Miller Family Snapshot 2006-04-16
My new bowling ball
That trademark grin
Owen and Micah
Amelia - almost 5 mos
Owen - 21 mos
Miller Family - Easter 2006Wow, I really have a lot to catch you up on, don't I? Well, let's get on with it, and see if I can't do this briefly so as to not bore you all. =)
First off, and most importantly: HAPPY EASTER!
The last true update I sent was on Feb 14th (yikes!). In that update, I told you about how I failed a nursing exam for the first time ever. Well, things didn't get better from there. I failed the following test too. Out of 60 students, 3 people passed the first, 2 people passed the second, and none of them were the same people! Needless to say, our class was not too happy. I had to wear my "student rep" hat that I was elected into back in the first quarter. I spoke with the instructor in person, then had to go to the Nursing Dept. Head. I didn't end up having to go to the dean, and I'm pretty sure that everyone in our class passed when all was said and done.
I learned an altogether separate lesson that quarter. With the children being sick for much of it, I took more time than usual to help Jenna and spend time with the family. The end result: a 3.8 overall in the class - the highest grade I've received in nursing school. Hmm... coincidence? I think not.
Other upcoming news about me... I recently paid the $70 for my LPN application, and the $200 required to take the national exam. I should receive word from the testing company within the next couple of weeks regarding when I take the LPN boards. Once I pass that, I'LL ACTUALLY BE A NURSE! Whoa. But the fun continues. We are 2 weeks deep into our 5th quarter - the beginning of the RN road. We have much to do. We've added 20 students to bring our total to 80! Lovin' every minute of it...
I also have the privilege of speaking this coming Thursday. Jenna and I will represent organ donor families. I'll tell you more about it after it has come and gone.
Jenna has been working hard (and working out) to lose weight and get in shape. It has been an exercise in self-control, to say the least! She has done considerably well, and now weighs only .... oh, better not do that. I think it would benefit our marriage (and my life) if I didn't go down that road. =) I really am so proud of her, though!
Owen... wow. Where do I start with him? =) Actually, despite what I'm about to share, he's doing very well. He turned 21 months old Saturday. He's growing like crazy, loves his new "big boy" Hot Wheels toothbrush, and still adores his sister (thank God!). But please pray - for many things. First, to make a long story short, we discovered that Owen has a 2 cm cyst at the base of his brain. Our doctor says its nothing to be concerned about, and that such things can be considered fairly common. He will consult with the best peds neurosurgeon in Spokane (who coincidentally worked on Micah after the accident). Jenna and I are honestly doing quite well with the news - we don't believe it is anything to fear. However, we are praying that Jesus would heal him of the cyst just the same. Also, we have an appointment with an ENT doc tomorrow to discuss the potential for getting tubes for his ears, due to the repeated ear infections he has had. Please pray for wisdom, that we would know what we need to do.
Lil Amelia is fast becoming not-so-lil-Amelia. She turns 5 months old on Tuesday, and has recently discovered her feet. They are her new best friends. She also rolled over from her back to her belly without assistance for the first time this weekend. One might think that with this being the third time through child-rearing for us, that rolling over might not be as exciting. But really, it's just as exciting as it was with Micah and with Owen. What fun it is to count the milestones!!
Well, that about covers it about us for right now. Hope you enjoy the photos (I particularly liked the one of me using my new bowling ball). Thanks again to all who prayed for us during Micah's birthday - we sooooo appreciated it! Until I write again (hopefully sooner next time, but no guarantees - hee hee), may the Lord bless you and yours. We hope your upcoming week makes you a better person (during the good times it will bring, and the bad). Hmm. I almost deleted that last sentence, for fear that you think that we think you're not good people. I just thought it'd better to say something like that rather than "hope your week is a good one!" Because really, if each week doesn't make us better people, what good is it doing? Hope that makes sense. It might be nothing more than "1 a.m. wisdom". =)
Regardless, as always, we'd enjoy hearing from you. In the meantime...
Resting in God's Grace,
The Miller Fam - E, J, M, O and A
First off, and most importantly: HAPPY EASTER!
The last true update I sent was on Feb 14th (yikes!). In that update, I told you about how I failed a nursing exam for the first time ever. Well, things didn't get better from there. I failed the following test too. Out of 60 students, 3 people passed the first, 2 people passed the second, and none of them were the same people! Needless to say, our class was not too happy. I had to wear my "student rep" hat that I was elected into back in the first quarter. I spoke with the instructor in person, then had to go to the Nursing Dept. Head. I didn't end up having to go to the dean, and I'm pretty sure that everyone in our class passed when all was said and done.
I learned an altogether separate lesson that quarter. With the children being sick for much of it, I took more time than usual to help Jenna and spend time with the family. The end result: a 3.8 overall in the class - the highest grade I've received in nursing school. Hmm... coincidence? I think not.
Other upcoming news about me... I recently paid the $70 for my LPN application, and the $200 required to take the national exam. I should receive word from the testing company within the next couple of weeks regarding when I take the LPN boards. Once I pass that, I'LL ACTUALLY BE A NURSE! Whoa. But the fun continues. We are 2 weeks deep into our 5th quarter - the beginning of the RN road. We have much to do. We've added 20 students to bring our total to 80! Lovin' every minute of it...
I also have the privilege of speaking this coming Thursday. Jenna and I will represent organ donor families. I'll tell you more about it after it has come and gone.
Jenna has been working hard (and working out) to lose weight and get in shape. It has been an exercise in self-control, to say the least! She has done considerably well, and now weighs only .... oh, better not do that. I think it would benefit our marriage (and my life) if I didn't go down that road. =) I really am so proud of her, though!
Owen... wow. Where do I start with him? =) Actually, despite what I'm about to share, he's doing very well. He turned 21 months old Saturday. He's growing like crazy, loves his new "big boy" Hot Wheels toothbrush, and still adores his sister (thank God!). But please pray - for many things. First, to make a long story short, we discovered that Owen has a 2 cm cyst at the base of his brain. Our doctor says its nothing to be concerned about, and that such things can be considered fairly common. He will consult with the best peds neurosurgeon in Spokane (who coincidentally worked on Micah after the accident). Jenna and I are honestly doing quite well with the news - we don't believe it is anything to fear. However, we are praying that Jesus would heal him of the cyst just the same. Also, we have an appointment with an ENT doc tomorrow to discuss the potential for getting tubes for his ears, due to the repeated ear infections he has had. Please pray for wisdom, that we would know what we need to do.
Lil Amelia is fast becoming not-so-lil-Amelia. She turns 5 months old on Tuesday, and has recently discovered her feet. They are her new best friends. She also rolled over from her back to her belly without assistance for the first time this weekend. One might think that with this being the third time through child-rearing for us, that rolling over might not be as exciting. But really, it's just as exciting as it was with Micah and with Owen. What fun it is to count the milestones!!
Well, that about covers it about us for right now. Hope you enjoy the photos (I particularly liked the one of me using my new bowling ball). Thanks again to all who prayed for us during Micah's birthday - we sooooo appreciated it! Until I write again (hopefully sooner next time, but no guarantees - hee hee), may the Lord bless you and yours. We hope your upcoming week makes you a better person (during the good times it will bring, and the bad). Hmm. I almost deleted that last sentence, for fear that you think that we think you're not good people. I just thought it'd better to say something like that rather than "hope your week is a good one!" Because really, if each week doesn't make us better people, what good is it doing? Hope that makes sense. It might be nothing more than "1 a.m. wisdom". =)
Regardless, as always, we'd enjoy hearing from you. In the meantime...
Resting in God's Grace,
The Miller Fam - E, J, M, O and A
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