This economy is tough, isn't it?  I started working at Wal-Mart last October.  They were the only ones out of many applications and resumes that even offered me an interview.  This week my schedule changed to overnights.  The lack of sleep is really making me goofy.   I feel fortunate to have a job.  I hear that Texas is doing economically better than the rest of the United States.  All I can say about that is I'm glad I don't live somewhere else.  My heart goes out to all of you who are stuggling to make ends met.  These are certainly not easy times.

The Prayer of St. Francis

If we could place this prayer in our hearts and through God's grace, live them...

Changes

My mind is in a whirlwind over upcoming changes this week.  My son will be spreading his wings and flying from the nest.  He is moving to Austin, approximately five hours away, which may as well, in my mind, be around the globe.  It is time for him to go.  He will be sharing an apartment with friends, and his plans when he gets there are all good.  My heart tears, knowing that my parenting job with him will be finished when he successfully flies into the sunset.  Oh, I know that we will still talk, and that he will be home for holidays and maybe some weekends.  He may even call to ask for advice.  And he is leaving a lot of stuff in his room, because he may be coming back for the summer.  So it's not like this is a permanent move...yet.

I have been getting the house ready for visitors.  My youngest sister, Christie, will be coming Friday to stay with Kelcie over the weekend while Tony and I drive to Austin with Andrew.  At first, I wasn't going to go...mainly because I don't want to say goodbye.  But he wanted me to go, so I have to suck it up and act like I'm mature and wise, knowing that he will be alright and that this is how it's supposed to be.  Christie is bringing her daughter, whose about 1 year old, and our two youngest nephews.  They'll stay till Tuesday, so we have a little time when I get home from Austin to catch up with her and probably run myself ragged with the extra kids!  That should be totally exhausting and fun! lol  My mind is racing with the details of the trip and our visitors.  Probably keeping busy will be the best thing to keep me focused on meeting these changes with my chin up, along with a whole lot of prayer.                                                                                                                                              

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