All Is Well With My Soul

I have a history test on Wednesday and I'm a little bit nervous. There's a lot of information to remember and I procrastinated more than I should have. Not that long ago I had a month until the test and now it's a few days away. I guess I learned my lesson. I used to procrastinate in school when I was younger too but it didn't help the stress level any. So from now on I plan to study every week the information he gives us so I don't have to cram it in my brain in only a few days. Other than that things are looking up. It's been a rough couple of weeks mentally and emotionally for Pete and I because of him losing his job. I know we will be taken care of. My mom says I have the "peace that passes all understanding" which I agree with but I still have some trying moments and definitely so does Pete. I was reading in Genesis about Joseph and how he was sold into slavery by his brothers, ended up in prison for something he didn't do and finally ended up being Pharoah's main advisor and saves not only his family but all of Egypt from a famine. What an amazing story. I know we are not in those kind of dire circumstances but it was encouraging. Things don't always go the way you plan or want them to go. I think I may have a hard time with this because I like to be or think that I am in control of things but my life is way beyond me. It was planned out before I ever entered this world. You can't enjoy the good times without going through some struggles. If I would have had my way things might be different but I'm learning to look at each situation that happens and learn something from it. This experience has drawn Pete and I closer and has definitely strengthened my relationship with God. On a good note Pete was rehired at Starbucks yesterday as a barista. It gives him a lot more flexibility with school and less stress. If all goes well Pete will have his Associates Degree by next Christmas. How awesome would that be. Getting laid off really gave Pete the opportunity to finish a good chunk of his school. YEAH!!!!! I know I'm not the only one excited for this. We will see what happens. It's going to be a good year for us. I am thankful I have a job that can provide for my family. I'm thankful that Pete has a job that can provide for the family. I am thankful for my two beautiful kitties. I am thankful for my amazing husband. I am thankful for the love and support of our family on both sides. I am thankful we were able to secure a loan for a new car before everything happened with Starbucks. I am thankful that I get to wake up each morning and breathe, walk, talk, eat, and pretty much do everything I need to do without assistance. I am thankful to be alive today.

Economy Blues

So Pete's been laid off. It kind of sucks. I want to go punch Howard Shultz in the nose but it's not really his fault. This economy sucks. Pete's old boss said she would rehire him as a barista but now her district manager says maybe not. She's not my favorite person on the planet either right now. I'm kind of scared of what's going to happen but I'm also kind of calm about the whole thing. I know God is in control. If he provides for the little birds and squirrels and every other animal why would he not provide for his children whom he created with much love and care. We will be okay. I have panicky moments when I worry about it but then I know we will be taken care of. I'm praying Pete gets this job with the Border Patrol. I know some people are against this but I think it's the best thing right now. It will give him an in to the career he wants and also provide a better more stable income for us. I am so proud he's doing what he is. Pete is such an amazing man. When he gets knocked down he gets right back up and keeps fighting. If he did get this job he will have to go away for six months. That will definitely be a scarifice. I'll be moving back in with my parents while he's away if that's the case. The academy is in New Mexico. Only a couple hours away from my dad. I guess that would give me an excuse to go out there and visit a few times while he's gone. It's not for sure yet so we'll see. There's a lot up in the air right now but when is that not happening? I'm excited to see what God has planned for us.

I got an award whoooohooooo!!!!

Today was a good day. No particular reason it just was. I love those days. I got to lay in bed this morning and cuddle with my hubby. He made me breakfast and then I was off to work. Work flew by. I've been trying to organize everything because an inventory count is coming up and we have to count everything. Luckily for me I don't have to actually do it just help prepare for it. I also found out today at work that I got an award and will receive $100 Coach bucks which is basically money for me to spend at the store. I was kind of shocked I got it. I was number one in our district for conversion which is the percentage of people we convert in an hour to a sale. Each manager is in charge of the floor for an hour at a time and when we averaged everyone out for the month I won. Neat huh?! It was a good feeling because I was thinking today how not good I am at this whole Coach thing.

I'm really liking school so far. I've only had a couple of classes but it's so exciting. I can't believe I 'm actually in school. Crazy. I can't wait to be doing what I really want to do instead of what I have to do because I don't have an education. That's about all for now.