Easter this year was a day of discovery for me. I discovered I have a sister that I had no idea had ever been born. My brother send me a text to wish me a Happy Easter then added the fact we have a sister. Once I got through the shock and excitement he mentioned there is not only one sister but two.
My mom was married before and I was adopted by my dad at age nine months. I was very blessed in that my dad adopted me he is a wonderful father. My biological father on the other hand, I do not know him. I only know he has denied my birth until recently.
My brother is only three months younger than I am and we have an older brother that is 15 months older than me. Our biological father was a bit of a rounder in his youth. Chuck and I are close and have been since we met. He and I met at age five and were told at age eleven we were siblings. We honestly had no idea, we honestly believed we had so much in common due to our being the same age. He is my strength as we discover more about siblings and family we had no idea existed. Together we discuss our worries and fears at times in meeting more siblings.
My new sister is Sarah and she found me on Facebook. I never in the world thought I would be found by a sibling that I did not know existed. I also did not think any of them would want to contact me. I am going to our hometown to meet her at the end of this month. We chat at least twice a week on Facebook and have exchanged phone numbers. She and I have so much in common it is a wonder we were not raised together. As we share the moments we have had in life before finding one another we discover more and more how much we are alike. The two of us share many of the same life experiences.
Now it seems I have the family I had always wished for as a child. I wanted a large family of siblings. Officially I have three sisters and three brothers. The third brother we have yet to locate and meet. But it is quite a discovery finding siblings and an adventure locating them.
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
My Writing
I find it easier to write about the things I already know. The words flow easily and at times in all directions. Typing all my thoughts on the subject can be considered somewhat of a release. Once all the information has poured from my fingertips onto the page it is time to focus. The focus is to choose one to three areas of the subject to discuss. My goal is not to sound as if I am on a soap box ranting and droning on about the subject.
Recently, I have found writing about the things I of which I am not an expert is a nice change. I have to research the subject in its entirety. By researching the subject I am able to have a fountain of information to pour over and choose the one area I would like to focus and learn more about on the subject.
All in all writing is both a learning and growth process. I must leaarn what to put in and most importantly what to leave out of my writing. There are some topics that are too personal to write about in an essay. Other topics are open for discussion and input is easier to take.
Recently, I have found writing about the things I of which I am not an expert is a nice change. I have to research the subject in its entirety. By researching the subject I am able to have a fountain of information to pour over and choose the one area I would like to focus and learn more about on the subject.
All in all writing is both a learning and growth process. I must leaarn what to put in and most importantly what to leave out of my writing. There are some topics that are too personal to write about in an essay. Other topics are open for discussion and input is easier to take.
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
My Children
My oldest son is a college freshman. It is almost as if I blinked and he was grown. He is already thinking about changing his major and altering his career choice. I feel this is a good move for him due to the fact he is enrolled in general education classes.
My younger son graduates high school this year. His graduation day approached too quickly. He is a young man and ready to embark on his future. Next fall he too will be a college student working toward his educational goals. Presently, he is overwhelmed with the number of choices he has in the area of career.
My oldest daughter is a high school freshman and knows she will attend SIU. She has changed her major a few times, and I feel she will be set when she arrives at college and changes will be at a minimum. Her career choices range from social worker to attorney, psychologist to teacher. I believe she will do something that will make a difference in the world.
My youngest daughter is in thrid grade. She is a very bright child like her older siblings. Her goal is to make a difference. Right now she would like to be a teacher but I know that will change as she gets older. My youngest is a person all of her own. When she was younger she seemed like she had a little bit of each of her siblings personalities rolled into one. But now she is truly an individual.
All of my children in ym opinion are very talented and intelligent. They bring me much joy in this life which is a blessing. I hope each will follow their heart and do what they feel passionate about as adults.
My younger son graduates high school this year. His graduation day approached too quickly. He is a young man and ready to embark on his future. Next fall he too will be a college student working toward his educational goals. Presently, he is overwhelmed with the number of choices he has in the area of career.
My oldest daughter is a high school freshman and knows she will attend SIU. She has changed her major a few times, and I feel she will be set when she arrives at college and changes will be at a minimum. Her career choices range from social worker to attorney, psychologist to teacher. I believe she will do something that will make a difference in the world.
My youngest daughter is in thrid grade. She is a very bright child like her older siblings. Her goal is to make a difference. Right now she would like to be a teacher but I know that will change as she gets older. My youngest is a person all of her own. When she was younger she seemed like she had a little bit of each of her siblings personalities rolled into one. But now she is truly an individual.
All of my children in ym opinion are very talented and intelligent. They bring me much joy in this life which is a blessing. I hope each will follow their heart and do what they feel passionate about as adults.
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
My Writings
My writing lately has been a struggle. I seem to be held in place on my first essay. Continuously looking over it wondering how to change it to something more worthy of an A. It seems to be a very far reach away. Lucky for me Stephanie has given me guidance to improve what I have begun. I am hoping this will work so I can finally put the paper to rest rather than continue the tweaking process. This is the longest I have spent finishing a paper and feel a little stress.
Presently I am insearch of how to improve not only mi first paper but my second one also. The second paper does not seem to be as much of a task as the first. So, I will complete it and be able to lay it to rest.
Lastly, I will need to produce two more papers of better than C quality to achieve the grade i want by the end of this class. I am somewhat timid when it comes to approaching yet another paper for class. But I will continue on and take it as it comes. It is helpful my peers review the papers and help guide me to the best possible paper I can produce.
Presently I am insearch of how to improve not only mi first paper but my second one also. The second paper does not seem to be as much of a task as the first. So, I will complete it and be able to lay it to rest.
Lastly, I will need to produce two more papers of better than C quality to achieve the grade i want by the end of this class. I am somewhat timid when it comes to approaching yet another paper for class. But I will continue on and take it as it comes. It is helpful my peers review the papers and help guide me to the best possible paper I can produce.
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Going Green and Healthcare Reform
Consider for a moment what "going green" means to a person working in the medical field. When companies go green ataff is reduced and it makes job openings more limited. The new healthcare reform could potentially limit jobs also. By makiong medical insurance available to all and cutting medical costs, I see less jobs in the future and possible loweer pay.
As a nursing student I am concerned about how each will effect my future. Will there be openings for all of us graduating from the program? I hope so, all of us have worked hard to get to where we are and look forward to beginning our career as a registered nurse. Methodist decided a few years ago to go green and that cost around 106 nurses their jobs. The remodeling Methodist did made units more ergonomically friendly which meant less staff was needed per unit. Now add the new healthcare reform with medical costs being cut, it makes one wonder how many more jobs will be lost. Methodist is not the only hospital making cuts, it is happening in all hospitals nationwide.
I agree all people should have affordable healthcare and that costs in healthcare have sky rocketed over the years. But, how will all these things meant to be good affect those of us working toward a degree in the medical field?
As a nursing student I am concerned about how each will effect my future. Will there be openings for all of us graduating from the program? I hope so, all of us have worked hard to get to where we are and look forward to beginning our career as a registered nurse. Methodist decided a few years ago to go green and that cost around 106 nurses their jobs. The remodeling Methodist did made units more ergonomically friendly which meant less staff was needed per unit. Now add the new healthcare reform with medical costs being cut, it makes one wonder how many more jobs will be lost. Methodist is not the only hospital making cuts, it is happening in all hospitals nationwide.
I agree all people should have affordable healthcare and that costs in healthcare have sky rocketed over the years. But, how will all these things meant to be good affect those of us working toward a degree in the medical field?
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Me, Myself and I
When writing about me and the interests I have it becomes a bit of a task. The task is not finding things to write about but rather narrowing down the information I add to the paper. I have a tendency to write freely and add all the information that comes to mind rather than beginning with an outline. I scour all the information I can find, pouring together all the information I have located and have a tendency of losing the main idea. In the future, I shall outline my thoughts and remain in the same thought throughout the entire paper.
Myself as a writer, I am comfortable. I do not have a problem doing the research. Nor do I dread the idea of researching a new topic. I look forward to the research and gaining the new knowledge. By gaining the knowledge I am able to move forward on topic and know I am on track with the information I am writing about in my essay. My comfort level is high on topics I am already knowledgable. But, comfort level on new topics is not as high. I feel I must look at the new topic form every possible angle and research until I have developed a mid-reange comfort level.
I am looking forward to completing my essays that must be written for this semester. My hopes are that it will help me in my future. The ways I am hoping it will help is to aid me in getting my thought processes put together. I will grow into having the ability to write items in the correct order and support my claim.
Myself as a writer, I am comfortable. I do not have a problem doing the research. Nor do I dread the idea of researching a new topic. I look forward to the research and gaining the new knowledge. By gaining the knowledge I am able to move forward on topic and know I am on track with the information I am writing about in my essay. My comfort level is high on topics I am already knowledgable. But, comfort level on new topics is not as high. I feel I must look at the new topic form every possible angle and research until I have developed a mid-reange comfort level.
I am looking forward to completing my essays that must be written for this semester. My hopes are that it will help me in my future. The ways I am hoping it will help is to aid me in getting my thought processes put together. I will grow into having the ability to write items in the correct order and support my claim.
Monday, March 1, 2010
Rebellion or Reinvention
The question at hand is do teens really reinvent themselves between the ages of
12-18. Some sociologists say it is a patternin life others a rebellion. But which is the truth and is there anything wrong with either one?
Zack is a 17-year-old senior in high school. He has recently decided to reinvent himself and his social life. Zackariah ahs changed his way of thinking, declared independence, lost weight, changed his style of dress, and has reinvented himself. Although he now has a social life that is active he claims he still feels empty and sometimes lost. his time soent away from home has increased in order to keep up with his fast moving friends. It has taken him two months to realize he needs more time at home. The good news is he is a good boy and does what he should. He has a girlfriend and is learning about relationships. Zackariah made changes for himself, personal growth is an important step in life and he is learning as he grows.
Martin is a 19-year old freshman and says he went through some og the same changes as Zack. He was declaring his independence and working toward the man he would like to be in the future. Dating a new girl he really liked seemed to change his priorities in a positive way. He wanted to be more so he could have more to offer to her. Some changes he has made are being more involved with homeework and learning to delegate time a little better.
Anastazia is a 15-year-old high school freshman, and is very independent. Annie has made many big decisions in her young life that she felt would benefit her in the present and the future. She knows what she is good at and focuses on those things. Her style of dress and her style as a person changes as she grows and learns. She has set goals in life that are clear cut and she has a plan. Annie intelligent and loves to read, she is not afraid to admit her likes or her dislikes. She is a part of a group of girls she spends time with when she can and they are all precise like her.
It seems all children must find themselves, so to speak, but for the most part they need to spread their wings and learn to fly so they can soar. All three of these children have found their footing and are moving forward. Each has changed over time, with new ways of thinking, expresssing themselves, dressing, and being themselves. They are a wonderful group of young people and will accomplish what they set out to do because they have been allowed to grow and have been supported on their new growth. They are reinventing themselves and seeing to having their needs met, they are becoming the adults they want to be.
12-18. Some sociologists say it is a patternin life others a rebellion. But which is the truth and is there anything wrong with either one?
Zack is a 17-year-old senior in high school. He has recently decided to reinvent himself and his social life. Zackariah ahs changed his way of thinking, declared independence, lost weight, changed his style of dress, and has reinvented himself. Although he now has a social life that is active he claims he still feels empty and sometimes lost. his time soent away from home has increased in order to keep up with his fast moving friends. It has taken him two months to realize he needs more time at home. The good news is he is a good boy and does what he should. He has a girlfriend and is learning about relationships. Zackariah made changes for himself, personal growth is an important step in life and he is learning as he grows.
Martin is a 19-year old freshman and says he went through some og the same changes as Zack. He was declaring his independence and working toward the man he would like to be in the future. Dating a new girl he really liked seemed to change his priorities in a positive way. He wanted to be more so he could have more to offer to her. Some changes he has made are being more involved with homeework and learning to delegate time a little better.
Anastazia is a 15-year-old high school freshman, and is very independent. Annie has made many big decisions in her young life that she felt would benefit her in the present and the future. She knows what she is good at and focuses on those things. Her style of dress and her style as a person changes as she grows and learns. She has set goals in life that are clear cut and she has a plan. Annie intelligent and loves to read, she is not afraid to admit her likes or her dislikes. She is a part of a group of girls she spends time with when she can and they are all precise like her.
It seems all children must find themselves, so to speak, but for the most part they need to spread their wings and learn to fly so they can soar. All three of these children have found their footing and are moving forward. Each has changed over time, with new ways of thinking, expresssing themselves, dressing, and being themselves. They are a wonderful group of young people and will accomplish what they set out to do because they have been allowed to grow and have been supported on their new growth. They are reinventing themselves and seeing to having their needs met, they are becoming the adults they want to be.
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