Surviving the Week

God continues to grant me endurance and peace. When I thought I couldn't handle anymore, God was always there to open another door. This week has been a long one. The week started with a continuation of me feeling physically awful from the previous week. There have been a ton of kids out at school, but I just didn't want to waste a day I could use to travel for a sick day! The hard-headed Nauman side of me wouldn't call in sick and really didn't want to go to the doctor, but I gave in due to way too much pain and that good ol' convience care, which really is the slowest place around. They got me in before school on Tuesday, and that gradually began my road back to recovery. The doctor told me three days before I'd feel better, and she was right, which made those three days feel like eternity! I've had to skip every church and singing function and mom even worked at the public library for me while I took a two hour nap at her house. Mom is great! :) Wednesday brought a new Baby girl into the family, courtesy of Jody and Rachel Suggs. Precious Emma was born at 6am on the 16th, 6 lb. 10 oz, 21" long. Thursday, a day which I was actually going to call in sick brought 17 subs to the Junior High, with not a single one in my classroom. After an hour of calling almost everyone on the list I was given I gave up - just went to school sick, but thankfully, they found coverage for me for a family funeral I needed to attend at 2.

My distant cousin Darryl was killed in a car wreck last week - so tragic. He was 40 years old with three kids and a loving family - such a sad funeral, but I was thankful to be able to go. Mom and I rode together, attended the graveside and visited with family at the community center in Midfield. We do have a lot of family in this town and area, which many of you know, and unfortunately it's times like these when you actually have a chance to visit and catch up with everyone - that was a blessing. On our way back into town, mom and I stopped off at the hospital to see Baby Emma - she and Rachel both have an infection and will be in the hospital for the next six days. I don't know all the details, but as of today, both are doing much better. Emma is adorable - and no, I didn't hold her - still too cautious about my own "not feeling well" so I will have to spoil her another time.

And then there was Friday. Friday I woke up feeling great! I reviewed my class for a test they have on Monday, organized my room a bit, and pampered myself with a hair appointment! Oh, did I mention it was pay day this week, with my new missing years of service and Masters degree added?! I thought I could use a bit of pampering! Nothing too drastic - just the ability to no longer see grey hair, and a bit of blonde roots again :) Dad picked me up for our Homecoming game last night, and well, the game itself was awful, and the lack of a breeze produced a sticky night, so we came home early. Although it wasn't the greatest game, I did enjoy seeing some familiar faces, and finally feeling well enough to do something.

That brings me to today. I woke up way too early for a Saturday, and in a few minutes I will be opening the garage to begin a morning of outdoor grooming! I talked Dad into coming over to help, and Jordan offered a hand out as well - I just have to wake her up so we can start! It's another day of pampering for me - I plan to get my nails done this afternoon after a walk around Market Days, so all in all, it should be a great day! I am so thankful to be feeling better!

This next week should be just as busy - workshop in Victoria on Monday, working at the library and supper club on Tuesday and then my man flies in Wednesday evening. It's that time when he is fortunate enough to meet the rest of my family - pray for him! LOL! He's only met mom and Billy, so this week should prove to be memorable for all! God has blessed me beyond belief.

So enjoy this weekend! Go outside - bask in this beautiful weather and day God has given us!