Life Update

So, hmmm.... life. Life is busy. But, good busy that is.

Rodney is now working out of town during the week. While him having a full-time job is a blessing, I also miss him dearly during the week (and so do the fids!)! I am still working part-time during the day for the ESL program at DTCC. While having that job is good, it's not what I truly am excited about.

Many of you know my business-mindedness. I am not ashamed of it, that's for sure. The reason is that I know that I am a super-successful business woman! Currently, I am, for all intensive purposes involved in about 4 business. Sure, I clump three in one! I am very active and excited about my internet business. The payoff so far is huge in all aspects and it is only going to get better!!! Then, True Love Aviary is a hit as well! Under the TLA banner, I am Co-owner, toy-maker, and webmaster. So, all of that basically means that I help sell lovebird babies, do paperwork and taxes, make toys to sell online, and now am going to be running an online bird supply store (launching, hopefully, on Oct 1st or at least before the NC State Fair).

This is my life now and I love what I do outside of my day job. Those of you who aren't really business-minded won't really understand why this all excites me.

Some people are still wondering how I could've turned down Med School. That was probably one of the best decisions I have ever made!

Pondering a few things....
I am still grieving for my dear, sweet Angel. It's been almost 2 months since she went to the Rainbow Bridge to wait for me, and home life is not quite the same without her. This week is also the one year anniversary of the death of my Grandmother. I miss her dearly as well. The holidays will never be the same.

Yesterday, I drove to be with Julieanna as her Mommy passed away in the ICU at Baptist hospital. Her death really touched me. I love Julieanna as a sister and to see how this deep loss has affected and to know how it will affect her cuts at my heart. It was not but about 5 years ago that my own Mother could've been taken from me. Thank God she wasn't! Even still, the tears I cry are empathetic. Vicki was a true woman of God and I was honored to know her. This will be my memory of her:

(I made them do this shot. I certainly don't regret it either!)

Beyond the loss, happiness still reigns. The little lovie babies we got in the house always touch my heart when they pop out of their cage at the mere creaking open of their cage door! I also know that I am already making an impact in people's lives. That's what counts and that is what my purpose is in this life!

Remembering 9/11

I love this image. Oh, how it is so symbollic. Our troops are still out there fighting for freedom. They are true heroes and I totally respect their bravery.

I certainly shall never forget! I remember where I was. I remember watching the tragedy as it occurred. I remember the tears I shed and holding hands. I remember classes cancelled. It's sad that even the younger people have no real recollection of that day. It is a day that changed our country. I shall never forget.

You all really need to hear the piece my hubby wrote in memoriam to 9/11. It'll make you cry.

Never forget.