the recap...i'm back :)

Whelp, I think the summer is finally coming to an end and fall is busting thru. It’s been decently hot and sticky lately…and WET. August was the wettest month in history…not just of past Augusts…but all time. It rained for something like 10-14 days straight and our area is considered somewhat of a disaster. I woke up this morning and after a week without rain we’re back into it. This time, however, it’s COLD rain…and the temp’s down to the high 50s low 60s. ahhhh….it’s refreshing. I spent the morning breaking out my cool weather clothes (because really the weather changes in an instant and we’re never ready) :) Today I don’t have to be in to class until 1pm because I had a 4 hour skills test (ugh!) Thursday with half of the class. The other students have to complete it this morning. So, a trip to the coffee shop with free wifi was definitely in order :) who knows…I may actually adopt this into a Friday tradition (don’t have class on Fridays)…who knows.

Ok – so, summer recap (now that it’s over :( oops…)
1. Moving home. Well, that’s interesting. I’m not saying that it’s horrible to be with family…I love them a ton…but it’s tough to be back after being out on my own. Plus, I don’t really have any friends here. I’m still struggling with that…but maybe with fall starting there will be new opportunities to get involved somewhere…who know.

2. Camp counselor for a week at Spencer Lake Christian Camp. Reggie Dabbs spoke and it was crazy GREAT. I could listen to him everyday. He definitely spoke to the hearts of the counselors and youth pastors as well as the kids. Having 3 cabins of girls to sort of watch over was difficult…LOTS of drama. They were divided into two VERY different groups. I loved them all but it was hard to be pulled in two different directions. People’s feelings got hurt and I’m still trying to help clean up that mess.

3. Women of Faith conference. What a great time to soak it all in. I felt like I had been running on empty for a long time and it was great to have a place to just sit and soak it all in. I wish there had been friends there so I could talk to people about the great stuff that was said…you know…process…but that’s alright. Mom and I had a pretty good time there (though 2 days alone was just enough for us :)

4. School plans fell thru but I found a new class to be a part of. My class started August 22nd – it’s 6 ½ hrs a day, Mon thru Thurs. it’s LONG but good. I’m learning a lot and am starting to really appreciate the tech college atmosphere (more on that later)
5. Mel’s back to school and that’s tough. I miss her being around. The good part about moving her in was that I got the chance to see my boys. They are getting SO BIG. It’s only been 3 months and it’s incredible how much they can do now. I was a little worried they wouldn’t remember me or wouldn’t want to play. But, it only took a few mins before Isaac was all over me and excited to play. I LOVE that! The Pasley’s were great – giving me a place to stay as well as food and fun…I really AM a part of their family…I’m SO blessed :)

6. Identity Theft - someone has all my information and has been trying to open countless credit card accounts. I only know of 6 accounts so far. They were actually able to get 2 accounts open and I only know right now they've racked up $1,400 on one (concert tickets, clothes, tv's, groceries, etc.. - - if they needed groceries i'm the kind of person they could have asked and i'd have made sure they had enough...). It's SUCH a mess. Not sure how it's all going to work out but something's gotta happen....it's SO frustrating!! I've had to file police reports and talk with a lot of investigators...most of which have a hard time believing I'm really me because the other girl keeps calling all these companies trying to convince them She is the real me. It's hard enough to be the real ME and I don't know why someone would want to try...haha. I actually think the problem started with the original CNA class I tried to take out of Milwaukee - they've disappeared and had all my info...crazy. I DO have their address though...I mean the people that have been making bogus accounts and racking up bills. They live at 5166 N. Lover's Lane Rd. , Apt B12 Milwaukee, WI. Hey, if they can give out all my personal info than I can too. The latest credit card company confirmed this address as the one being used for shipping...so I'm putting it out there. If anyone knows this address...feel free to tell 'em to knock it off. I'm thinking of sending them a letter...it's still in the works...as you can probably tell...i'm still a little upset about all of this. So remember....

5166 N. Lover's Lane Rd., Apt B12 Milwaukee, WI :) I actually went past this addy when I was out looking for bday presents for Mel but restrained myself from actually going up to the door (honestly I don't know what I would have done - don't get me wrong...i'm not in the business of threatening anyone...but i kinda want them to know that i know where they're at and that i've passed it on to the police...that and a plea for them to knock it off...you know...).

Whelp – that’s the recap - I'd better hurry up and get to class…more to come now that I’m back in some sort of routine…you know how it is.

Pics to come!

p.s. – please pray for my continuing search for direction. I’m not sure what I’m doing after this 8 week class. I “graduate” Oct. 11th and take the state test soon after that. That’s all the plan I know right now and it’s driving me a little crazy :) I’m sure something will work out…but I fear maybe I’m trying to force the timing on things…