You can do it!! I went to nursing school at 38 and graduated at 41 with a 3.6!! Yes I was a magna cum laude!!! It's was the hardest yet most rewarding years of my adult life. I would have gone the nursing route when I left FC but I thought I was not smart enough, not good enough in math etc. but I found out that I was smart enought. Don't let self doubt stop you, it has stopped me too many times in my life.!! You go girlfriend!!

It's good to see you can still run a computer.

A masters would be cool. Go for it! You can do it!

you CAN do it, you know you can, you would be a GREAT counselor! I will keep you in my prayers.

I just saw your comment about sitting with Benjamin. I was going to leave Andrew or Timothy with him but he was so pleased when he heard that I was staying with him I couldn't leave him. He wanted his momma. How could I resist?

I do not get to get on the computer every day like some people I know. So it may be a while between entries. However I am still here and would love to hear from old pals from F.C. or anyone else who knows me, would like to get to know me or who has something in common with me. Such as homeschooling, sewing, quilting, weight watchers, F.C., or walking. Parenting tips I could give a few since my kiddos are almost grown. I could tell you what not to do. I would also like to talk to anyone who has adopted children. We adopted 7 children from the state of Texas. All were special needs. All had psychological problems and social problems we were not told about and thus were not prepared for. All of the kiddos were very immature for their ages and we are still waiting for some of our 17 year olds to grow up. It has been fun at times but at times it has been very frustrating. People said we were crazy for doing what we did. And now I would say they were probably correct. Not only have the kids ruined our bank account, they have ruined our house and very nearly ruined a 20 year marriage. But we are hanging on if only by a thread. Wendell, my husband, works for Pilgrims Pride and if you have watched the news lately you know that the company is in trouble. My husband had given that company nearly 30 years and he might lose his job soon. Please pray for us.

Hi Jill! It was so good to reconnect with you at singing school and now to hear from you again! I will pray for you and your family.

Hi Jill! I'm thinking about you.

Here's an inspiring story I thought you might like to see.

I find it funny that you used the comment for you actual post. ;)

SO TRUE! And you're not kidding - she LOOKS like her Daddy & she ACTS like her Daddy! She's a little spitfire. I blame it on the red hair...I'm sure you understand that. ;)

Hi Jill. The kids are doing good...busy with school and 4-H and co-op.

This wouldn't be Jill Davis Goad could it? If so we went to FC together..... I'm Patsy Shaw Brown!! Come on over and visit my blog. And you need to join the FC Alumni Cafe group.

Godly husbands are very special. I'm very blessed to have one that puts God first in his life.

Yes they are :) I don't know what I would do without mine.

Tried to email you, but it didn't work...

oh yes - very special indeed! Men of strong faith are absolutely a true blessing!

Good for you! I just started going to the YMCA...it makes a world of difference for me!!! I say it's the only thing helping me to hang onto my sanity these days!!! It is WONDERFUL! I forgot how good it feels to exercise! You go girl!

As much as I didn't want to walk today, I'm glad we did. When I got home, supper was ready. Danny had cooked steaks, potatoes, onions out on the grill and had rolls in the oven. Yumm! Yumm!

We need to get back into running out here. Doug and I started running about a mile every day....Actually, what happened is I started being miserable after about the first 5 steps :) and we backed off to where we run the first 1/2 mile, and alternately run and walk back, at my pace :) He's such a good husband to be willing to run with me and even wait on me :) Of course...he teases me, telling me he could walk at the pace I run, lol