He's here! And I am so in love. I've never met a more precious, beautiful, cuddly, sweet baby!
Can you tell I'm a proud Aunt? ;-)
I'm also a very proud sister. Jamie did amazing! It was a very long and hard day, but she handled everything so wonderfully. J, I love you and T so much!
~Auntie BKL
I can officially check off the five classes I took this semester. Grades are in and I survived. So glad to have that LONG semester behind me. Two semesters left! Summer semester always flies by, so I know I'll be done before I know it. I plan to use that thought to get me through these two semesters. I'm starting to pray that the Lord is preparing a job for me. I know that He already knows where I'll end up practicing, but it gives me comfort to put it in His hands and let Him be in control. I signed up for a preparation course for boards in September. I won't be able to sit until Feb or March, but I want to start preparing much earlier than that.
Summer classes resume Tuesday and my first Hospice clinical is Thursday. I'm anxious and eager for this new learning experience.
This weekend we helped my family clean out my grandfather's barn and my great-grandmother's house. It was bittersweet. We found some neat items, and occasionally my grandmother filled us in on the history behind them. My great-grandmother's home is filled with vintage furniture. I'd take it all if I could, but there's just no where to put it all. We are having an estate sale this coming Saturday at 8 AM if any of you are interested or know anyone that is. Tools from my grandfather's barn are also being sold. More specific information is printed in the Hartwell Sun. Most of the furniture needs a little TLC, but has so much potential. We'd love to see these pieces go to homes where they will be treasured. My grandmother's home is also for sale. It's a brick home in the North Hart school district, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms with an updated kitchen, nice barn, and three car carport. This whole moving experience has been emotional, so many memories. We hope that my grandmother will be happy in her new home in town.
I am closer to being an aunt! We hope to learn a little more this week about when to expect his arrival. No matter when he comes, it's going to be a joyous day!
~BKL
This is a spin off post of "Five on Friday." I actually have some time on my hands to post. A week without classes feels like a gift! I'll admit, I'm a little lost as what to do with my free time though because it's so strange and rare!
I love when people share their favorite products so I thought I'd share my top three right now.
1. EOS Lip Balm - Sweet Mint
I LOVE EOS lip balm! I have several flavors but sweet mint is by far my favorite. It tingles a little and smells great!
2. Alegria Shoes
Alegria shoes are AMAZING! I now have two pair, and I LOVE them! I'm on my feet a lot at clinical and these are the most comfortable and supportive shoes I've found. And they're so cute! Tons of prints and styles! Paloma is my favorite style. I have this pair (Black Etched) and they are so versatile. I love my tortoise pair too. They can be wiped down easily and are blood resistant which is a perk for nurses. These shoes are seriously the best!
3. Essie Nail Polish
Love Essie polish, especially this color. It's called "Ballet Slippers" and it looks clean and professional when it's applied!
Hope everyone is having a great week!
~BKLI took my last final of the semester today. Genetics=Horrible. Hopefully my grade survived so that I can check this semester and all of its classes off my list. I hate waiting on grades.
This has been my worst semester by far. A lot of stress. I have enjoyed my clinicals this semester though. I spend a couple days a week at three different nursing homes and another day at the VA. Sadly next week will be my last week at the nursing homes. I'm doing some research at the VA so I'll be staying on there for a little bit longer. My summer clinical placement is at an inpatient hospice facility. I know that it will be challenging, but I requested the placement to see if hospice is a setting I would like to work in. Personally, my family has been blessed by hospice in the past, and I'm interested to see how I like it from the provider standpoint. I believe that everyone deserves to die with dignity and pain free and I know that this clinical placement will definitely be a learning experience.
I'm beyond thrilled that I will be an AUNT very SOON! Time has flown by! So exciting!
Happy first Mother's Day, J! He may not be here yet, but he already takes comfort in hearing your voice and he knows you're his mom. You're going to be a fantastic mother!
