A New Job, A New Year!

Well, it's 12:30 am and here I sit looking at "The Golden Girls" on TV. I hate working these late hours. I've gone to work at a long term care facility and right now their greatest need (and highest paying shift!) is 3-11. So here I am, back where I started. But that's OK.....because I feel like I was led there for a reason. I guess time will tell.......Oh! and one of my patients has a big yellow butterfly hanging from the ceiling above her head. Do I really need more of a sign than that? I think not. In fact, after only three days working there, I already have some suggestions to help improve the nursing care. I'll wait a while before suggesting them though.....I don't want to seem too critical too soon.

Christmas will be here in a few days. The pickings will be slim this year, but it's more about being with your family than anything. This year I'm cooking on Christmas Eve and having the kids and and their families here. I've even invited Vanessa to join us. She still has not agreed to let us be a part of Hayden's life, although I did attempt to reach out to her by inviting her to join us. I've even gotten her a gift and filled a stocking for her. I figure that if she chooses not to come, I can always send them home with Robert. I just want to have a nice dinner with my family around me. It's hard to believe this year is almost over. As I reflect back over the past year, it's been a rough one. A lot of things have happened this year. The birth of our grandchildren, my surgery (twice), Rob's panic attacks, and the usual family dramas (which I absolutely hate). The loss of a job I loved, in combination with starting a new one ( I hate job hunting!) and the depression in between them, has made this an especially stressful time. But I know it will get better...........in time.