Baby Surprise Jacket #2

I added the cuffed sleeve to this, so it makes it look even odder that before. The cuffs are at the top left and right of the photo. Now I need to sew it up, add the collar and then the buttons.

Updates

I can't really be two weeks since my last post.....can it??

My step dad Bob, returned home from the hospital after a three day stay. They found that his kidney's weren't working well. After many tests, they found that, although he is 76, one would never know it by his tests!! He has a 20% loss of one of the kidney's and was also put on Plavix. The next day, he was out riding the lawn mower and mowing our grass!! Mower had been down for over three weeks, and he felt bad, so came out and helped. Sheesh, Bob, take a break!!!!

They are still "watching" the area of the fire from a couple weeks ago. Amazing that after so much time, a fire could still restart. It is calming, knowing that they are keeping a watchful eye over us.

On the job front. I did hear about the job at the paper. Went to someone "in house". Still looking. I did go to an employment agency last week. Still waiting to hear about something there. Did some more online testing. Apparently something coming up the end of this week.

2nd....Stepdad Rushed to the Hospital

Not 12 hours later, I was getting a call from my mom telling me that Bob had had a stroke. I rushed to the hospital, and by the time I had gotten there, Bob was doing 1000 times better than when he arrived. Thank God. They said he actually had a TIA, apparently a pre-cursor to a stroke. He didn't permanently loose any functions. They did keep him overnight, and possibly for a couple days, to run some other tests. A blood test at the hospital indicated that there is something wrong with his kidney. I wasn't allowed to see him and later they told my mom to go ahead and go home, as they had to find a room for him. I took mom home, and went to my interview. Went back late afternoon to make sure mom was taking care of herself. So had dinner with the two of them. Am on my way back to the hospital. Updates to follow.

First.....A Fire in the Woods

The last couple days have been strenuous in other areas as well. I received a phone call from my mom (she lives right up the road from us) at 11 p.m. Monday evening. There was a fire not too far away. We live in a heavily forested area , so of course this was frightening. I watched the skies for about 1 1/2 hours and finally went to bed. Around 2 a.m. I awoke and thought I smelled smoke in the house. I wandered around in my half-awake state, saw nothing, and went back to bed. I think my subconscious was playing tricks on me. They were still watching smoldering stumps late into the afternoon on Tuesday. Phew....we avoided evacuation.

Still Waiting.....

Unfortunately, I am still waiting to hear from the paper. I had hoped to hear something yesterday. Needless to say, I am now feeling down. I thought the interview went so well. Since I have been out of the work force for some time now, I guess I read signals the wrong way. I had so hoped that I would be offered one of the positions.....Oh well, enough dwelling.

On a more positive note, I did go on another interview yesterday afternoon. The job is for a Payroll and A/P person. Although I am not sure this would be as good of a fit as the position at the paper, it is still a prospect. However, they are relocating to a nearby town, probably in January. It would be a 30 minute commute each way. Possibly car pooling would be an option? The other thing that I was uncertain about, that although it is a full-time position, budget problems might necessitate cutting back hours occasionally. Not sure how I feel about the stability of the company. We shall see. I can decide more if I am called back for a 2nd interview.

A Long 4 Days

I interviewed for a job at the local newspaper on Thursday. I emailed my resume and withing 45 minutes I had a call to set up an interview. The job I applied for is for a Front Desk/Receptionist. After talking for a bit, Bonnie noticed my background in bookkeeping and she thought I might be happier in the position as her Assistant. I am absolutely thrilled :) We had a great talk about the two positions....and now I wait to hear from her. She said by Tuesday.....so I hope I hear tomorrow. It is all I have been able to think about most of the weekend. It is a great opportunity. The benefits are great as well. The receptionist job is 40 hrs/wk and the assistant job is 30, but at a higher wage. I would be thrilled to be offered either one.

If you can, please send some positive thoughts my way!!! Will post more when I hear.

Thought of the Day

I found this very interesting:

Study your non-material assets

We are not often asked to have a list of assets and liabilities non-materially~~Sark

Assets (what you have)

compassion
dreams
dependable
funny

Liabilities (what you owe)

compassion
guidance
companionship
assistance

What are yours?

Thought of the Day

Believing in Goodness

"The light at the end of the tunnel is a freight train....but God is driving!"

"It is easy to believe in goodness when good things are happening. When there is pain, horror, neglect or evil, it is profoundly more difficult." ~~Sark

Things have been difficult around me lately, but I also know that if I remember to look, good things are right around the corner. I start my day, knowing that I can bring happiness to some one, with a gentle touch, a kind word, a sincere smile. This in turn brings me happiness. Look for the Goodness. It is all around :)

I got lost in my life........

It seems once again, that life has gotten the better of me. For the last 4 months, since I went back to work, time has just flown by. Adjusting to working outside the home, strange schedules, being on my feet all day and being gone from the house and family so much, has taken its toll. I have been exhausted, chores have gone undone and I haven't been around for the family. So after 3 months of working at WalMart, I quit. I am now working in the kitchen of Park View Villas, which is a retirement community, where some of the residents are on assisted living. I took the job because I was promised full-time hours, working a shift that would allow me to be home for family dinners and weekends. Unfortunately, so far, that is not what has happened. The company is in a small turmoil right now, and I have been promised that a "shake up" is coming next week. They are impressed with my work, and promise me that I am one of the ones they want to make happy. I will get the hours I want. I also have hopes of taking the Activities Director job when it becomes available in a couple months. I do enjoy being around the elderly.....listening to their stories.....giving them some personal time. Yes, the work is hard, but very rewarding :)

Baby Surprise Jacket #2

This is another Baby Surprise Jacket. The yarn is also from Universal Handknitting Yarns, and is white with speckles of blue, pink and yellow, called Showers. I am using a solid pink yarn by the same company, for the stripes.

Baby Surprise Jacket #1

I finished knitting this some time ago.....where does the time go?? Well, actually I still need to add the cuffs and a collar and it still needs to be sewn up, but that happens after I do the cuffs. It is hard to tell from the picture, but the buttons have the same colors throughout. I couldn't have found better buttons, thanks to my daughter :) This sweater is for my BF's new granddaughter. I plan to make a larger one for her "Big Sister" The yarn is by Universal Handknitting Yarns called Playtime. It is variegated with blue, pink, purple, mint green and white.