Time marches on

Hello friends and family!
I have been away from this site for a very long time. When I started this blog, it was to meet a class requirement. And when the requirement was no longer there, I got busy with other things. Today I thought I'd revisit the idea to see if I might want to get going again. I find that actually miss writing--especially when it's for the fun of it, rather than for an assignment. So much has happened since my last post.

The last time I was here, I wrote about our loss of a dear friend and relative. It was earth-shattering, but here I am, eight months later, and my girls and I have all moved forward. My oldest, Amanda, is still teaching high school choir and doing an amazing job! Her husband, Brian, is studying to be an ordained minister. My middle girl, Rebecca, just took her state board test and is now a licensed cosmetologist, and is getting ready to give birth to my first grandchild! Amazingly, the baby is due right around the anniversary of Juan's death. What a beautiful way to look at life and its incredible cycle. My youngest, Rosemary, is now in cosmetology school and is doing well. Juan would be so proud of his nieces!

I'm getting close to graduation! I'll be ready to graduate in June with my BA in English Literature. I can't believe it! Then I'll begin the process of getting my credentials. My goal is to teach before it's time to retire! When I look back, I realize that I have learned so much over the last few years. Before I began at CSUSB, I thought being an English major would be all about learning to teach grammar and writing. Iwas so wrong. I have read more than I ever thought I would. My professors have been amazing, and sometimes made life so difficult, but they have truly given me a world of experiences. This year, I had to travel to the main campus in San Bernardino for a quarter (3 classes) and it really made me step outside my comfort zone! All-in-all, it was a good experience, and I'm glad I was able to do it. However, I'm really glad I will be back at the Palm Desert Campus for the rest of the year!

I'm so happy to be back here, and I look forward to sharing with you all. I hope you haven't given up on me.

Talk to you soon!