New Blog

I got married which means time for a new blog!
The new blog is staciotten.blogspot.com
See ya there!

Crazy Week

This week is going to be CRAZY

Monday:
2 papers due
work on Mental Health presentation
work at the school
class
study

Tuesday:
Paper due
Quiz
Test
SCN meeting
Pack

Wednesday:
Clinical

Thursday:
Test
Class til 6:40 then leaving for Cincinnati

Thursday night-Saturday night
Student Nursing Convention
I'm so excited I think that it will be a great learning experience and I'm looking forward to spending time with some great friends

Update on Life

I cannot believe how long it has been since my last post and a lot has changed since then.

We got married! And it has been a crazy almost 4 months with him working two jobs and me working two jobs and school. But I wouldn't have it any other way.

Wedding Stuff

Yesterday we bought our wedding bands! Yay! I am so glad to get little things accomplished! Our cake topper came in the mail and I love it, as long as the grooms hair can be painted. My mom found programs really cheap and we like them so that's good! So far we have the dress, bridesmaid dress fabric, rings, programs, cake topper, reception hall, our photographer, caterer, and cake person. I know that there is a lot more that needs to get accomplished but I am happy with what we have done so far :)

Final Inspection

I heard this poem on the radio today and I thought it was really good.

The soldier stood and faced God,
Which must always come to pass,
He hoped his shoes were shining,
Just as brightly as his brass.
"Step forward now, you soldier,
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To My Church have you been true?"
The soldier squared his shoulders and said,
"No, Lord, I guess I ain't, Because those of us who carry guns,
Can't always be a saint. I've had to work most Sundays,
And at times my talk was tough, And sometimes I've been violent,
Because the world is awfully rough.
But, I never took a penny That wasn't mine to keep...
Though I worked a lot of overtime When the bills got just too steep,
And I never passed a cry for help, Though at times I shook with fear,
And sometimes, God forgive me, I've wept unmanly tears.
I know I don't deserve a place Among the people here,
They never wanted me around, Except to calm their fears.
If you've a place for me here, Lord, It needn't be so grand,
I've never expected, or had much, But if you don't, I'll understand."
There was a silence all around the throne,
Where the saints had often trod,
As the soldier waited quietly, For the judgment of his God.
"Step forward now, you soldier, You've borne your burdens well,
Walk peacefully on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in Hell

ENGAGED!

I'm engaged!!

So heres the story... I thought he was picking me up to have dinner at his sisters house (they cook amazing food) so I was really excited. So on the way there Andys sister calls and says that they are running late and asked if we could find something else to do for a few minutes. So we got gas and Andy says hey lets go to the park where I asked you out. So we went there and went and sat on a bench and we were talking and then he got down on his knee and asked :) And his sister was in disguise across the pond taking pictures (those to be posted later) and some other person and her digital camera and took pictures. We then had a picnic dinner and then got ice cream :)

I'm so happy and excited for this next step in our lives and I can't imagine doing it with anyone else :)

Home Sweet Home

I'm home :). Florida definitely had its ups and downs. During the week there were definite times when I just wanted to give up. I do not know how Andy does it week after week! I love the kids and it was heartbreaking to hear their stories. Some of them I have heard before but throughout the week I was able to learn more and I just can't even imagine going through what some of them have gone through. Anyway we arrived in Florida on Saturday. Our houses were incredible! The girls house and 5 bedrooms and 3 full baths upstairs with a bedroom and one full and one half bath downstairs. And there was a pool and hot tub right outside the backdoor :) Sunday we rested and went to the opening ceremony which was pretty good. Monday we started working :) we had to leave our houses at 7:15 which made for an early morning! The first and second day our group split up. Half painted a house while the other half went a picked up trash at a local park. The second day half worked on a roof while the other half picked up brush at the park. And we also got to help pull down a tree which was fun :). The rest of the week we worked at a womens house cleaning up the yard and we even finished early :)

Saturday we went to Cocoa Beach and to Downtown Disney. It was a lot of fun however I was exhausted afterwards. Sunday and Monday we drove home and here I am :) Still a little tired but recovering! I am definitely excited for fireworks though :)