Well, it has been a very long time since my last post. Even longer since I have been truly active on Blogger. Once again, I have determined to return to regular postings. Since it has been such a long time, I have decided to that my first post should be an update. Everybody loves an update!
As I previously was a homeschooling mother, I shall start with my girls. My eldest is currently working on a bachelor's degree in history, and works at a community venue at a local community college. My youngest is finishing up her associate's degree and plans to transfer to another institution in the spring to complete her bachelor's degree in biotechnology. My husband is finally nearing completion of his bachelor's degree in EMS, still works full time as a paramedic, and serves as an EMS preceptor for a local EMS program. As for myself, I am now working at a local community college within the advising center. My weekends and free time and still filled with shopping at flea markets and auctions, as I am still a true junker at heart. I have a booth at a local monthly flea market. When everyone within my family has free time, at the same time (a true rare event), we try to spend it together.
I am grateful for the time we spend together. Out of everything in my life, the good and the bad, I never regret the moments I have spent with my family. The time passed by so quickly. I know I was warned, as all young mothers are, but the flying pace has taken me by surprise. I have often been reminded of something my grandmother would say, "The days are long, but the years go by quickly". If I had a chance to give my younger self any additional advice, it would be: Spend even more time than you think necessary with your family. It may feel as if it is too much, but in the end, it will never be enough.
When I look at my girls, or rather my young ladies, I am immensely proud. Despite our own shortcomings, my husband and I have raised two beautiful, well adjusted, kind, and passionate young ladies. With their futures laid out before them, I have begun to contemplate my own new beginning. That's one of the reasons why I decided to rejoin the working ranks after having spent so much time at home. I do miss the large amounts of free time I once enjoyed. Yet, the opportunity to develop more skills and meet new people is exciting. I also look forward to watching my part time business grow. My booth is, The Oak Creek Studio. I hope to be sharing more with you all very soon!
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