A new adventure...

Today we embarked on a new adventure together. We loaded up the pups, packed our bags and headed to Tuscaloosa, AL for 12 weeks.

Yes, I have already been down here for two weeks. It this is the first time that Lucy and the pups joined me. Lucy starts her job on Tuesday and we will be on the same schedule by Sunday night.

The pups were a little stressed on the way down. They didn't know where they were going. Then when we got here, I don't think they liked it much. We did take them for a walk and they seemed to enjoy that. But the new apartment has carpet and new smells, it will take some getting used too for them.

Lucy seems to like the apartment, it's not big but it has everything we need. She even sent me to the grocery store and cooked spaghetti for dinner. We found TBBT, and Man of Steel on TV, so we are good to go.

We have a couple of days to get adjusted before work begins. God has blessed us and we give him all the glory. I hope and pray we can make him proud with this new beginning he has given us.

Be Blessed!
Shannon


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Forgiveness...

Last night my son, Tyler, graduated from high school. I am very proud of him. He has received a presidential scholarship to UAB in Birmingham.

Tyler wants to major in bio-chemistry and go on to medical school. He will make a very good physician.

I had hoped and prayed that our family could come together for Tyler's graduation. But it seems that forgiveness cannot be given by some.

HL, Nana, Tonya, Katie, Austin, Lisa and Zach all showed up. They were nice and spoke. Lisa even gave me a hug and told us she loved us. They spent some time with Tyler and even came to his after party/reception. Except for Lisa and Zach, he had to work in the morning, so they skipped the party.

Throughout the crowd we saw Heather and Todd. Heather spotted me and immediately turned around. Todd looked and me and I waved, he ignored me and said to Heather, "yep, that's them." They both immediately turned and left.

Later at Tyler's party, Todd and Heather showed up. They didn't speak or even acknowledge us. I got up and went to get my camera, as I did, I approached Todd and shook his hand and said "Thanks for coming." He didn't even acknowledge me. Then I kissed Heather I. The head and said the same, she didn't acknowledge me either.

When will we be forgiven? When will the past stop haunting us? I want nothing more than our family to be healed, but we must be forgiven and given some grace.

When will Heather forgive us? When will be allowed to see the boys? God only knows.

Jayson and William, I miss you and love you to the moon and back!

Poppa




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Hard week...

So this has been a hard week!! Not physically, or work wise, but just mentally. I spent my first 4 days on orientation at my new travel assignment and it went well, then I went home for a week.

Now I am in my first night shift hitch at my travel assignment. The work is not bad, the staff are great and supper nice. My apartment is great! God has blessed me in this new adventure, but I miss my wife...terribly.

She has been my best friend and closest co-worker for the last 8 years or so. We have worked hand in hand at several facilities for the last 8 or so years. She will be coming down here on May 30th to start her orientation and after that we will be back to our old selves, but until that time, I miss her.

I feel like an arm or leg has been cut off, we are best friends and closest allies. We went no where without each other. I find myself rolling over in my sleep, looking for her. The apartment is lonely without her and I also can't hear the pitter patter of little paws coming down the hall. Is it sad, that I miss my fur-babies too?

And then the thought linger in the back of my head, I have moved away from my grandchildren. Have I given up hope? Do they even remember who I am? Jayson would have loved to help me work on my truck on my last week off. He would have been excited to come see the new apartment and go swimming in the pool.

How big has he grown? Is he still the sweet bundle of energy that made me smile from ear to ear?

I pray nightly that God will allow me to see him and that my family will be healed. But the pain and separation hurts to the core.

Tyler is graduating this weekend. We will all put aside our differences and be there for Tyler? We will come together as a family, even if just for the night to be there for him? I hope and pray so. I want my family back so dearly. God has plans and a future, I just wish I knew what they were.

But for now, my heart aches for my wife. Two more night shifts and I will be headed home to see her. I want to hug her and waller her for hours. I miss my best friend.

SHMILY Lucy!!
S

Nash's new beginnings!!

So it has been in the works for a while! Lynn and I had always planned to do travel nursing when Tyler graduated from high school.

Lynn had already left her job at ECM a month ago and was working at a home health agency PRN. I was toughing it out until circumstances changed. God said "Move!" and he forced my hand.

Through a friend at work, we hooked up with Jackson Nurse Professionals! My recruiter: Spencer, immediately got to work and found us a travel assignment in Tuscaloosa, AL. They needed me immediately and Lynn could come after Tyler graduated!

So we signed the contract and made a leap of faith! Today I drove down to Tuscaloosa to move into our new apartment and get settled! I start tomorrow morning at 7:30!!

Throughout all our trials and turmoils!! God has always been beside us, guiding us and leading the way. His love is great and it never fails!

So here is to new beginnings! May God bless our journey!!

Be Blessed!
Shannon and Lynn!