Being that it has been 3 months, I figured I should update  I was able to get a new car in March/April. I got a 2003 Toyota Corolla. I love it!!  I haven't named him yet though.  Any suggestions??  I was able to take a week off at the end of March/beginning of April and went to Lake City, PA to visit the Peytons.  It was a great trip!!  I got to meet my god-daughter, Karis.  It was so much fun!! 

Let's see, what else....work is ok.  I'm getting  kinda frustrated because they won't bring me on full time in the social work department.  They can't justify it because state regulations say that you only need 40 social work hours for every 100 beds and we only have 40 beds and technically 2 social workers (1 full time, 1 part time).  Its frustrating because there are so many things I would like to do there!  And they keep saying how much they want people there who have the desire to make changes and to work with this population.  But it seems like they are doing everything they can to not keep the people who want to be there and who are good at their job!  The other part that's really frustrating is that I don't like the 2nd part of my job.  I don't like working in the Rehab department.  I mean, it has allowed me to learn another side of working in the skilled nursing facility (it's not really PC to say nursing home any more) which is good.  It's more experience but I came in with this being told it would be a temporary position but it's becoming more long term than I would like.  It's also hard because I'm having issues with my boss.  She treats me differently on Wednesdays (when I'm a social worker) and Thursdays (when I'm a rehab aide).  Wednesdays I'm a fellow professional and member of the clinical team and Thursdays I'm not and she will flat out admit that to me (and she has).  It's so frustrating!!  But the good things right now is that I should be able to move out of that department soon.  Even though they can't go into social work full time, they are looking into moving me in the marketing department.  Which isn't the best because my preference would be social services but it's better than Rehab.  I should be hearing this week.  Pray that it works out and soon!!!  I did frankly tell my boss (SW boss) that if I couldn't move out of the Rehab department, I would be looking for another job.  So at least this is another option that will give me more experience and training.  It also helps that they will be paying for me to take an online certificate course from BU.  I'm really hoping that it will come through soon!!  God has definitely been providing in this situation!!  I'm so thankful for that!!

My Sunday School class is now over.  It's been an interesting year.  I have a 10th grader and an 8th grader (brother and sister) in my class.  They don't want to be there and are very quiet and reluctant to talk/answer questions.  So it's made for an interesting class.  But it's amazing that they have opened up a little bit by the end of the year.  I'm really praying that they come back next year.  I'm not sure if they will.  Please pray that they do! 

Oh!  I got a new computer!! I love it!  It's a Gateway desktop which I love!  I got it Thursday night and since I had the day off last Friday I was able to set everything up. 

I think that's about it.  Hope everyone is doing well!!  Drop me an email or note.  I would love to hear how you are doing!!

TTFN

Karis Marie Peyton came into this world at about 2:50am on Wednesday, March 19, 2008!  Melissa and Karis are doing fine!  I'll update more when I have more stats!  Praise God for the safe entry of this new life!!

This is going to be a LONG week!!  The Alzheimer's Assisted Living Unit is going to be visited for credentialing this week so we're all scrambling to get stuff done for that.  Everyone at work seems really stressed out so it's hard not to be stressed as well.  The whole environment has changed which can make it hard to be there sometimes.  But things are changing so that's good.

This past weekend I got a facebook message from a kid I went to elementary school with.  I was very surprised to hear from him.  I haven't heard from most of them since 1996 when I moved.  I've only been in contact with one girl on and off.  It made me laugh especially since I was able to post a few pictures and people are actually commenting one them  It's cool to hear/see how people have changed and to learn what they're doing now. 

Let's see anything else going on.  I don't think I mentioned it in my last post that my sister is pregnant!  The baby is a couple of weeks after Jonathan's 1st birthday (the beginning of October).  SO EXCITING!!  Jonathan is soooooooo stinkin' cute!!  We're helping them move this weekend.  That should be fun.  It'll be a busy time for all of us! 

Well, I need to go to bed.  I'm sooo tired. Night all!

I went to the Steven Curtis Chapman concert this past Saturday.  It was great!  Had so much fun!  Bought 4 new CD's:)  His new CD is very very good!  Here is his new song "You are being loved."

You Are Being Loved by Steven Curtis Chapman

Do you think love is only for the good enough? And one thing you're never gonna be worthy of.. But there's a song being sung over you. By the one who breathed life into you.. Chorus: You are being loved. You are being loved. Right now at this very moment, you are being loved. You are being loved. Right now you are being loved, loved loved. You are being loved, loved, you are. You ought to see the smile you're bringing to your father's face. You ought to hear him sing his version of "Amazing grace" Cuz that's the song being sung over you, by the God who breaths life into you... Chorus and with every breath that you're taking and every beat of your heart even while this song is playing whatever you do wherever you are. There's a song being sung over you... Chorus You are loved, loved loved, you are being loved, loved, you are You are being, you are being, you are being loved. You are being, you are being, you are being loved. Right now There's a song being sung over you There's a song being sung over you There's a song being sung over you There's a song being sung over you You are being loved, you are being loved (there's a song being sung over you) You are being loved, you are being loved (there's a song being sung over you) You are being loved, you are being loved (There's a song being sung over you) You are being loved, you are being loved (there's a song being sung over you) Right now There's a song being sung over you There's a song being sung over you There's a song being sung over you There's a song being sung over you Right now

Yeah, I'm really bad at updating this....oh well.  This last month has been up and down.  Work is going ok.  It is getting frustrating that I really can't do any of the actual social work stuff.  But I'm hoping to have everything ready to apply for my LSW next week.  Other than that, work is fine.

I may be buying a car.  I'm really praying for wisdom about it.  I'm borrowing one right now and I have to let the people know very soon if I'm going to buy it from them.

My nephew is due anytime now!  Well technically, my sister's due date is Sunday but she's hoping he'll come this weekend.  Keep praying!!

I have an appointment on Tuesday at the oral surgeon.  I really really really need to get my wisdom teeth out now that I have insurance.  They are hurting so much right now!  OI!  Oh well.

I'm hoping to go down to PBU for homecoming in October.  It all depends when the baby comes and when I can get my wisdom teeth out. 

Let's see, I think that's about it.  Oh!  Sunday School starts up this Sunday. Please pray for me as I prepare to teach this year.  I'm also looking for a young adults group to get involved with.  So far, I haven't really had any luck finding one. 

That's it for now!  TTFN!

For My Love Lyrics
 » Bethany Dillon

Walk towards me
I want to hear
The heavens singing over you
When you breathe
And look at me
I want to be captured by you

Gaze into my eyes
And let me know you’d fight
Thousands, for my love
Slip your hand in mine
Ask me to dance with you tonight
Just ask me for my love

I want to hide
What’s deep in my eyes
I’m scared to be known by you
But when I turn my head
And see you there
I want to be pursued

Gaze into my eyes
And let me know you’d fight
Thousands, for my love
Slip your hand in mine
Ask me to dance with you tonight
Just ask me for my love

A dream I won’t wake from
A story that will never end
The ground your feet walk on
Let me be there, let me be there

Gaze into my eyes
Let me know you’d fight
Thousands, for my love
Slip your hand in mine
Ask me to dance with you tonight
Just ask me for my love

Gaze into my eyes
Let me know you’d fight
Thousands, for my love
Slip your hand in mine
Ask me to dance with you tonight
Ask me for my love

Yeah, I'm really bad at updating this thing.  Oh well.  Here's a brief update for those who want to read it...Finding a job is frustrating.  I've been told by quite a few people that I have an impressive resume but as of yet, no one is willing to hire me for a job in my field.  I have been offered interviews and position in activities and for office work but nothing in social work.  I'm trying not to get discouraged but some days that's easier said than done.  I am currently still working as a part time receptionist and rehab aid in Concord.  It's a lot of office work which I don't really mind so that good.  Things are crazy with the opening of a new building so I've been able to help out a lot with that.  I'm waiting to hear from the director of social services to see if they will hire me for a part time job in the department.  I have been guarenteed full time hours (hopefully 24 hours in social work).  That will at least get my foot in the door and allow me to get my LSW and some supervision under a LCSW.  I was told that they are 95% sure I will get the position but nothing official has been said yet. 

Let's see what else is happening...we're getting ready for my nephew to be born!!!  My sister and he are doing great!  Everytime we see her. he's kicking or moving around.  It's fun!  I'm so excited for September to come around! 

Things at our church as ok at the moment.  I'm going to be teaching a Sunday School class for probably 2 students in the fall.  I think I'm going to be doing a study of Jesus semi based on The Case For Christ by Lee Strobel.  These kids come to church each Sunday because they have to and they thus far have no desire to learn or do anything.  I'm praying that God will use me to impact them.  It breaks my heart that they have been in church so long listening to the gospel and have no ears to hear.  If anyone has more suggestions as to what else I can do with them I would greatly appreciate it.  They are 7 grade and up as far as I know. 

Not much else is happening at the moment.  It get pretty lonesome here.  I love my family but I miss my friends terribly too!  There don't seem to be many young people in this area.  Most churches in the area don't even have a young adult group.  They seem to skip this age and go straight to singles or young marries.  I'm sorry. I don't want to be put in a group based on my relationship (or lack there of) status. Part of the issue is too that I do not want to switch churches.  I know there are larger churches with more young people in them but none are close and I feel it is important to support my dad's ministry and the church boby we have in our town. 

I guess that about it.  I've been watching old TV shows and different movies lately.  There is really nothing on TV but I'm enjoying The Dick Van Dyke Show, Bewitched, and Hogan's Heroes.  I love that show!  Peter Tork was in my town the other day!  For those of you who don't know he was in the 60's group The Monkees.  I grew up watching the Monkee's TV show reruns and listening to their music.  He and his new blues band Blue Swede Blues I think they're called did a concert in the part on Monday.  I was bummed though.  I only made it for the last three songs!  I had to work but oh well.  It's funny to see how old he looks!  hahahah

Well, that's pretty much it for now.  I hope you enjoyed this long overdue update.  TTFN