I'm still here...

Sorry I haven't blogged in a while. A lot has been happening around here.

For those who don't know, my Aunt is very ill. I can't go into details as I don't have permission to do so. Just know that we are praying for a miracle or at the very least, guidance so that the family will know what to do next. Her name is Jean. If you are of a praying nature, please pray for her and her family.

Training at work is done and I am officially a customer service rep for individual life insurance at Sun Life. I love my job and the people I work with. They are a wonderful, diverse group of people and I appreciate the team spirit I feel there.

The studio has been busy. I haven't been writing as much lately (I need to start again soon!) but I'm doing a concert with Ira Provost on October 22 at the Lethbridge College. It will be great to get back on stage. I'm still doing some commercials and jingles, background vocals and the like. I wish I could spend more time there...it's really where I love to be. My day job seems to get in the way.

The family (John and kids) are doing great. School is in full swing for Declan. He really likes his teacher and has 3 guinea pigs in his class! Rowan spends the days with her Dad which has really strengthened that bond and she spends her evenings with me.

I am scheduled for a hystorectomy (I hope I spelled that correctly) in November. I've been having some issues (nothing serious) with that part of my anatomy so my doctor and I decided that since I was done with childbearing anyway, it would be best to just take it out. They're going to leave my ovaries alone which will allow me to stay away from HRT which I've heard can have some crazy side effects. I'll be off work for min 6 weeks but I will be eligible for short term disability which is good. At least the bills will be paid. I'm hoping that my Mom can come help us out a little as John will still have to work and I won't be able to do much for a while. I guess that her availability will really depend on what happens with my Aunt. So I'm praying pretty hard about that and guidance on who else to ask if my Mom can't be here.

That's all the news that's fit to print for right now. Thank you to all of you who pray for me and my family. I appreciate your prayers and they have carried us through many tough times. Please continue to pray as we wait for news of my Aunt. Please pray for strength for my Mother who is there supporting the family in this tough time and pray for direction and guidance for the family as they talk to the doctors about what direction to take treatment for my Aunt.

God bless you all...