Happy New Year Everyone!

Well, since my last post...I've still got pneumonia and now a sinus infection to go along with it. I don't think these new antibiotics are working so it looks like I have to go back in to the E.R. to see what they say. I have to go to the E.R. because I no longer have a family doctor...he was forced to retire due to illness himself.

Since being sick, I've been forced to re-evaluate my life...and my future. Sometimes, I think that God sends me illness to make me stop or slow down. Otherwise, I wouldn't! Plain and simple! I got heavily involved in the youth ministry at our church...which was extremely rewarding at the beginning but got to be a little too much in the end. Which wasn't the point I started it with anyway. God knew that. I got so busy that I no longer had time for Him, which was the purpose of working for Him anyway. So it became almost pointless...or ironic. So, being sick, I've been forced to take a back seat and re-evaluate a few things.

I want to start creating a base for my business and start looking at making a go at that again. I had let fear rule me for a long time...but while re-looking at my life over the past year, I've come to realize that I've accomplished quite a bit in a year. I left my dreaded job of almost six years to go to my ideal job if I were to stay on the work force. Also, the youth ministry has given me great rewards as well.

The youth ministry, although it kept me very busy, is to me, a training period for bigger and better things. I have been thinking of a few different businesses that I could start just from the stuff I've done for them. Plus, I'm looking at things a little differently now and I'm not as scared as I once was. Which makes me view life a little differently...maybe even a bit excited at the prospects of the future. Even though I don't know what the future holds...only God knows that. But I need to slow down long enough so I can listen to where He wants to send me.

First things first...I need to concentrate on getting well...then I can begin with my dreams! Here's to 2008! Let's see where it leads me!

Happy New Years Everyone!

Been a While!

Well, I thought I'd check in to see when the last time I was here...I guess it's been a while. I've been lacking in the dedicated blogger department.

Today, I find myself sick with pneumonia. Took an unpaid day off to try to allow the meds to kick in and start working. Hope it works soon because I'm not really able to sleep a whole lot.

Well, since my last visit, I've been at my job for four months...still loving it. Although, I've made a discovery about myself...I really love organizing. It's one of my passions. And, I'm good at it. So, all these little changes are learning curves that we all must experience no matter how small or insignificant we might think they are. I'm on the road to self discovery...learning things about myself that I wasn't really paying much attention to before.

I'm beginning to get the hang of my job...my new boss is great and so is my co-worker. It makes a world of difference when you enjoy who you work with. I really think I could learn a lot from him on how a business should be run. He's very anal and particular about how he wants things done but I like it. He knows what he wants and doesn't settle for anything less. Nothing wrong with that, in my books.

My volunteering with the youth ministry is still keeping me quite busy...plus we've been having the teens over on Friday and Saturday nights for movie nights. Boys choice on Friday's and girl's on Saturday. We made up two rules...everyone has to find there own way home and have to be out by midnight. It's less exhausting for us this way. Plus, our car is really too small to transport more than the recommended number of people.

In October, I threw the kids a Haunted House/Halloween party...it was a huge hit. Everyone had fun. It may become an annual event but if I do it next year...I have to outdo myself. It gave me an idea about possibly starting a theme party business. I get lots of practice setting up environments each week for the youth ministry stuff so why couldn't I come up with themes for parties and decorate accordingly. Just a thought!

Anyway, I also will be throwing a Christmas Cabaret party too for the kids. I'll be having fondues for that as well. Just to give the kids a little different type of party. They are all looking forward to it.

Well, I must go and rest...this pneumonia really takes its tole on a person.

Take care and God Bless everyone!

To New Beginnings!

Well, I've left my dreaded other job and have begun on the road to a new beginning. I didn't go very far...just across the hall. This company was offering me what I was looking for...with a title, nonetheless. I'm now an Executive Assistant! I have my own office, complete with bathroom...and I'm treated with respect and dignity. I also didn't need to take a pay cut, which was a bonus! I love it! This new boss is stern but I know where I stand with him...he makes sure I get my breaks and full lunch. It's so nice to be cared about and actually taken into consideration.

I think, all in all, it's a matter of doing what you enjoy doing, being treated with respect and actually respecting the people you work for.

The other aspect in my life that is keeping me quite busy is the youth ministry...I'm always on the go but spiritually I'm very fulfilled. I'm having a ball using my gifts and talents God gave me and knowing that it's for good is wonderful. The kids are great too!

My life at the moment, is wonderful...a little exhausting at times but if I can organize it in a way that I can handle, I should be fine. I also need to make the most of my time, as well.

Well, I must run...take care and God Bless!

Finally....I'm free!

Well, I've finally quit my job and will be moving forward to a new job. I have been mentally abused for long enough there. At my age, when you have to second guess your every move and what you say...somethings definitely not right. One of them was really good at manipulating me so it was not a healthy place for me to be. He thinks we left on good terms but I hold a lot of bitterness and resentment...which I need to let it go or else it will eat me up and spit me out...but maybe that's what he was planning. After all, he's not happy that I'm jumping ship...and they don't get mad they get even...he gave me my vacation pay and basically ripped me off $400. I'm going to see the labor board on Monday to see if I have any rights in this case. Something just doesn't add up.

The job across the hall came along when I needed it. I will be starting in August...I'm on vacation this week. Our daughter comes home for a visit and we look forward to seeing her.

Still quite busy with the volunteer work and still enjoying it. LOVE the praise and worship...it's my favorite.

Other than that, it's probably all that's new with me...can't wait to start the new job...I'll be back to 8:30am to 4:30pm hours for a bit but that's OK cause my husband will be letting me use the car for a bit. He wants to start walking to try to lose weight.

Anyway, that's all for now...talk to you later!

Volunteering!

Well, I guess you could say that things are changing for me...slowly but surely. I've been volunteering at my church in the youth ministry called Life Teen program. We do an evening mass on Sunday evenings from 6:15pm to about 7:50pm. No one really minds that it goes for that long...as a matter of fact, we have to encourage people to leave because they stay to talk to one another afterwards.

At around 8pm we go to the center and entertain the teens with skits, talks, prayer, games, music (praise & worship) and of course, we have environments that we've set up previously to coordinate with our theme of the evening. I'm getting a chance to use my gifts and talents that God gave me and having so much fun.

We've met other families and grown quite close together as a community because of this. There were people we'd just know to say 'hello' to before and now, they know our names...it's so wonderful!

Our son is in the music ministry plus he helps out on Friday nights with the Edge, which is the group for the kids in grade 6 to 8. It's quite similar to the Life Teen program. We do similar things with them as well.

He has blossomed with this as well...he used to be shy and uninvolved until he met some of the Net Team in person...they made him feel quite welcome and it began from there. We were at risk of losing the program so I decided to follow my heart and volunteer...I filled out the paperwork...and this weekend, we (my husband and I), will be commisioned into the Core Team...we were Leaders In Training before. I just feel the need to continue because I know that's what God wants for me.

I seriously have felt myself growing with this...my outlook on everything has changed...it literally feels like a lightbulb went on inside of me. I feel alive and happy. I know that this doesn't pay the bills but it's giving me more confidence than I ever thought possible and I feel that it's just a matter of time before I take that 'leap of faith' and go for my business.

Right now, I'm quite busy helping out with all this...literally, I have Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday evenings, and Sunday from 1pm to 11pm completely booked with the volunteering. Which leaves me with Monday, Thursday and Saturday to get anything else done that I'd like.

I will be finding out on Tuesday whether I will have the chance to start soon with the job across the hall. If its meant to happen, it will. Right now, I'm basically following where God wants me to go. I seriously don't feel afraid anymore...this feeling is so awesome.

I will probably be working on it (my business) this Monday because I have it off because of Canada Day. I'll be getting some info together to get a website up and running...I have a friend who will be helping me get this up and off the ground. Then I'll be getting my business cards done and I want to get a list of people to contact (like realtors). I know of a couple who I might be able to work with. It will all be a wait and see thing.

Anyway, that's what's been going on with me so far...I know the posts have been few and far between but as you can see...I've been quite busy...but I'm happy. It is sometimes hard to be patient but overall, I've been quite patient, if not, almost dead inside...since joining this youth ministry, I've come to life...now my future feels hopeful and exciting!

Take care and God Bless!

Della

Facebook!

Wow, I have been trying a lot of new things lately...I joined this new craze that's going on right now called, Facebook. It's pretty cool because you can find people that you went to school with or haven't seen in quite a long time. Or find that you have a few people in common.

The other thing I've done is msn messenger...so I could communicate back and forth with my daughter, who lives away. We had a conversation going and at the end of it had quite a good time. It may not be new to anyone else but to me...trust me, it's new. I've often watched my kids talk to their friends on these messenger sites and always wished I could do that too...and now I can.

As far as the business stuff is going...I'm looking into getting a logo done and also a website. These are slow steps but steps none the least. I've got to keep pushing through...otherwise, it may not happen.

I've got new responsiblities involving my church group that I belong to...just loving it and having a ball. Volunteer work is very fulfilling, especially in this case. My family is enjoying it and having a lot of fun!

Positive thoughts! God Bless!

Della

Been a While

Well, it's certainly been a while since I've been here...I've been quite busy helping out with the Youth Group at our church. There's a lot of planning involved with these weekly Life nights. We have lots of help with many volunteers though. It's wonderful...on Sunday, one of the Life Team members said that what they have accomplished in 9 months usually takes three years to do. That's amazing, if not a miracle.

I've got lots of responsibilities...besides helping plan the Life nights, I now have to put the information into the bulletins from week to week. The problem is, is that I was never trained. I just found out Tuesday and they leave Thursday. Plus, my husband and I have to do the bulletin boards too. We don't mind as long as we know what's going on or how to do it.

We have to do a lot of letter writing to try to fight to keep this going throughout the summer too. Some people are trying to stop it.

On another note, I'm trying to eat a little healthier or at least trying to cut back...it's not easy but I have to at least give it a try. I feel just too uncomfortable in my own skin. I need to do something before it's too late, after all, I'm 40, probably have high colesterol (only because I haven't checked it lately)and there's diabetes and heart disease in my family history...oh yeah, and I'm overweight (about 60 to 65lbs.)

I'm getting really tired,...I suppose I should get to bed...I've been going to bed way too late lately.

Bye for now,

Della