Sickies

Man, we have been a bunch of sickies this past month or so.  Since before Christmas someone in the house has been down with something--fever, puking, sore throat, cough.  Over and over the cycle has gone and it has NOT been fun.

Unfortunately, this latest bout has brought two, yes, TWO, kids diagnosed with walking pneumonia.  I took Dallin to the doctor earlier this week when his cough would not resolve and he was short of breath with short walks and such.  Two days later I took Grant in when it was obvious his cough was not going to resolve either.  Our pediatrician and I are becoming good friends.

With the boys on antibiotics, I anticipate their recovery to be quick.  I currently have one sick kid left lying on the couch.  Poor Mariah has had a low-grade fever for several days now.  It doesn't seem to be going away.  A cough is settling in with her as well.  I'm hoping I won't have to take another trip to the doctor.  We shall see......

J.O.B.

The past few weeks I've been helping Jason down at the shop.  We made some recent personnel changes in late 2013, which left him swamped in paperwork.  With no end in sight, he asked if I would come down and play "secretary" for a while.  So, I've been learning about purchase orders, sales invoices, receipts, reconciling, part numbers, etc.  I'm getting a handle on things and have been enjoying myself so far.  I like feeling that I'm making a difference.

I'm not sure how long I'll stay working.  So far I've been able to juggle everything I need to and I haven't felt too overwhelmed.  I'm sure it won't stay like that forever, so we'll take it a week at a time.  Until then, my 10-key skills are improving every day, I've memorized several general ledger accounts, and I know the part codes for RallyArmor mud flaps.  Yay me!

Recap 2013

What a year!  

2013 went by as quickly as ever.  Life doesn't ever seem to slow down.  

As I've reflected on the events of the year, I am humbled and grateful for the experiences I've had.

Humbled to have been given the blessings I have;

grateful for the growth that comes with the challenges of daily life.

Most experiences I wouldn't trade for the anything.

A few, I'd give back in a heartbeat.

But either way, the experiences are mine and I can either learn and grow from them 

or become bitter and hardened because of them.

I choose to grow.

Here's to another year of growth!