It appears I've been a horrible blogger as of late, but I really just don't have much to say. Or perhaps I've got TOO much to say and I can't figure out how to say it. Something like that. Either way, I've been absent and in case you're the type of person who is concerned with my life, I apologize.
Not much to say on the Operation Baby Lipsey front, but I am thrilled to finally announce that I've got a new job! I have officially turned in my notice at the hospital and will be starting April 14th with a hospice company in Dalton. As I'm not currently aware of their social media policy I won't mention the name, but if you're super curious you can message me and I'll share it with you. I am so excited!!!
I'm excited to delve into the adventure of hospice, something I've always been intrigued by but simultaneously afraid to approach. I found out about the job from someone I had never even met on facebook (one of the million reasons it pays to be a social media junkie like myself), blindly sent my resume, and had an interview within a week! Despite some negative comments from other people regarding the difficulty and sadness associated with hospice care, I truly think it will be a great fit and I feel blessed to have the opportunity to gain the experience myself. I'm nervous (who isn't nervous when starting a new job?!), but I'm honored to be able to provide end of life care to not only patients, but the family unit as well. We have had a number of hospice patients on my floor at the hospital, so I will not be going into this blindly. Though we all know that death can be [is almost always] sad, I think it is also a blessing to have the ability to assist in the journey and carry some of the burden.
I must also share the answer to my most frequently asked question and tell you that Tyler has not yet found a job. It's still early when it comes to school systems hiring new teachers, but we are not concerned. I've got peace like I haven't had in a long time (thank You Lord!), and I just know everything will be okay and he will find something. Or I'll get to be sole provider for my family for a time, which would also be considered a blessing...may we all take a moment to remember that this precious, perfect man supported our family independently while I spent time back in school to become a nurse. It would be a privilege to allow him some time to find the best fit for his career, too.
That's about it! I'll officially be back in the Dalton/Chatsworth area mid-April, and the love of my life will still be here, so please make plans with my lonely, drifting heart! I can assure you the distraction would be nice as I'm not always excellent when it comes to big life changes.
We also need a place to live so if you know of any 3bed, 2bath homes for rent in the area PLEASE let me know!
Please keep us in your prayers as we move toward all of these big transitions, and as always, send up a few for the future Baby Lipsey too.
XOXO,
Hannah
