SPRING BREAK!

at 03/06/10 12:30AM

Wow! I can't believe spring break is already here! The semester is flying by and before long I'll be walking across the stage graduating! Its hard to believe that its really going to happen. A few years ago I thought it would never come, but the past few years have really flown by right before my eyes. Last semester proved to be the hardest. This semester has been much more laid back. There have been a few stressful moments but over all more chill. The best part is that I'm aiding in our Speech/hearing clinic. I am able to not only help out with therapy, but part of the class is to plan our own therapy activities. And later in April I'll have the opportunity to plan an entire therapy session and run it on my own. WOW! I'm NOT nervous at all! My client is a five year old little girl and planning activities for her is a lot of fun. She loves to be girlie so that makes it even easier!

The hardest part about the semester is waiting to hear from grad schools. Some of my classmates have already heard back from a few places, and that makes me nervous. I just have to keep telling myself that ever school is different and it really is a little soon to start worrying since some of the deadlines were March 1st. So, please pray that I get in anywhere and that I'll keep my sanity while waiting anxiously for an acceptance letter!

You'll be ok. Who could possibly turn you down? Of course I'm prejudice. That's what dads do best.

by gslover at 03/06/10 7:41PM
Stop worrying. You're going to get the same out come if you don't worry. No need for an increased heart rate and higher blood pressure. :) You'll be fine. And YAY FOR GRADUATION!!!

by coffee_girl at 03/08/10 1:02PM
You'll be fine! Where did you apply for grad school?...around here I hope!! When is your graduation? I'm very excited for you and you've worked really hard for this

by youngcavers at 03/08/10 1:27PM

So its been a while...

at 02/08/10 10:57AM

I realized today that its been a while since I posted anything. I don't really have much to say at the moment but just wanted to see something different on my wall. So have a wonderful week everyone! More to come later.....

Hope you got all your work done last night! I'm so glad you came.

by ewalker at 02/08/10 4:36PM
This must be the shortest post you've ever...posted... :o)

by littlebitty624 at 02/15/10 4:09PM
Lol, AK! You're right!

by gingerspice at 02/24/10 12:27AM
Thanks Ginger :) I want to come back so badly, dont worry lol. You always seem to have good selling points!

by gerber_baby at 02/28/10 2:39PM

Another year gone by....

at 12/30/09 1:14AM

Its hard to believe 2009 is wrapping up. There have been so many changes, many many good moments, and some not so good ones. A year ago today my sweet Grandmother went to be with our Lord and though I know she is resting peacefully, I still miss her every day. I miss her sweet smile and words of wisdom. I miss hearing her stories and sharing my day with her. Its hard to believe that in 5 months I will finally graduate from college and she won't be there to see it happen. She always supported me in everything. In a way its been a year of transformation. She was the last of my four grandparents to pass away. It has to be one of the strangest feelings in the world...to know that I'm no longer the third living generation, but the second. I've moved up in the ladder so to speak and so have my parents. Its a scary feeling, like I'm truly a grown up even though I've been grown up for a while now. Its strange knowing that in a few months my life is going to drastically change. In August I won't be working for the vet any more, I won't be the "vet lady", I'll be the graduate student, future speech-language pathologist. I have big shoes to fill. Its scary and exciting all at the same time. I look forward to helping a lot of people and I can't wait.

I had a lot of fun in 2009.....spending time hanging out with friends this summer in Austin, Harry Potter at midnight, attempting to go see Swan Lake, fourth of July in the park, Kirby lane, Valentinos, celebrating my 30th birthday with some of my favorite people, Cabo. It was great. I've made a lot of new friends at school too. People I'll be running into probably for the rest of my life, people who share my passion for helping people communicate. They are a huge part of my support group. We're there for each other the way no one else could be unless they knew the stress we were under. We've all watched each other break down at some point or another and its great because we'll all walk that stage together.

I've learned a lot in 2009....like how to determine what type of hearing loss someone has, more about dementia, strokes, aphasia, dysarthria, dysphagia, apraxia, child language development....all things I've learned in school. I've learned spiritual lessons too. Like how to lean on the Lord when there's no one else to...realization that He is the only stability in life. How I can actually sit and talk to Him whenever I need to about whatever I need to....understanding how special that is in a deeper way. I've learned about the brevity of life....loosing a friend who didn't have Christ only a few days ago....realizing that how you live your life matters ever day because you could be 26 year old and loose your life in an ATV accident....and he knew about Christ because I had countless conversations with him about it. But he chose to live his life in rebellion. He chose to do whatever he wanted, and now its over. I remember telling him I couldn't hang out with him any more because he was choosing to live a life that I wanted nothing to do with and it hurt. Later he apologized about it, and I never saw him again. But the apology didn't change the state of his soul. And I hate it.

But I have much to be thankful for too. I serve a God who is fair and just. If there were no rules then He wouldn't be good. And He is good. So good. I serve a God who loves me no matter what I've done, who will take me back when I mess up as long as I'm willing to come back to Him. I have a wonderful family, spiritually and physically, a roof over my head, a lot to look forward to, and a Savior who willingly gave His life so I can be so abundantly blessed.

"But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord, Jesus Christ!"
~I Cor. 15:57b

I am proud of you for getting done with college (and a little jealous :) Hugs!!

by ewalker at 12/30/09 1:40AM
You have certainly grown up to be a wonderful God-fearing Christian woman. I know your parents could not be prouder!! I am very proud of you, and I have enjoyed watching you grow!!! Congratulations on the college degree, I know you will be a great pathologist!!!

by smallville24 at 12/30/09 11:50AM
As always! A proud father!

by gslover at 01/01/10 12:52AM
Great post, Ginger. 2009 was quite a year!

by littlebitty624 at 01/06/10 10:31AM
It's very strange how events in your life can make you so unutterably sad and lonely but still lift you up. I don't understand how that works, but it seems to be working for you. Good post.

by wildpeachem at 01/09/10 5:27PM
Thanks for helping me today. I'm lucky to have you as a friend!

by ewalker at 01/11/10 1:21PM

Grades are in and its official........

at 12/19/09 7:09PM *

I MADE A 4.0!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I made a four point o o...... If you know how my semester was you understand what an accomplishment this was. I wasn't positive going into any of my finals (except neurogenic disorders) that I was going to make an A (one reason finals were so stressful for me). But I did it and its an amazing feeling. Now I just have to finish my grad school applications and see where I get accepted. I can't wait!

*P.S. Just an aside...I still have one more semester left before I graduate. But this was the last semester that really counts toward grad. school acceptance.*

Yea! and CONGRATULATIONS! You worked so hard and it paid off. I sure would hate to see you move. Go Texas State.

by tjmeadows at 12/19/09 8:51PM
That is AWESOME!!! I'm so proud of you, and I know your whole family is proud of you, too!!!

by smallville24 at 12/19/09 9:26PM
Woohoo! Congrats.

by swood at 12/19/09 10:35PM
Congratulations!!!!

by debbie at 12/19/09 11:03PM
Conggratulations! (I can't say I am surprised, though ;) )

by blacknblueservant at 12/20/09 8:48AM
Great job, Ginger!

by ewalker at 12/20/09 9:30PM
YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!

by gslover at 12/20/09 11:12PM
YAY FOR YOU!!!!!!! I'm proud of ya!!! :D

by gerber_baby at 12/20/09 11:31PM
Great job!

by jhunt21 at 12/22/09 4:15PM
You are so true! Thanks! If things don't work our well in the month of January, I will be considering coming down to Texas to look around! ;)

by gerber_baby at 12/22/09 7:54PM
NERD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by mb1020 at 12/23/09 5:55PM
well, I should hope so! :)

by mb1020 at 12/24/09 12:27AM
congrats! Great job!

by sherry_everett at 12/25/09 12:12PM

Let the holidays commence!!

at 12/18/09 2:26PM

I'm DONE DONE DONE!!!! WHOOO HOOOOO!!!!! (I'm a little excited can't you tell?)

Things I'm looking forward to this holiday....
-The annual watching of "White Christmas" with my family, which will be immediately followed by the annual White Christmas Trivia Challenge!
-spending time with family
-not having to do school work every night
-organizing my apartment
-finishing grad school applications
-lots of relaxing

What are you looking forward to this holiday season?

YAY! Enjoy!!!

Over the next two weeks we get to celebrate our 7th anniversary, christmas with all of my family, and my 28th birthday! YAY :)

by ewalker at 12/18/09 4:16PM
Finding out what our baby's gender and whatever big thing Jake has planned for my B-day!!!! lol and Jake not having to leave for an extended period of time.

by rachael at 12/19/09 5:18PM

SPRING BREAK!

So its been a while...

Another year gone by....

Grades are in and its official........

Let the holidays commence!!

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