Hey I haven't written in a while... been really busy. I guess when I had all of that time on my hands, I started to get lazy so as life works I was sent more to do. I started a new job in addition to the one I already have. Dan's mom mentioned my name to someone who needed some help with their parents. They called and offered me a job on the spot. I visited with them the next day, and met Ruth and Harold. They live togeth in a one bedroom apartment in a retirement home for seniors who are independent. Ruth is becoming dependent on others. She has dementia and is on medication to calm her. She has been very sweet to me since we've met, and her husband is just as charming. I feel like they could be my grandparents. A typical day is helping Ruth eat breakfast, making sure she stays awake and remembers that her food is food. Then she naps and I talk or read a book until she decides she can get up. About then it's lunch time and we go down to lunch. My shift starts at 7:45am until 12pm. Then I go home, eat and head to Sunshine Terrace at 4pm - 11pm. It's a hard week to do it everyday, but with some new staff, I will only have to work at the morning job 3 days a week. That should be good, then I will be able to see Dan again. :)
Dan and I went on a date to celebrate our very first date together Jan 31 2006. We went to our favorite restaurant, Calloways in Smithfeild. Then we watched a movie together and played the new lego Indiana Jones xbox game. It was a blast. After we stopped by Best Buy, we've been waiting for... dun dun da dun.. our video camera we ordered. It's the Sony Handycam with full HD 1080p (HDR-SR12). It has the touch screen, a veiw finder and a nob on the front that can be used for multiple things like focus where you want, and lighting (according to what you want it to be used for). We love it, can't wait to use it.
Well, I sure miss my family and pray for you alot. I pray that Kirsten and the girls are doing ok, and I wish I could there to help. I keep hearing about everyone getting laid off and it's worrying me. I guess Dan's cousin got laid off and he just got married and has a baby girl. I don't know what to do to prepare for the future, but I feel a need to do so. I want to keep our family safe and supplied with funds and food. Hope you are all doing good. I love you!
