In Need of Some Inspiration

I've been horrible about writing.  Seems so much of my free time is devoted to tv or movie watching, cleaning, cooking/baking, and spending time with my hubby when he's home.  And ever since we rearranged our living room furniture we don't get very good internet service while sitting on the couch.  So that leads to less internet time as well because I hate sitting in the uncomfortable chair that is at our "desk" in the spare bedroom.  

Who can't resist a cute curled up puppy?

It doesn't seem that there's a whole lot of new info to share either.  Steve received the Sailor of the Quarter award at his station.  I'm super proud of him for working so hard!  He is doing well and learning quickly so he can get qualified on the boats.  So far he's passed his board for the 2 boats they have, and is working on the new one they just got.  He's also working on his engineer qualifications and will be heading out for some other training in another week.  Can't give too many details here, but it also looks like he will be in charge of the first aid side of things pertaining to his station.  Which is exciting for him.  I know he misses going on ambulance calls and even fighting fires.  That is why Health Services technician will fit him perfectly for the time being.  His name is on the list, but we'll be here for probably another 2.5 years.  Then he'll go to school for four months and we'll get to move again after that.  And we've been discussing what we want to do after that assignment as well.  Fingers crossed that our plans will work somehow...but of course God is the one guiding our steps.  

All I know is that we both miss Michigan and being close to our families, but we may love our next unit more than there.  And while we enjoy it here, I still don't know if it's a place where I want to raise our future kids and/or spend the rest of time.  Like I said, all up to the Lord.  This faith thing is hard, but I wouldn't want it any other way.  I definitely wouldn't want ME in charge of all that happens in my life.  I would've screwed it up a ton by now.  

This post is going no where...my mind is filled with a lot of ideas to write, but nothing cohesive.  I guess this is another post of random bits of information.

A man and his dog

I was informed by my supervisor that I will be moving up to an Advanced Line therapist.  That's kind of exciting in that it means a little bit more responsibility and a pay raise.  I've been working some crazy hours (almost 30 a week-I started at about 12 back in June) so she thought I'd deserve to be rewarded for my hard work.  I thought that was awesome of her because not once did I ever think that I needed to be compensated for going above and beyond.  I was humbled that she noticed and grateful that she mentioned something to the office staff as well.  I really can see myself doing this as a career type job.  I know I've said it before, but it's true.  I want to work my way up to being a senior therapist one day...or maybe just stick with being a line because that's where I see the efforts of all the work turn into accomplishments for the kids.  I definitely want to learn more about Autism so I can help these kids to the best of my ability so I've been considering going back to school for either a more specified bachelor's or a master's related to applied behavior analysis.  Again, God is directing my path so we'll see what He has in store.  For now though, I need to remember to have faith in HIS timing.  

That's what I've been struggling with the most.  There are lots of things I would love RIGHT NOW, but He's saying wait and it's tough.  I'm patient with others usually, but when it comes to things like this not so much.  I'm learning though.  I joined the women's Bible study and we're doing a study on changing attitudes and so far the biggest one for me is that of contentment.  I am not content right now with waiting on God's timing, but I'm learning.  I want to be like Paul, who learned how to be content with little as well as experienced great gain. 

And that is where I'll leave it...I just might have to continue blogging about that study because it really is great. James MacDonald Lord, Change My Attitude is the book/workbook/video we're doing.  I am a fan so far, challenging but oh so needed right now in my life.