Been a Long Time Coming

wow, so its been ages since Ive updated. life has been really crazy.

Sweetheart has started CNA school. he couldnt find a job and it was really discouraging. I told him that if there was no opening for his skills, then maybe he should try something different. my sister and brother in law are both CNAs. my brother in law went to a school that fast tracked his CNA. I suggested it to Sweetheart, not necessarily being a CNA, but going to school to get some type of certification. after thinking about it, he decided to go to CNA school, too. he isnt done yet, but he is really enjoying it and doing really well. Im very proud of him. after being away from school for almost 10 years, he was a little intimidated about the immersive nature of the CNA program, and, dont get me wrong, it has been an adjustment and a lot of work. overall, he is really enjoying the program and much more hopeful about his job prospects once its all completed. he will be taking his State Board exams on our 1st anniversary.

yeah, thats right, in two and a half weeks, we will be at our first anniversary. how is it that time can fly, but also it feels like we have been married forever? I mean, I remember that we used to say goodbye to each other at night and go home. now we just mumble goodnights and roll over. we arent newlyweds anymore. I feel kinda sad about that. there is something special about being a newlywed. not sure what it is, but its there.

my CNA sister is pregnant. first baby. second overall in our family. do I need to tell you that Im excited beyond words?? I actually cried with happiness when she told me. they were planning to move to Texas this year, but that got canceled because of the baby coming, which I am also quite happy about. we started planning a jungle theme baby shower, but then she got hit with a severe case of depression. Ive been really worried about her and the baby. her husband didnt know that what she felt wasnt normal, so it took a little bit before she got to the doctor. she has been feeling better these last few days, but she still has downs that are kind of scary.

lastly, we are headed to court next month. I dont want to talk about that other than to ask for prayer. trusting in God is easy to say but can be so difficult to practice. my head knows that no matter the outcome of the case, all is okay because God is with us. my heart is just having troubles. the unknown is tremendously frightening. Psalm 56:3 What time I am afraid, I will trust in thee.