At last (finally an entry!)

It has been quite awhile since my last blog. I've come to the site a few times but didn't feel like writing. The past few weeks have been challenging, to say the least! While in Cleveland, Eric's surgery was postponed because he had 2 more blockages in his heart. It was agreed that the docs would put in 2 stents to open the blockages and the other surgery would be delayed for 6 weeks.

I have been losing weight and trying to stay away from "fattening" things. I have been doing quite well (at least I think so). The past two days haven't been as good as the others, but I am back to the diet once again. I have lost between 10 - 15 pounds so far. A good start!

I had an interview a week and a half ago. I thought I did great, but haven't heard anything yet. I was told I should have heard something (either way) last week, but I did not. That could be good or bad. I am trying to keep my chin up that something will come along. I was able to network with a couple of people and they are now keeping an ear open for anything that I can do.

Friday, I was a facilitator for 43 high school kids at a retreat that deals with volunteering. It was my job to get the group to explore ideas for a project, vote on the ideas, and finally to pick a top project. It was much harder than it has been in the past, but I think the group had a better concensus than before. They will start on planning the project at their next meeting. It is rewarding to work with teens that are working to make a difference in the lives of others!