LuvBug

Season of Change

Wow its been a long time since I have sat down to blog - so sorry.  Between being a full time mom and wife, a full time nurse, a photographer and many other hats I just have not had time to sit down.

Now I guess you are wondering why today?  Why is today different from any other day?  I have to say it is not due to turning in any of my wonderful hats I wear, but it is due to the fact we have some big news to tell everyone......

Anyone that knows us very well knows we are always open to change, we are nomads at heart and we are always open to where God leads us.  Well, God has opened the doors for us to move to Hickory, NC.  Jason has been offered a job as a Campus Pastor at Christ Church.  We are very excited about this opportunity and we truly fell in love with the town.  There are big town aspects as well as small town aspects.  We are close to hiking, skiing, and the beach.  They even have a farmer's market every Saturday were I can get fresh fruits and vegetables.  The landscape is beautiful, which means ample places to take pictures.  And we have found a cute little house to rent that is on 1.5 acres with sturdy trees to hang swings for the kids.

Our big move is planned for May 31st.  Please pray for us during this time.  As much fun change can be it is also very stressful.  We are going to miss our families at The Vine and I am going to miss my family at work, as well as all the wonderful families I love on every week.  Part of my heart will always stay in Atlanta :).

 

Ace of Cakes Pictures

 

   

 

 

 

 
 
 

I meet Duff on Ace of Cakes!!

Last December Ace of Cakes came to visit CHOA.  It was so fun to meet a cake celebritiy - he was sincere, nice, friendly, warm, a jokester & very approachable.  He was absolutely fabulous with the patients & families - Duff made sure he spoke with everyone on the floor & spent time in the rooms of patients that couldn't come out to the family room.  Duff is just the same in person as he is on TV.  Plus his cake was delicious as well as beautiful.  It did not even look like a cake - I was amazed!!

The episode airs this Thursday, April 15th, at 10:00 pm on the Food Network - and if you miss it you can always check it out on the computer later.  Don't miss it - tune in so you can see our amazing cake!!

 

Help Cure Childhood Cancer

At the Aflac Cancer Center I have the privilege of being a part of the patients and families lives who are diagnosed with cancer.  I have seen first hand what research can do and the lives it saves.  My mom, my kids and I have joined together with the Aflac Cancer Center Team to support the mission of CURE and Lauren's Run.

CURE Childhood Cancer sponsors Lauren’s Run in honor of two little girls named Lauren who lost their lives to cancer.  The money raised at the run is dedicated to pediatric cancer research at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. CURE believes that through cutting edge research we can find a cure for pediatric cancer in our lifetime.  Lauren's Run is one step toward that goal.

Please join us by being a part of Lauren's Run by donating money, any amount will be appreciated - every dollar counts in research. Donating through this website is simple, fast and totally secure.  It is also the most efficient way to support our fundraising efforts.

Thank you for your support :)!!

You can make a donation by visiting:  http://www.firstgiving.com/aflaccancercenter

We all share one passion...

Last night I had a wonderful time at the Camp Sunshine House. I spent a night with some of the most wonderful nurses in Atlanta (Aflac staff at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta) talking, eating, and enjoying massages, facials and manicures by Spa Sydell. I always love hanging out with a bunch of girls and I really enjoy being pampered. The greatest spa in Atlanta (Spa Sydell) provided the pampering on a volunteer basis, and the Camp Sunshine House staff was there to offer direction and support. What a wonderful night to celebrate some of the bravest children, the most loving caregivers, and all the people who love to give.

God has given us all so many gifts and last night I was in a room full of very compassionate & loving people :)!

Thank you Lord for the gifts you have given me, my health, my ability to nurse, and to love.

The Big Meeting

Today was another big day - I went to my first Assistant Nurse Manager Meeting. I was nervous and excited, now I am just exhausted! We started the day bringing breakfast to the staff to celebrate Nurses Week - it was a feast. We had bagels, pastries, muffins, homemade waffles, fruit with homemade dip, breakfast casseroles, coffee, and OJ. No one should have left hungry. After the fabulous breakfast our Nurse Manger had us pray before the meeting (I know I liked her!) then we got down to business. It is amazing all the things that go on behind the scenes to run a floor - we met hard for 8 hours. I am truly pumped and excited about the new challenges ahead of me. Keep me in your prayers - I will need guidance and patience learning all the in's and out's - God is my strength!

P.S. Explanation of the pictures above: Weatherly sent Chuck E. Cheese to work with me so he could be my assistant (she does this a lot with Jason when he goes on Ministry trips - he always sends home pics so she can enjoy the trip with him).