Lately a typical day for Jenn is as follows:
4:30 am: Get up and ready for work.
5:20 am: Be @ Western Bagel to pick up bagels.
5:35: Clock in @ work.
6:30: Have shop open.
6:30-10 am: Run shop alone during its busiest time without a hitch (Or a moment's peace).
10:30-1 pm or so: Errands (Drs.. Appointments, shopping, dog walking/cleaning, etc.)
1-3 pm to about 4:30 pm: Class
5 pm: Pick up Jason (Husband) from work.
6 pm: Make dinner.
7:30 pm: Clean up, check email, relax.
10 pm: Bed time.
Anthony told me about a job opening up at his place of business that would have been a great paying, benefit offering, full-time job. I am glad I turned it down (Although I am grateful that he thought of me) because if I hadn't I wouldn't be able to be there for my family. I can't tell you what a joy - a pleasure if you will...How honored I am that God has chosen me to be the rock. Ten years ago I was the rot. The tumor. The thorn in my family's side.
My brother Jason had his rib surgery. They removed a rib that had a baseball-sized tumor growing off of it. They got it all, without any complications and he is healing nicely (And quickly!) Thank you all for your prayers, well wishing and all around general concern. I don't know why, but it always seems to take a disaster to get people to pull together.
My mom and I are totally tending to his every need...Me with the errands and washing of laundry and making of beds - My mom with cooking and dressing wounds and cleaning up after. This is where my mom really shines...Being mom. I love it. She's glowing. Not that she's glad my brother is sick, but she feels worth something again. To be needed is a mother's greatest validation. Not that I know anything about that.
We are trying (And succeeding) to not think much about the future in regards to my brother. After he is completely healed they are going to take a look at his head and think about their next step. I will say right now, just to get it out there that I'm not looking forward to that. It is not a bright light to lean towards so I'm staying right in the present for the time being. It is warm and tender and full of love.
My aunt (God bless her senile mind) decided - even though she takes blood thinners for a disorder that causes her to get clots - that it would be a good idea to take aspirin all day for a week straight for headaches and fevers she had while sick with the flu. Well, if anyone wants to know...When your blood gets THAT thin it tends to go places it shouldn't. Urine. For example.
My sister is doing ok I guess. She's really worried about my brother and my mom (Even though my mom will probably outlive her). Not much I can do about that.
I have some interesting news...My little brother, Mat is moving out. He has a job offer to do electrical contracting in New Orleans and is taking it. He leaves the beginning of April. This comes as a blessing in disguise. I mean, on one hand I'm going to miss him. As much as he drives me crazy and has caused me to become a germ-a-phobe I've kind of gotten used to him. Also, Jason and I are going to have to tighten our belts a little (My belt could use some tightening especially) to make ends meet.
On the bright side, I GET MY OWN PLACE! This is going to be the first time Jason and I have lived alone. Since we've been together, we've had roommates. Plus, my home will stay clean after I clean it! And no more poop on the toilet! And no more having to clean the shower before I use it! And I'll have a living room! I can buy nice furniture (From the thrift store!) that won't get ruined by anyone but me! But that's OK because it will be MINE, ALL MINE! MWAH- HA-HA!
Well, I thought this entry was going to be a lot longer than it is...But I don't feel like going on right now. I'll just share some photos.
Aw, look how cute we are.
I love the clouds after a storm.
Yesterday was a beautiful day with an awesome sunset.
Oh, how about a little of me. I swear, waking up at 4:30 in the morning is doing wonders for my skin.
OK, someone help me out here...Is it just me or is my left eye smaller than my right?
I WANT this house. Now.
We actually got snow up in the hills north of Chatsworth.
I messed up with the white balance on this photograph, but it ended up kind of cool, I think.
This house is across the street from Jason's boss' home/place of business. I LOVE this tree.Well, it is now 11pm and I seriously need to get to sleep.
