Hey there Missionary!
How's it going? I got your letter...ha,ha. Quite humorous. We did deposit your $25 from gpa. We all got a laugh out of your letter! FYI...I have been chatting with your companion's mother. We both feel like neither of you write very much. She is maintaining a facebook page for him where she posts his letters. It was kind of nice to see a different perspective. She asked to be on your email list of who I send your letters out to. So, I added her, I hope that is alright. She is a very nice lady. It has been fun having her as a facebook buddy!
So, life here has been continuing forward! I think I told you last week that I felt that I needed to apply at Interim Healthcare. I wasn't sure why...still not exactly sure. Anyhow, their home care called me and wanted me to work full time. I am not ready for that! So they offered to take my resume to their pediatric and hospice units. Ok, no biggie! Well, I got a call on Tuesday from their Pediatric unit. I agreed to come interview on Thursday. During my eye appt, I guess they called. They left a message saying that they needed to change when I interviewed due to a meeting that she had to attend and to please call her back. Well, I called back and they asked if I could hold until she got off the phone...and I said yes. While on hold, I got another call from their hospice unit. I told them that I was on hold for the pediatric unit and would call them back. So.....the Pediatric unit rescheduled for Friday at 9:30am. I called the Hospice unit (where I really want to work) and he said that he would interview me directly after their pediatric unit did.
So, Friday came and I went for my interview...I looked good! ha,ha. The interview went wonderful. In fact, the pediatric unit wanted to hire me on the spot. I told her that I had an interview with their hospice unit. She told me that they could "share" me if I would like. She took me down to the hospice unit for that interview and told him that she would really like to "share" me. Well, hospice wanted to hire me too....soooooo I was hired. I will work one 12 hour shift on Monday (6 am - 6 pm) with a young man (18 years old) who is on a ventilator. I guess he is a lot of work. They will train me on how to care for him. I was also told that if I would like to have more hours, I could pick up another 12 hour shift on Saturdays or Sundays (I don't think so). Hospice will have me work 12 + hours. They will most likely need me on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Then they will have me on call for some of the nights. So, I start off making $25.00/hr. Not too shabby huh? On the nights I am on call, they will just give me $25 to be on standby...then if I get called in, I will get the standard rate of $25/hr. So, it is official, your mother has a job. I have orientation on Wednesday of this week. I am still a bit nervous! It is scary starting something new.
Oh, I also told them about Jessica being pregnant and needing my help. So, basically, I can have like 3 weeks off in July! Woo hoo! That was my main concern--I knew Jessica needed my help!
So, Saturday night, we went out to dinner (me, dad and TT). I asked TT if she had checked on her application to BYU-I. She told me that she hadn't...so, since we were waiting for our food, I decided to check on it with my phone. Well.....She got accepted! (I think she will write and tell you ). We don't know which track she will be on yet. Honestly, I wasn't sure if she would get accepted due to last year's grades. I think because she wrote about her depression and what she went through, I think it played a role...not sure. She is super excited though. I am nervous because I am not sure how she will do on her own. She is just so spacey! She will promise to do something and then completely forget. I am not sure how to help her. Oh well....
Dad has been going through a rough stint at work again. I wish there was something I could do to help him. I pray for him ALOT! Maybe you can add your prayers too. I told him that he could look for another job, but he really doesn't want to. He is not sure if HE is the problem or not. If it is him, then it will follow him. Some days are better than others, but it is hard to see him struggle...You can include him in your prayers too.
So your Uncle Rick came over Saturday for me to do his taxes. He has been struggling with his ward and stake for some time. He has asked that the ward bring sacrament to Sandy and they have yet to do it. I don't think they believe that she is sick. Anyhow, Sandy finally went to church last week...I guess she was feeling good enough to go. Rick says that it only happens about 3 times a year. In Sunday School, there was a lady that was extremely rude to her. She said something about it to a member of the bishopric and they brushed it off. She had also talked to the bishop a while back (not sure about what) but he promised to get back to her...that was about a month ago, and he still hasn't gotten back. Rick basically said that with Sandy being blown off last week, it makes him want to ask to be released from his calling in primary. He said that at least he would be able to stay home and care for Sandy. I think he is just finding excuses to not go to church. He won't renew his temple recommend because he doesn't want to have to interview with his bishop. There was nothing I could say to help him. I hate feeling so helpless! I figure, all I can do is pray. They will be selling gpa's house soon, so maybe he will end up in a different stake and he will love his new bishop. I will continue to pray for him...you can too. :)
Well, I don't really have anything else to write and I really don't have any pictures. :( Sorry. I will have to let you know how my orientation goes. I hope you have a successful week! Be happy and know that I am proud of you! Don't forget to work hard!
Love ALWAYS!!!
Mom
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