Well, not really. But I'm home alone because Kevin is gone on Tuesdays...his schedule goes like this: Work from 6am-ish to 2pm-ish..then a 2-3 hour drive to school..then from 6pm-10pm he has class, and sometimes he stays later to hang out with Vince and Ceejay...so I don't see him until midnight or 1 am. And when he arrives, I'm happy and jumping and really energetic and wanna catch up! And what does he do? Pass out!!!!
Sigh. lol.
We're also wondering if he's going to go to pursue a Masters Degree in the future. I told him that if he does that, which will be in about 3 years, it will just be the same thing...him being sleepy all the time! We like to say that it's really dependent on if we have kids or not by then, but I told him I'd just lay the baby on his lap as he types out his homework. I'll be at home all day and the baby can just stare at him like he's an animal...a furry, fluffy tall animal :P Did you know that it's advisable for new fathers to have the baby bond with them by laying the babies on their bare chest? I can't wait to have Kevin do that so I can take pictures and post it on facebook! You know the comments will be non-stop..and none of it will be about the baby HAHAHHAHAHA!!!! But that's probably gonna be years from now..so I digress. This is what I daydream about when I'm alone.
Anyways, a lot has happened since I was able to last blog...
By the grace of God, I passed my NCLEX!!! Woohoo!!!! I'm so happy! I am just so relieved I never have to take that test ever again lol these last few months I've been entertaining the idea of doing an Accelerated Bachelors of Nursing program, which would be about 2-3 years worth of time. But after doing the NCLEX, and seeing where I am in life, I don't believe the Lord is calling me to do that (at least, not right now). I'm really, really blessed and may have a full-time temporary position as an office assistant alongside Jamie. But I'm still not completely sure.
Also, today I contacted a pregnancy clinic.
...Weird transition! lol. But a few months ago, and a few blogs ago, I mentioned how I'm really interested in pro-life causes. I've been wanting to volunteer at a pro-life clinic for quite some time and it's really discouraging how little resources there are on the internet. Just type in "abortion clinic" and it's a plethora of resources! But just trying to find one for pro-life is hard. Even harder to find one that is protestant-based. There are far more Catholic ones. My super wonderful husband actually contacted Greg Koukl's ministries through email (Koukl is a famous author, Christian radio show host, and the founder of STR-"Stand to Reason"-which defends a Christian worldview) because Koukl is very passionate about pro-life issues, and his wife is heavily involved in it too. I would go onto Randy Alcorn's website epm.org but it was hard trying to contact them for help. So a rep from Koukl messaged Kevin back with some resources, and of course he gave it to me, and I called a pregnancy crisis center today. They seemed confused by me lol. Here's how the conversation went:
"Hi, my name is Leigh Ann. I really want to volunteer and help out. I just recently graduated from LVN school and would like to help young women."
"Sorry, but this isn't much of a medical-centered organization. We help women with counseling and free pregnancy tests and there is a doctor who comes in and out."
"Oh, that's completely fine. I just want to help out in any way that I can. I don't need to be paid."
And then I got transferred to the Director of the pregnancy clinic, and told her how I wanted to help, whether it be counseling or teaching young women the negative effects of abortion or doing vital signs, and she sent me an application in the mail as I talked with her.
I guess I was really convicted to actually do something about it last night. I try my best to start my day reading my Bible, and then end the day doing supplemental reading. I was studying for a test for my IV blood withdrawal class (which was crazy today! I poked 5 needles and was poked 3 times..man I'm tired from all this blood drawing lol) But in order to distract myself, and find solace in God, I picked up a book called "The Treasure Principle" by Randy Alcorn. I'm a big fan of Randy Alcorn, and it's a pretty quick read. I read it in one sitting around 1 am last night as Kevin worked on his homework lol. But it's VERY convicting. It basically talks about how it is extremely evident that based on answers and responses by John the Baptist and Jesus, and how God dealt with the Israelites, faith and finances are INSEPARABLE. We need to find this special joy in giving instead of giving into materialistic America. There were a whole bunch of Bible verses, and it talks about tithing (Malachi-OT-tithing was necessary for OT believers, so it should be a "stepping stone" for us) it talks about how God loves a joyful giver (2 Corinthians) and how Jesus emphasizes where your treasure is, there your heart will be also (Luke 12:34, Matthew 6:21) He tried to convey this by explaining how people who invest in stocks, keep in touch with stock markets and Wall Street. And those who invest in heavenly things, such as missions, always try to find out what God is doing around the world! We are managers of God's money, after all. Of course, we are not called to neglect providing for basic needs such as food, clothing, shelter, but what are we doing with the rest of it? It was hard for me to grasp this because I never really had my own money. And working part-time these past few years, doesn't seem enough to last a week's worth for gas and food. I always depended on my parents and in the time being, I am depending on Kevin. So what is something I'm in control of? My time. So between spending time at home and cooking for Kev and cleaning, and doing ministry, and school (which ended TODAY!), why not do work and volunteering at something my heart has fire for? I mean, I wanted to become a nurse to help babies and children after all. We'll see if this works out! But I'm excited. Even if they don't accept me, I'll just be happy to know that pro-life clinics/pregnancy crisis centers do exist and are havens for young women who seem hopeless and scared. Also, not gonna lie, I wanna make new friends with these women! Gotta spread that gospel to the world, man! Maybe I can babysit some kiddies. lol.
But anyways. I'm tired and there are a lot of dishes to be washed and laundries to be washed and well...it just seems that after hours of cleaning, it only takes minutes to make it just as messy, if not messier than before. PEACE OUT HOMESLICES :)
Sigh. lol.
We're also wondering if he's going to go to pursue a Masters Degree in the future. I told him that if he does that, which will be in about 3 years, it will just be the same thing...him being sleepy all the time! We like to say that it's really dependent on if we have kids or not by then, but I told him I'd just lay the baby on his lap as he types out his homework. I'll be at home all day and the baby can just stare at him like he's an animal...a furry, fluffy tall animal :P Did you know that it's advisable for new fathers to have the baby bond with them by laying the babies on their bare chest? I can't wait to have Kevin do that so I can take pictures and post it on facebook! You know the comments will be non-stop..and none of it will be about the baby HAHAHHAHAHA!!!! But that's probably gonna be years from now..so I digress. This is what I daydream about when I'm alone.
Anyways, a lot has happened since I was able to last blog...
By the grace of God, I passed my NCLEX!!! Woohoo!!!! I'm so happy! I am just so relieved I never have to take that test ever again lol these last few months I've been entertaining the idea of doing an Accelerated Bachelors of Nursing program, which would be about 2-3 years worth of time. But after doing the NCLEX, and seeing where I am in life, I don't believe the Lord is calling me to do that (at least, not right now). I'm really, really blessed and may have a full-time temporary position as an office assistant alongside Jamie. But I'm still not completely sure.
Also, today I contacted a pregnancy clinic.
...Weird transition! lol. But a few months ago, and a few blogs ago, I mentioned how I'm really interested in pro-life causes. I've been wanting to volunteer at a pro-life clinic for quite some time and it's really discouraging how little resources there are on the internet. Just type in "abortion clinic" and it's a plethora of resources! But just trying to find one for pro-life is hard. Even harder to find one that is protestant-based. There are far more Catholic ones. My super wonderful husband actually contacted Greg Koukl's ministries through email (Koukl is a famous author, Christian radio show host, and the founder of STR-"Stand to Reason"-which defends a Christian worldview) because Koukl is very passionate about pro-life issues, and his wife is heavily involved in it too. I would go onto Randy Alcorn's website epm.org but it was hard trying to contact them for help. So a rep from Koukl messaged Kevin back with some resources, and of course he gave it to me, and I called a pregnancy crisis center today. They seemed confused by me lol. Here's how the conversation went:
"Hi, my name is Leigh Ann. I really want to volunteer and help out. I just recently graduated from LVN school and would like to help young women."
"Sorry, but this isn't much of a medical-centered organization. We help women with counseling and free pregnancy tests and there is a doctor who comes in and out."
"Oh, that's completely fine. I just want to help out in any way that I can. I don't need to be paid."
And then I got transferred to the Director of the pregnancy clinic, and told her how I wanted to help, whether it be counseling or teaching young women the negative effects of abortion or doing vital signs, and she sent me an application in the mail as I talked with her.
I guess I was really convicted to actually do something about it last night. I try my best to start my day reading my Bible, and then end the day doing supplemental reading. I was studying for a test for my IV blood withdrawal class (which was crazy today! I poked 5 needles and was poked 3 times..man I'm tired from all this blood drawing lol) But in order to distract myself, and find solace in God, I picked up a book called "The Treasure Principle" by Randy Alcorn. I'm a big fan of Randy Alcorn, and it's a pretty quick read. I read it in one sitting around 1 am last night as Kevin worked on his homework lol. But it's VERY convicting. It basically talks about how it is extremely evident that based on answers and responses by John the Baptist and Jesus, and how God dealt with the Israelites, faith and finances are INSEPARABLE. We need to find this special joy in giving instead of giving into materialistic America. There were a whole bunch of Bible verses, and it talks about tithing (Malachi-OT-tithing was necessary for OT believers, so it should be a "stepping stone" for us) it talks about how God loves a joyful giver (2 Corinthians) and how Jesus emphasizes where your treasure is, there your heart will be also (Luke 12:34, Matthew 6:21) He tried to convey this by explaining how people who invest in stocks, keep in touch with stock markets and Wall Street. And those who invest in heavenly things, such as missions, always try to find out what God is doing around the world! We are managers of God's money, after all. Of course, we are not called to neglect providing for basic needs such as food, clothing, shelter, but what are we doing with the rest of it? It was hard for me to grasp this because I never really had my own money. And working part-time these past few years, doesn't seem enough to last a week's worth for gas and food. I always depended on my parents and in the time being, I am depending on Kevin. So what is something I'm in control of? My time. So between spending time at home and cooking for Kev and cleaning, and doing ministry, and school (which ended TODAY!), why not do work and volunteering at something my heart has fire for? I mean, I wanted to become a nurse to help babies and children after all. We'll see if this works out! But I'm excited. Even if they don't accept me, I'll just be happy to know that pro-life clinics/pregnancy crisis centers do exist and are havens for young women who seem hopeless and scared. Also, not gonna lie, I wanna make new friends with these women! Gotta spread that gospel to the world, man! Maybe I can babysit some kiddies. lol.
But anyways. I'm tired and there are a lot of dishes to be washed and laundries to be washed and well...it just seems that after hours of cleaning, it only takes minutes to make it just as messy, if not messier than before. PEACE OUT HOMESLICES :)
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