Hi everyone,
What chilly weather we have been having! It’s nice, but reminds me a little too much of the winter that I fear is going to be a rather cold one. I sure hope I’m wrong!
We had RS craft day. I am used to a lot more stuff being offered back home, but by the time I would get home I was exhausted, so this was really nice to do a few things and then go home. I learned how to make knit a hat, make a button headband, bought some magnets to make later on, and got to chat with a couple of sisters.
This month has been quite long it seems. I started off with helping to cut and stack wood with my husband and daughter on Labor Day and found out that I’m allergic to trees. I have never heard anything like that before, but apparently I do have the problem whether I like it or not. I was pretty much flat in bed on Tuesday and sounded terrible for a few days after that. I told my husband I won’t be helping him anymore with anything like that without some kind of medication. I can’t afford to not feel good for a week over something so silly.
We are in the process of fixing a mini-van to drive around. Some friends of ours gave it to us. As you may or may not know, our truck was repossessed. There was a big mix-up with our creditor, but since it had happened anyway, we decided to just let them have it. The mini-van has some major repairs that need to be done, but soon they will be complete. It’s nice to not have a car payment, but I do miss the truck. Oh well.
It’s been a rather quiet month for me. Road Show practice each Wednesday and doing a few things related to it during the week. Also math, math, math and wishing I would do better in my math. My creative writing class is going much better, but I’m glad I’ll finish both this week or next. Then I’ll begin some new classes. After two more classes are completed (besides the ones I’m nearly done with) I’ll finally have enough credit hours to substitute teach. I’m looking forward to this quite a bit. I have been looking for a job with no luck and I’m hoping that once I can substitute I’ll be able to work at least a couple times a week and that will help out a lot financially. I’m also looking into skipping the rest of my AA degree and going straight to a university. I’m considering one in Jackson and another in Kalamazoo. They are about the same distance, so it’ll be more about which program is better and which is cheaper, mostly the cheaper thing for now. I’m a penny-pincher. I’m hoping to start at one of them in the Spring.
Andrew is looking for a better job too, but he’s been unsuccessful with that just as I’ve been. I know that soon the clouds will part and we’ll see the sun, but when it’s dark out it can get discouraging at times.
I have had a little girl over several times this month and that has been nice too. I’m sure getting tired of watching Barbie movies, but I enjoy having her around.
This past weekend was the General Relief Society meeting. It was wonderful. I have never seen President Monson get that emotional, ever. I was surprised at how strong his message was. He spoke of the need to be more charitable. Whether you are in RS or not, you should definitely read what he had to say when the Ensign comes. If you can get it via internet, it’s already on the Church’s website in both video and sound. This coming week is General Conference. The sessions begin at noon and four pm for the general sessions here. The Priesthood will be holding a tailgate party at the Branch building at 6:30pm and then will watch that session at 8pm inside via satellite. It’s kind of sad to have it so late at night, but at least we can sleep in I guess. Hahaha I can’t wait to hear what everyone has to say. It will be good to feel their spirit too. I don’t know if I’ll ever get to meet most of them, but I have been able to get to know the apostles better through reading about them. I’m so grateful for living prophets.
Oh, if you haven't heard, I changed both mine and Megan's cell. Email if you need the new number or if you want it. Andrew's is the same for now.
