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Happy Birthday Mom!

Well today is my Mom's 49th Birthday. It is crazy for me to think that my mom is one year away from 50. She sure doesn't look it or act it. These days my parents stay up later than Jeremy and I do.

I wanted to write a post dedicated just to this incredible woman on her birthday. So here it goes!

Mom, Happy Birthday! I sure am excited to spend some good quality time together tomorrow night. Your birthday is definitely something special to celebrate. I hope you know how blessed I am to have you as my mom. I am lucky to have a mother that I am so close with, someone I can call a friend. I have learned from others that many people do not have the same relationship that Jessie and I have with you. You are a wonderful source of love, strength, and support. You have shown me the way and been a great role model for me all of my life. I have told you so many times that I will be happy if I can one day be just half of the mother that you are to Jessie and I. You are such a loving and giving person. I admire your faith in the Lord and your relationship with dad. I truly can say that I have the best parents in the whole world. I hope that you realize how much I cherish and respect you. You mean everything to me. I hope you enjoyed your birthday week at the lake, time with your parents on your special day, and the time that we will all share tomorrow night! Happy 49th Birthday Momma! I love you with all my heart. xoxo

Landed my first big girl job

Well today was the big day. I got a phone call from Springfield Public Schools offering me the Speech-Language Pathologist position that I had interviewed for this past Thursday. I only had to wait a few days to hear the good news, what a blessing!

I don't know the specifics as to what schools I will be in, but I do know that I will more than likely be in a couple elementary schools. This is the age I really want to work with so I couldn't be more excited. Right now, I am just so happy to have found my dream job working with children in the school system that I went through as a child.

I am excited knowing that I will get to stay in Springfield where my family all is located. I want to thank all of my family and friends who have been praying for me the past week during my two interviews. I truly am blessed for each and every one of you in my life.

So glad the job search is over!!!!

Interviews are so scary....

Well I have two interviews set up for this next week. On Tuesday, I will be interviewing for a Speech-Language Pathologist job for Willard School District and on Thursday, I will be interviewing with Springfield Schools. I am very nervous but also very excited to interview with both of these districts.

I have heard wonderful things about Willard Schools, and I know first hand that Springfield has great schools, because I grew up going to Springfield schools and am also currently doing my school externship in Springfield at Holland and Sequiota Elementary schools.

I am hoping and praying that I get offers from one or both of the schools. It will be nice to know that I have a job before I graduate in May and to not have to worry anymore about interviewing, resumes, cover letters, and transcripts.

I will keep you all updated after my interviews next week. If you could say a quick prayer for me on Tuesday and Thursday of next week I would greatly appreciate it. I have very high anxiety in these type of situations and am hoping that I can get some sleep the nights before my interviews. Thanks again in advance for the prayers!!!

My school externship has begun

I am now doing my school externship at Holland and Sequiota Elementaries here in Springfield. It has only been two days, but I love it and know that the schools are where I really want to be. I have a wonderful supervisor who I know I am going to become very close to over the next six weeks. She is caring, patient, and a wonderful SLP. I know I am going to learn alot from her in the upcoming weeks. The kids are just so cute, and each one has their own unique personality. After my school externship, I will begin my medical one at Springfield Rehab and Health in March.

I found the ONE

Yes! I found the perfect wedding dress today at Norman's Bridal Shoppe in Lebanon. I had a wonderful person to work with today. Her name was Kathy, and I will be getting her a thank you card in the mail shortly. My dress cost about double what I wanted to pay but was what I had invisioned myself in on my wedding day on the beach. I think Jeremy will love it!

Dress Shopping

Well today my mom, sister, and I all went to David's Bridal to look for my wedding dress. I am looking for something flowly and light that will be perfect for a beach wedding. I found a few I liked today but they were not my size, so it was hard to get the whole picture. Tomorrow we will be traveling to Lebanon to go to Norman's. I have had three friends recently purchase their wedding gowns from here, so I am holding my head high. I will keep you posted on my adventures to find the perfect dress.