Time to Download

Ok, so I just got home last night from being gone for five days in Salt Lake. Let me tell you that brought on a lot of emotions that I am trying to sort through. I went up there because of this program that I am in right now ICAN (Interpreter Certification Advancement Network) which is a wonderful program but man, I am worn out! For this program I am required to go up to SLC once a month for either a Friday night three hour meeting or three times during the year I went up for a four day "immersion" meeting (meaning no talking- all signing and workshops and staying in a house together for the four days). I am also required to meet with an interpreter mentor every other week and a Deaf mentor every other week. I have seen a huge difference in my signing and my reception since the beginning, though which has been a great blessing. But man, five days away from my kids just about kills me.

So this last immersion weekend was good- we had a few really good workshops which I was excited about. But after it was over I got to stay an extra day so I could take a test (the fourth of this year). This one was my NIC (National Interpreter Certification). It actually turned out really nice because Kelsi and Emil live up there now and I was able to hang with them all day Sunday and stay the night. That turned out great- love their fun new apartment.

I really don't have a point in all this rambling I guess I just feel the need to share some of what is going on in my life at the moment. I do want to let everyone know how amazing my husband has been through all of this though. Seriously, could not have done any of this without him. He is so supportive and never complains. He truly is amazing- what husband would take their kids for five days three times a year (not to mention a weekend every month) and not complain? That would be my husband! I truly feel so blessed and am grateful for all of my friends and my family who have helped out with my kids as well this year. Thanks guys!

I also am a bit emotional because we are going to be moving soon. We are in the process of selling our house and I have mixed emotions at the moment with that. We have prayed about it and know it is right, it's still kind of tough to digest. We have lived here for four and a half years and I'm really going to miss it. I have made some amazing friends and I really love this ward as well. I will be so sad to leave my calling too. I have been in Young Women's now for four years and I sure love those girls and the leaders in there. It's really the only real calling I have ever had for more than like three months. I know it's time to take the next step in our lives but I'm having a hard time still. (Oh, gotta mention Jeff is a licensed Nurse Practitioner now - as of yesterday!)
Right now our plan is to move across town for about 6 months and continue looking for jobs. Jeff will continue working as a Nurse and look for a Nurse Practitioner position. After that we will see where life takes us. I know everything will work out exactly how it is supposed to because it has so many times in my life. I know we are following the Lord's plan for us and that is the most important thing. But I sure will miss my sweet friends here.

Ok, I think I'm done with my sob story just needed to let it all out. haha. I know I'm pathetic, but there is what is going on in my life right now maybe it's more than I really should blog about but oh well it's how I'm feeling tonight. It might just be gone in a few days if I change my mind, thankfully my blog is private so I'm not sharing my life with complete strangers- just all you special people. Ok, the end :)