such as my dear friend Dusty!God Bless ALWAYS!
Jennie
