Finally, an Update!!

OK, I'm sitting here on Jury Duty, and I said to myself, "What better time to update your blog than now?" Soooooo, here we go:

These have been two crazy months for us. Spring fever hit me hard and I have done very little blogging and/or blog reading. I had other things that had to take priority and so they did. Since so much has happened in our lives, I'm going to do a person-by-person update:

DS 1 is in Texas finishing up his training for Army National Guard. DS 2 and my DH went out to see him a few weeks ago. They had a great time hanging out and playing disc golf. They went to the Alamo and saw some of the San Antonio sights. DS 1 will come back here in June (after graduation) and begin school at the University of Florida this Fall. He'll remain in the National Guard while he does that, then decide if he wants to fully enlist or not. I'm so proud of him! I just can't wait to see him again...cause I also miss him a great deal.

DS 2 has been busy finishing his first year of college. He's done well. Now he's going to compete in a national acting, modeling, and talent competition this summer. In that competition he'll be seen by hundreds of agents and casting people. I don't know what his future holds, but I sure am excited to watch it. I love it that he continues to learn and grow and seek God's best for him.

DS 3 was selected as the Sophomore Class President. He's doing well and is looking forward to the summer when he'll turn 15 and start DRIVING. It's a little weird, still, for me to think about the fact that he can fly a glider OVER my head and not drive. It will all align soon. Anyway, he's busy working out with his brother and also is developing a love for disc golf.

DS 4 is getting ready to be in the school play this week. They are doing the circus and he is a clown. He has had the opportunity to be trained by "real circus clowns" from clown college. He also tried out for our TV news crew at school and was selected for patrols next year. It's hard for me to believe that he's reached this stage of his life. Yet, I confess...I'm GLAD!!

DH has not traveled too much in recent weeks. He is helping a lot at the church we are attending. We moved to a new building and he is doing a lot of the coordination there. He'll begin traveling more in August...sounds like it'll be a good portion of August through October. Everyday when I come home and he has dinner ready or the laundry done, I know how blessed I am!! A week or so ago, I was thanking God for him and the word "steadfast" kept coming to my mind. The man IS steadfast and I'm so glad!!

As for me, I'm winding up another school year. My job is being eliminated, so it means I'll shift my focus next year. I'm so sad, though, because I have several colleagues who have either lost jobs or been moved to other schools unwillingly. It's a very HARD time in so many companies and organizations...and ours is no different. We do, however, have such a great staff that continues to support those who are having to move or be displaced. Everyday I am so sure that I am still doing exactly what I am called to do. I love that!

I spent a lovely day with my Mom yesterday. I feel a bit guilty that I don't get up there as often as I should. I am thankful for her and for the grace that she extends me regularly.

This week is going to be VERY busy! I am out every. single. night. My boss nominated me for "Literacy Teacher of the Year", so that banquet is tomorrow. I teach Wednesday night. Thursday is the circus. Friday is our carnival. Saturday is our Kindergarten Round-up. Sunday, we CRASH REST! I sincerely hope to get back to regular blogging very soon.

Well, the jury break is over and I am now going to wait some more. I think I'll do a little surfing and try to catch up with some of you.

Have a FABULOUS week!!