Changes, Changes

This year has been a whirlwind of changes for me.  It all started with the most unfortunate change--losing my only brother Matt.  His death has left a hole in my heart, that I don't think will ever mend.  My brother passed away from this life on May 3, 2013.  He texted me the night before to talk, and unfortunately I didn't talk to him.  That would have been the last time I spoke with him.  Matt was the type of person that left a lasting impression on everyone he met.  If I had one word of advice from experiencing this loss, it is never take anyone you love for granted.  We never know how long they will be here on this earth.  Enjoy the time you have with your family and friends, because life's too short to hold a grudge.  Here is the most recent picture I have of him with Rylee.  This was taken November 2012.

Another big change for me this year was sending my children off to school.  Rylee is in sixth grade this year.  This has been a huge adjustment for me.  I am not ready for him to be in middle school, but I am trying to embrace it.  I wish he was still this age.

Then our baby Adryan turned six and started Kindergarten!  I wish she was still little, like this.

I was so used to having Adryan home with me most days and now she is at school five days a week.  This mom must adjust.  She does love school though, which helps a lot.  She has a wonderful teacher too, Ms.  Lawrence has been the best kindergarten teacher for Adryan.  She is learning so much, and starting to read!
Another big adjustment has been my job.  Due to cuts at my current job, I was planning on subbing the rest of the school year.  God opened a door to a new opportunity, and I decided to pursue it.  I am still working my other three jobs, but now work at Evan's Pediatric three days a week.  I am working in the office to assist two wonderful ladies with checking in patients, making appointments, and other assisting duties.  I am loving it!  Although I am not good with change, God is working in my life, and helping me through the good and bad.  Here is my desk. :)  Here is the office where my new job is.  I love it!!

 

 A perk of the job is that I get to see my sister there!  She is a nurse for Dr. Evans.