I wonder why

 So, last week we received a memo from Leadership that one of our Supervisors in the department turned in her two weeks notice for resignation. That was bad, but she's not my Supervisor, so I thought, well it's ok, her team will make it alright. This week. Another Supervisor resignation. This time, my Supervisor! She's the same one who replaced the Supervisor who hired me,  made a big speech about the team not having to worry, that she will not go anywhere, will be there to support us no matter what happens, and we can count on it. Now, all that has changed. What is going on? She had been gone more than a month recently and was back for full two weeks, then this. Not good at all. Then, today, my Senior announced her resignation, too. She has not even been with the company a year. They all say it's for personal reasons and has nothing to do with the way the department is managed. I guess I respect that and more power to them. But, nothing to do with management and how the department is run? I highly doubt that. This would definitely be a high stress month, "season"  at work. Well, no worries. I will go to work. Do my job. Close the door behind me with all the issues. And move on with the rest of the day. Whatever happens at work will stay there. I will not get involve and stress myself out. ~smiles~

Other than that, all is well with me. My hubby is coming home soon. We're planning a visit to FL and TX for the holidays, God willing. We're excited! Neither one of us had been to Orlando, FL, so this would be very exciting. Plus, we have not seen our family and friends in TX for two years, so even better.We get to spend time with them over the holidays. Yey! I just need to find someone to watch Browny and Princess for three weeks, then we're good to go. Hoooooahh!  (Army version of wooohooo) LOL.

That's all for today Xangaville. Take care everyone and good night!

Second time around...

Last year, three days before my birthday, my husband left for Iraq. This time around, he is still there and unfortunately, I will have to spend my birthday all by my lonesome* once again. Not fun at all! But, no worries... it is well with my soul.

Anyway, happy birthday ME!!! It's ok even if the whole world forgets because God never does! Thank you Lord for the opportunity to experience your loving-kindness and enduring faithfulness. Thank you for the many blessings, grace, and mercy daily. Thank you for the strength to make it through each day and your faithfulness to protect and keep my love safe. Bring him home to me soon, alive and well.

Thank you Jesus!

The Power of the spoken word

The power of the spoken word is remarkable. Thursday, last week, I was talking with my coworkers and we were all wondering what we would be doing the next day and what was that 3-hour-long meeting was all about? Sharron said, "I don't know..." Michael said, "Well, whatever it is, they've kept it in a hush hush and no one even knows about it except the Leadership. Usually, some info leaks and either Cary or Robyn knows about it, but this time...no one knows." Linda said, "Yeah, I wonder what's going on?....I hope it's not a lay off or anything." Then, I butted and said, "I will be sick tomorrow, so I don't have to come in to work."  What was I thinking? Apparently, I wasn't thinking. Of course, I was joking and the coworkers understood it. I showed up to work the next day...and lo and behold...I wasn't feeling too good, either. What's up with that? It's like a spirit looming  around, listening, watching, looking for an opportunity to grab hold of what I say and turn it into reality?

So, I'd be careful next time...each time for that matter!

By the way, Friday was great! The 3-hour-long meeting was merely to gather the team in appreciation for the hard work we've been doing for the company. We watched the Pursuit of Happyness, had some candies and popcorn, then, hotdogs for lunch. Then, I got to go home at 1:30 pm. Woohoo!! It was a sunny, fun day!

Today? ......It's Monday, April 9. Our 5 years and 2 months wedding anniversary** I decided to take the day off, too! Woooohooo!! Now, I need to find a way to get busy. What about that book I've been trying to put off for some time? Yeah, what about it? I wonder how many pages I could read in 8 hours? Hmmm...we'll see.

Take care ya'll! Watch out what you say or you'll never know what will happen to it.....or....... you..

fun stuff

some pictures fom Washington D.C. cool place. i'd go back again one of these days.

another sleepless night...

It's fifteen minutes past midnight and here I am still surfing the net and blogging. What's up with me? It must be this anticipation....this excitement, this expectation I feel  that something great is about to happen in just a few more hours. He must be sleepless, too, trying to catch flight from one place to another trying to get home. You'll be just fine, my love. I'll be right here waiting.

I can't believe it. In a few more days, we'll be celebrating our 5th year anniversary. How time flies! It's not always easy keeping the relationship together. In fact, it's challenging these days, but I would have to give honor to Whom honor is due and that is to Christ Jesus, our Lord. He keeps us together. He gives us grace and mercy to help us through tough times. I had no idea that I could be married, live on my own for months at a time away from him and still have the strength to make it through each day. It just has to be God!!! So, thank you!

Other areas in my life...is looking up. Work is getting tolerable. The new boss is showing her human side, so that's good. Teammates are  talking more, getting in groups to discuss issues and to build team spirit. I just can't stand the 2-hour-mandatory team building meetings every Tuesday. Is there something else we can do for 2 hours than talk about issues we don't want to talk about?

I know I still have to discover ... my real purpose. Or...maybe I should say... I need to learn to be willing to live my purpose. Whatever it is....I need to do it quickly or next thing I'll know, I'll be in that point in my life when I look back and regret all the times and opportunites I've wasted.  Lord Jesus, help!

.......so....this is it! Good night Xangaville!