To six years and the future!
On August 19th Matthew and I celebrated our 6th wedding anniversary! We cannot believe it has already been six years. I guess the old adage "time flies when you're having fun" has some truth to it. I am not trying to say it has all been peachy keen, because we have had our share of downs as well as ups. But it has been a wonderful journey thus far.
Matthew surprised me by making some beautiful pictures with sayings and bringing home two miniature rose bushes stating that "they will grow with us". It has been one of the best gifts he has ever given me! We also reminisced about the last six years together.
The crazy times- moving, changing jobs, buying cars, moving in and out with family,the arguments, etc. The fun times- Garth Brooks concert, friends parties, whitewater rafting, camping, hiking, winery hopping, Monster Jams, Beach vacations, Rylence's soccer games, etc. The unforgettable moments- Rylence's birthdays, previous anniversaries, Pam and James's wedding, losing loved one's, my acceptance to nursing school, etc. The years have been kind to us thus far and we are grateful. But as we looked into our past we also ventured guesses at our future. The possibilities have been weighing on my mind for sometime now.
I have always been told that I can do anything I wanted as long as I set my mind to it. I have grown up believing this with all my being and my wonderful husband has only fueled this belief. I decided just shy of four years ago that I would be a RN with a BSN and on my way to bigger and better things. Now that I am within grasp of that reality I realize all the opportunities it will unlock. Just thinking about all the possibilities makes my head spin.
I started this journey wanting to better myself for the betterment of my family. I had not really thought about much more beyond the idea of graduating and working in a profession I love. Now that I am faced with the reality of graduating I have been contemplating all of my options. I know that I have months before this is a true issue to be considered, but I have always been a planner. I like to have an idea of how things will work, where money will be going, and what we will need before the time comes.
So with this superfluous mind wandering of the future I have tried to plan as much as possible. But as we all know sometimes planning is not possible. Louisville, KY has been on our minds for almost a year now. My sister-in-law has been working there for a year, which sparked our interest. I have looked into housing, schools, and jobs at the numerous hospitals. It seems like an ideal location for us because it is closer to Matthew's family in Ohio while not adding too much distance to my family. The city has much to offer our family and what little we have explored has only fueled our affinity towards it. After much discussion we decided that it was the city we would like to start the next chapter of our lives in.
We discussed our decision with Family and after having a brief reality check from my brother (don't tell him, but he was right) we have developed a plan that will help us prepare for a move to another city. Taking small steps so that we can make logical decisions and not be rushed into a job or move because of necessity and desperation. I am blessed with a great family who wants the best for us and is able to remind me sometimes to slow down and think without discouraging plans.
So I have been able to finally start slowing down my redundant thinking and focus again on the excitement of Graduating! Which is less than 4 months aways!!! Time is flying! I never doubted myself (except the occasional nursing school breakdown) but I still find it hard to believe I am already here and it's happening! To add to that I interviewed for a CNA position yesterday at a local long term care facility. Not the job I want as an RN but will definitely start my Healthcare career and give me valuable experience. I may be crazy for trying to add work into the last semester but if it is meant to be it will happen.
Well here is to the six wonderful years we have been blessed with and to the countless more awaiting our arrival. The future is wide open and intimidating but I know together we can tackle ANYTHING! :)
Xoxo
Matthew surprised me by making some beautiful pictures with sayings and bringing home two miniature rose bushes stating that "they will grow with us". It has been one of the best gifts he has ever given me! We also reminisced about the last six years together.
The crazy times- moving, changing jobs, buying cars, moving in and out with family,the arguments, etc. The fun times- Garth Brooks concert, friends parties, whitewater rafting, camping, hiking, winery hopping, Monster Jams, Beach vacations, Rylence's soccer games, etc. The unforgettable moments- Rylence's birthdays, previous anniversaries, Pam and James's wedding, losing loved one's, my acceptance to nursing school, etc. The years have been kind to us thus far and we are grateful. But as we looked into our past we also ventured guesses at our future. The possibilities have been weighing on my mind for sometime now.
I have always been told that I can do anything I wanted as long as I set my mind to it. I have grown up believing this with all my being and my wonderful husband has only fueled this belief. I decided just shy of four years ago that I would be a RN with a BSN and on my way to bigger and better things. Now that I am within grasp of that reality I realize all the opportunities it will unlock. Just thinking about all the possibilities makes my head spin.
I started this journey wanting to better myself for the betterment of my family. I had not really thought about much more beyond the idea of graduating and working in a profession I love. Now that I am faced with the reality of graduating I have been contemplating all of my options. I know that I have months before this is a true issue to be considered, but I have always been a planner. I like to have an idea of how things will work, where money will be going, and what we will need before the time comes.
So with this superfluous mind wandering of the future I have tried to plan as much as possible. But as we all know sometimes planning is not possible. Louisville, KY has been on our minds for almost a year now. My sister-in-law has been working there for a year, which sparked our interest. I have looked into housing, schools, and jobs at the numerous hospitals. It seems like an ideal location for us because it is closer to Matthew's family in Ohio while not adding too much distance to my family. The city has much to offer our family and what little we have explored has only fueled our affinity towards it. After much discussion we decided that it was the city we would like to start the next chapter of our lives in.
We discussed our decision with Family and after having a brief reality check from my brother (don't tell him, but he was right) we have developed a plan that will help us prepare for a move to another city. Taking small steps so that we can make logical decisions and not be rushed into a job or move because of necessity and desperation. I am blessed with a great family who wants the best for us and is able to remind me sometimes to slow down and think without discouraging plans.
So I have been able to finally start slowing down my redundant thinking and focus again on the excitement of Graduating! Which is less than 4 months aways!!! Time is flying! I never doubted myself (except the occasional nursing school breakdown) but I still find it hard to believe I am already here and it's happening! To add to that I interviewed for a CNA position yesterday at a local long term care facility. Not the job I want as an RN but will definitely start my Healthcare career and give me valuable experience. I may be crazy for trying to add work into the last semester but if it is meant to be it will happen.
Well here is to the six wonderful years we have been blessed with and to the countless more awaiting our arrival. The future is wide open and intimidating but I know together we can tackle ANYTHING! :)
Xoxo
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