Proof of answered prayers....

So most people know that my two loves in life are children and studying medical sciences. I graduated from Carthage with a BA in Biology and Chemistry hoping that would be enough science background to get me into any Medical School, Physician's Assistant School, or Physical Therapy School. Over the summer I then slaved over getting licensed as an EMT. Basically being an EMT would allow me to get hours in the medical field to enhance my applications to schools in the future. I knew I would enjoy it, but I feared the off shifts, driving big ambulances in a HUGE city, being on call constantly, working weekends, and basically having no life other than EMT. But I applied everywhere anyhow. I knew I would miss working with children so I also placed a request into a local children's hospital to volunteer on my off days to get my kid fix and help little sicklings.

The volunteer process takes 6 weeks...they are serious about this stuff! But while cruising the hospital website I came across a job that sounded interested BUT didn't think I was quite qualified. I figured the worst that could happen was my application would get trashed and I would move on. So I went for it and got a call within 2 days asking me to come in the next day for an interview.

Off I went nervous as can be, but it went well. The problem was...they had at least 6 more interviews after me and had plenty before me. So I basically just let it go and kept applying elsewhere.

Friday I got another call. I figured it would be them telling me that i was not what they were looking for....however that was not the case. I GOT THE JOB!!!

Now I am employed by:
The largest children's hospital in CA. And I will be working full time DAYS with KIDS! Seriously a huge answer to prayer. I am a Physical Therapy Aide and will be assisting the physical therapists and occupational therapists with their treatment of lots of little lovely children. What could be better. Getting paid for something i was 100% willing to volunteer for. Seems like this happens to me all the time because that is how I got my job at COCUSA back in 2003. Called them just wanting to volunteer my time and they hired me. Now i got to Rady just wanting to volunteer my time and they hire me :o) Maybe if I try to volunteer to get into a Masters or Doctorate program they will just accept me. haha

When that time comes we will see, but for now I am just thrilled to have a wonderful job with wonderful people in an AMAZING city!

Thanks for all the prayers!

Some of my favorite people in the world

My little precious princesses....Gosh I miss them.

The troops...yes I am pretty sure if Bush sees this he will ask us all to book it over seas and take care of Iraq and Afghanistan.

Awe Hubby

Have I mentioned that I LOVE our photographers?

A little IL there for y'all Midwestern folk

Sophie looks like someone is trying to get her, but yet she still looks cute. How does she do it?

Wild Animals...Beware

Micah and I took advantage of our year pass to the San Diego Zoo which includes the Wild Animal Park as well. So we went on a little Safari ride (not half as awesome as England BUT the park was beautiful), checked out animals, watched a Gorilla battle, and just enjoyed the beautiful sunshine.

White Rino....only 8 left in the world. 6 in the Czech Republic and the other 2 are located here in San Diego. How special

Getting ready to hop in the jeep.

These vultures creeped me out. If you click on the pic and blow it up, look at the eyes of the bird on the lower branch. Umm death.

Pretty bird

Pretty waterfall in the middle of the park

Overlooking the Safari park. Beautiful area for sure

All of the lady lions in the pride. Feasting

Do not wake a sleeping Lion....seriously. I felt like in a move and it was going to jump out and eat me, but he didn't. He feel back asleep

Momma Black Rino and baby Black Rino....the baby was so stinking cute.

One of my favorite zoo findings...seriously how cool would it be to be a giraffe

Look at the sweet little baby with the HUGE head and little tiny legs. precious

My pet Gorilla.

The bird....

Yes this is a bird. that white circle is it's eye...and the little TINY pointy thing on the lower left side is it's beak. Weird little thing

This is PROOF that Dinosaurs and birds are related. seriously. if this is not a raptor i don't know what is. It actually made my scream a little when it flew over. CREEPY little guy

Feeding the birdies

This little guy cracks me up because his feathers on his head puff up and look like a mohawk

In case you didn't know, I'm a turtle

and so is the man I married apparently, but the best part is....This picture captures the moment Micah stuck his hand in bird poop :o)

Sweetest little deer ever. taking a bit of a nap while I pet them.

USS Midway

Living in San Diego....there is no dull moment. If anyone ever lives here and says that there is nothing to do, they are crazy. Peoria...has NOTHING to do, San Diego has just about everything you could possibly imagine.

Our adventure this weekend was downtown....There is a Naval aircraft carrier parked and used as a museum. Basically, you pay $17.00 per person, get individual headsets that are your tour guides throughout the day. You can then wander around the three levels of the ship and put buttons on your head set to hear info about it. I think we took about 150 pics, so these are just a few that don't do the ship justice. If anyone comes to visit this is a MUST SEE. Even I liked it! It really makes you appreciate the men in uniform...

First little plane you come to when you enter the ship.

Micah waiting for me to take a picture so we can go through the LONG hallway of doors... not for claustrophobic people!!

Beds where everyone slept....this picture makes the beds look twice as big as they really were. basically, if you sleep on your side, you probably would not fit.

People would not move for this picture but in case you cannot tell it reads "(Pratt) & Whitney R-2800 Double Wasp Engine The Engine that won the war" I just wanted to make sure people knew that I won the war....

There was a jail under the main floors and there were bathroom facilities for the prisoners. Micah couldn't help himself.

This dude is in trouble

The Engine room. I cannot imagine how hot this place would be while the engines were running....it was a big tangled mess of machines and big things. crazy

Birds eye view of the ship. If you can read it, Sayonara is spelled out. There were actually navy men in uniform forming the letters to say goodbye to Tokyo Bay.

Uhh i just liked the fact that a lot of the piping was pink or purple haha.

The top deck was loaded with planes and jets and helicopters. You could enter some of them and look around. Amazing!

Statue in the park next to the Midway...you can tell just how big it is by looking at the people next to it.

View from the ship. Coronado bridge is across the way.

My favorite pic of the day.

My two stud muffin pilots. Micah was jealous

Midway, half of it.

The other half of the Midway.

Walking back to the car, Micah and i sat to watch a cruise ship leave....sun was setting as it pulled away.

This is another boat in the harbor that you can tour. People are dressed as pirates. Kinda interesting but the boat looked cool.

Sunset over the harbor....seriously....I could live here. Oh wait, I do.

If you like it....you better come visit us :o)