The Beginning

Ok, it's not really the beginning, but we all have to start somewhere. This blog is going to be about life and and how we overcome obstacles and celebrate wins together. Anyhow, down to the nitty gritty... the introduction.

I am a wife... I have been married to a devoted family man for 11 years in August. We have had our ups and downs, more ups than downs but continue to grow stronger in our love for each other. Together we are applying the teachings of Jesus to make our family stronger, wiser, and more humble.

I am a mother... We have 3 funny, active kids. Paige is 9, Xavier is 7, and Jacob is 5. Paige is creative. She loves animals and loves to teach. Next school year, she is going to play the clarinet in the school band. Xavier is going to be a ladies man. He has a smile (with 2 dimples) that can melt the toughest heart and is the most sensitive of the three. Jacob is a pocket full of love and happiness. Both boys are taking a Taekwondo class twice a week. It has really made a difference in their attitudes and discipline. I would recommend it to any parent, especially those with little boys.

I am a student... I decided a year or so ago to go back to school to pursue a nursing degree. I want to be able to impact the world around me one life at a time. I am going to graduate in December of 2011. I was inspired to go into nursing after having my kids. Nursing is more about treating the patient rather than whatever is ailing them. This is what draws me into the nursing field. While diseases are interesting (some very interesting and totally disgusting), there is still a person underneath it all that needs to be comforted and educated. I'm not sure there could be a more perfect career for me.