A BIG Change...

As most of you are well aware, I am a deeply religious person. I firmly believe that God directs me in every aspect of my life-as long as I continually ask for guidance and keep my eyes, ears and heart open to what He is showing me. I have felt for a few weeks that AMG is not where I am supposed to be. I was frustrated with feeling that I was not really helping anyone and not using my talents to make positive influences in people's lives. A lot of this stemmed from limited client interaction. I sat at a desk all day and prepped tax returns. I love taxes. I do. It is really sick how much I love them, honestly. But even I need a little human interaction to make taxation exciting. I was not getting enough of that. Between the no talking rule and some very rude managers I made my decision to cease employment. I sent in a letter of resignation this morning and cleaned out my desk last night. (Thanks for the tip on the crate, Mom, it came in super helpful for packing up!) I talked to the big boss last night and expressed my feelings. He understood but told me things would not change. I didn't need to hear anymore, I was finished.
I feel liberated-for now. I am a little worried about where my next job lies and how long it will take to find it. I know that if AMG was not the right place for me that God will lead me to me to the place that is. I would appreciate your continued prayers and thoughts. Thank you.

In other news- someone at Kylie's office has MRSA. It is a really nasty bacterial infection that is no joke. She came to work with open boyles on her legs. Yuck! My heart goes out to this poor woman for having to deal with such a horrid disease but do not go to work! It is highly contagious! Use some sick time! Take short term disability! Do what you have to do not to spread it to others. Gross! My mom was freaking out about this yesterday and it prompted me to do some research. My skin itches thinking about it. Ick. Anyway, I thought it was kind of exciting news.

Jackson is doing really well at his new gig. He had to supply breakfast today so we sent in powdered donuts and the famous Petefish breakfast dish. I'll be interested to see how the guys he works with like it. We love it! A Christmas morning tradition! :)

MacKenzie and I plan to job hunt, clean, meet dad for lunch and go for a long walk today. She meets her new vet tonight at 5:15- I'm hoping we like her!

I know this has not been to most exciting blog and I am sorry. I feel a little lost in my own world right now and it is not easy for a planner like me to feel that way.

No surgery!

MacKenzie had to take a bath tonight as she enjoyed a bone this evening!

I went to the knee doctor today and got "good" news today: no surgery...yet. I need to do some more physical therapy to get it stronger and see if we can avoid the invasive scoping procedure. I was a little bummed as I just want it to feel better. I was not looking forward to surgery, though. Ah, such is life.

Things are work are really busy for both of us. I'm so ready for it to be October 15th already!

Well I have some Gossip Girl to catch up on. Cheers :)

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My parents sold their house. After a mere 4 days on the market some Taylor family snatched it up. I am trying to be excited for them as it really is a blessing, but I am kind of sad. I have a lot of memories in that house! It is where I got ready for proms, graduations and  my wedding. *Tear* I love that place. I'm so sad that Kate and Carter (Jackson and I have already named our children) won't get to go into the room where mommy slept as a teenager. No worries though, they're building a new place that I am sure will be super nice and a lot easier to maintain. 

The market tanked today. TANKED. 778 points! It is really kind of scary. I hope people do not freak out and make a run on the banks even more than they already have. I would never want to be a politician, but I really wouldn't want to be one right now. Ugh. 

We're still sick, but we both made it through the day at work. Tomorrow is my knee doctor appointment- fingers crossed that I can get scheduled for surgery soon. MacKenzie meets her new vet on Friday, too. Big week! ;)

Not quite up to par...

MacKenzie lounging in the recliner- the story of our sickly weekend.

We did try to get out for a little bit to rollerblade. Jackson made it about 1/2 mile before he fell right on his butt! Ouch!! He is a little sore this evening. Then on the way home from that fall, he started tottering again and as I tried to help him...HE FELL AGAIN!! This time on his side and skinned up his leg something ugly. He blames me for that one. I call bull- it was plain to see that he sucked at skating. :) 

We went to church today and it was a sermon on health...how fitting! Then we went to breakfast at one of our favorite places: The Original Pancake House. YUM! Jackson had the Dutch Baby. Yick. He enjoys that big old thing. I had french toast, delicious! Then Jackson dropped me off at work. I was supposed to be there for 4 hours, but after 1.5 hours they sent me home sick again. Gotta love it. 

We found a new dog treat recipe last night and made it tonight. It is basically a banana nut oak cookie. MacKenzie seems to like it. She loooves bananas! :) 

Not much going on here folks...hope you all are well! :) 

Sick...

Jackson has passed on his illness to me! Now we're both super sick. Jackson missed 1/2 day Thursday and all day Friday of work. I missed 1/2 day on Friday, but I have to make it up Sunday afternoon. Hopefully we're feeling better by then. We tried to run errands today but after 1.5 hours we threw in the towel without finishing our list. Grr. I hate that. It was just too much. 

MacKenzie met a really cute westie on the trail today. They really hit it off! It was so cute. :) Poor baby, she's not had as much ball play as normal. 

We watched Indiana lose to Michigan State.  That stunk.

I hope you all are having a nice weekend. :)

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, SHANNON!!!

Happy Birthday, Shannon! We hope you have a GREAT day! :) Love and miss you! (Pretend this was posted Friday morning, I have an early meeting so I did it tonight, sue me)

P.S. Jackson is still super sick. He got sent home from work today even. :( Please keep him in your thoughts and prayers.

Thanks, Mom

Just in case you hadn't noticed from my last few posts, I have been a little angry at my job situation and very, very homesick. Today my Mom did the nicest thing and sent me a plant (that I hope I can keep alive) and a little package with a candle and bath soaps in it. The receptionist phoned me around 4:30 and had me come get it. What a sweet surprise! I love my Mom. Thank you again, Deb.

In other news...we went to dinner tonight at our friend Meg's house. She made a quite delicious lasagna. It had mushrooms in it- yum! My pudding pie didn't look too pretty (darn altitude) but still tasted very good. I'll figure out this altitude baking sooner or later. Later, I am sure. Meg, as most of you, has breast cancer and is currently in treatment. She was losing her hair she she (with the help of her sister whom I admire so much for her supreme love and dedication to Meg) shaved it off. She has a ton of really cute scarves and hats now. She was wearing a wig when we got there and it was so real-looking that if I did not know she was bald, I wouldn't! Very impressive. Jackson and I are going to walk in the Race for the Cure with Meg's team on October 5th. We're pretty excited to support such a great cause. They have a walk with dogs in the spring that MacKenzie is looking forward to participating in as well.

I talked some at work today. Gasp! I just decided that not talking until October 16th was an unreasonable request. Fire me. I'll take unemployment in a heart beat. :) My favorite co-worker, Melissa, has 2 sons adopted from Russia and an adopted daughter from China. The little girl, Sara, is so darned cute! Anyway, she had parent-teacher conferences last night and he younger son's teacher told her how her son was a little behind in class but that he was "a wonderful human being." When she asked the teacher why she said that the teacher explained that they have a socially-challenged child in their class this year who has no friends. Melissa's son, Ben, has taken to helping this boy out. He invites him to play at recess, he eats lunch with him and he even picks him to be in group for classroom projects. The teacher was amazed at Ben's kindness when all of the other children were so mean to the boy. Melissa said her heart exploded with joy and overflowed with love for her son. I couldn't help but think that someone felt the same way for the socially-challenged boy. I was so impressed with how God can use even children to do His work. Ben is only 7 and already using what he has learned at church (mass, whatever) to be a follower of God. The story really did a world of good for my heart. I hope it can do that same for yours. And hopefully it is a reminder to us big kids to be a Ben to someone who needs one.

One last thing for the day: Jackson is really, really sick today. He just hasn't felt up to par. Any prayers or happy thoughts you could send his way are appreciated.