... but I feel kinda guilty.
MeMa is moving out tomorrow. She's going to live with her niece. We've also looked into Skylyn Place in Spartanburg. That is in her price range so if things don't go well living with her niece, we have a backup plan. I've wanted this for so long. I have the patience of Job with children, but when it comes to senior citizens I have no patience at all. I think it's because I remember how MeMa used to act and now I feel like all of this is an act even though most of it isn't. She'd start crying tonight and ask my daddy what was going to happen to her. She doesn't understand that the reason she is having to leave our house is because daddy is having his heart surgery and we won't be able to take care of her as much as she needs it. She thinks we are tired of her and just want her out. Daddy will be out of commission for at least 2 months and she will just cause so much more stress for him. I just hate to see her upset. How can someone that I loved and wanted to spend so much time with when I was younger become someone that I am annoyed by and don't like spending time with?
I just feel torn.
I should be happy.
I'm getting what I wanted.
By His Grace.
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
Friday, August 07, 2009
The Update of all Updates
Wow! It was May when I last posted. Sorry! I just love reading other people's blogs and not updating mine, but so much has happened since I last updated, I feel like I need to clue in whoever reads this thing. Hmmm... where to start...
I took 2 math classes over the summer at USC Upstate. I made an A in my Geometry for Elementary teachers class and a B in Algebra for Elementary teachers class. If only I had done that good the first time I was in college. I was planning on getting my certification to teach from Upstate, but my plans have changed... That thought will be continued later on in this post. :)
Friday, July 31 was my last day at CVS on Reidville Road. I have a new job that I start Monday, August 10! I'm going to be a PCD assistant at River Ridge Elementary School. I'm so excited! My classroom is made up of 3, 4, and 5 year olds. The majority of them have Autism, but some are just learning disabled. There are 2 assistants and 1 teacher in the classroom. I'm mainly the assistant in charge of doing ABA therapy with the children and working with them one-on-one. Right now there are only 5 children in the class, but we already have 3 more on the waiting list to enter the class as soon as the turn 3. Children who have been diagnosed with Autism or as learning disabled may enter the class as soon as they turn 3. There is a morning class and an afternoon class so starting out we will not have all five at the same time. The teacher I will be working with is Julie Henderson. We grew up together so it's exciting that God brought us back together.
On August 5, I celebrated my 25th birthday at the beach with my family. Twenty five just seems so weird. I don't feel like I'm 25 and I sure don't act like it. I always thought I'd be married by now, but obviously God has other plans. Check out the pictures from my birthday here.
I know you're all on the edge of your seats with anticipation concerning the continuation my education so for the most important update of all...
I am getting my MASTERS!
I couldn't be more happier/excited/thrilled/etc. I will be getting my Masters of Arts in Teaching online through Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia. If everything goes as scheduled, I should be done with my masters in December 2010. All of the classes are online EXCEPT for my 14 weeks of student teaching and 3 intensive classes that I have to take on campus in Virginia. The first intensive class is during Christmas break and the other 2 are during summer break. They are all 1 week long. I have to take 36 hours in all. I will be getting my degree in Elementary Education and will be certified to teach pre-k through 6th grade. Getting my masters online has ended up being cheaper than if I got my certification at USC Upstate or if I had gotten my masters at Converse. They accept my GPA which is very good since that is the main reason I couldn't go to Converse. I just love how God works. Things just seem to be falling into place!
Please pray for my brother. He's getting his wisdom teeth out in the morning and pray for my Daddy. He's going to have his aortic valve replaced in his heart. He goes to the doctor on Monday to meet with the surgeon to set up a date for the surgery. Also please pray for my family as we try to figure out what needs to be done with my Mema. She's currently living with us, but her memory is getting worse, her shoulder isn't getting better, and we don't feel that living with us is the best place for her. If she lived in an assisted living, she would be getting more therapy on her shoulder. Also if my daddy has this surgery, she will add more stress than he needs with his heart condition. I know it will break her heart for us to put her somewhere, but I believe that's what we're going to have to do. I'm thankful for you and your prayers!
I love you.
By His Grace.
I took 2 math classes over the summer at USC Upstate. I made an A in my Geometry for Elementary teachers class and a B in Algebra for Elementary teachers class. If only I had done that good the first time I was in college. I was planning on getting my certification to teach from Upstate, but my plans have changed... That thought will be continued later on in this post. :)
Friday, July 31 was my last day at CVS on Reidville Road. I have a new job that I start Monday, August 10! I'm going to be a PCD assistant at River Ridge Elementary School. I'm so excited! My classroom is made up of 3, 4, and 5 year olds. The majority of them have Autism, but some are just learning disabled. There are 2 assistants and 1 teacher in the classroom. I'm mainly the assistant in charge of doing ABA therapy with the children and working with them one-on-one. Right now there are only 5 children in the class, but we already have 3 more on the waiting list to enter the class as soon as the turn 3. Children who have been diagnosed with Autism or as learning disabled may enter the class as soon as they turn 3. There is a morning class and an afternoon class so starting out we will not have all five at the same time. The teacher I will be working with is Julie Henderson. We grew up together so it's exciting that God brought us back together.
On August 5, I celebrated my 25th birthday at the beach with my family. Twenty five just seems so weird. I don't feel like I'm 25 and I sure don't act like it. I always thought I'd be married by now, but obviously God has other plans. Check out the pictures from my birthday here.
I know you're all on the edge of your seats with anticipation concerning the continuation my education so for the most important update of all...
I am getting my MASTERS!
I couldn't be more happier/excited/thrilled/etc. I will be getting my Masters of Arts in Teaching online through Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia. If everything goes as scheduled, I should be done with my masters in December 2010. All of the classes are online EXCEPT for my 14 weeks of student teaching and 3 intensive classes that I have to take on campus in Virginia. The first intensive class is during Christmas break and the other 2 are during summer break. They are all 1 week long. I have to take 36 hours in all. I will be getting my degree in Elementary Education and will be certified to teach pre-k through 6th grade. Getting my masters online has ended up being cheaper than if I got my certification at USC Upstate or if I had gotten my masters at Converse. They accept my GPA which is very good since that is the main reason I couldn't go to Converse. I just love how God works. Things just seem to be falling into place!
Please pray for my brother. He's getting his wisdom teeth out in the morning and pray for my Daddy. He's going to have his aortic valve replaced in his heart. He goes to the doctor on Monday to meet with the surgeon to set up a date for the surgery. Also please pray for my family as we try to figure out what needs to be done with my Mema. She's currently living with us, but her memory is getting worse, her shoulder isn't getting better, and we don't feel that living with us is the best place for her. If she lived in an assisted living, she would be getting more therapy on her shoulder. Also if my daddy has this surgery, she will add more stress than he needs with his heart condition. I know it will break her heart for us to put her somewhere, but I believe that's what we're going to have to do. I'm thankful for you and your prayers!
I love you.
By His Grace.
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