So as always, I begin with my blog update with a "sorry it's taken me so long to update you" apology. I have no excuses. I'm learning that we make time for what's important. These days my world is/was focused on being a teacher/counselor/mom to middle school students, a co-director for a community choir called Northwestern Singers (which now is officially over until next season :( ), teaching private lessons, and staying connected with family and friends. If we haven't connected in awhile, let's make a skype date or phone date and get it on the calendar!
Anyway, to add to the craziness above, my mom is having heart valve replacement surgery at St. Mary's hospital. In the midst of all the crazy, I feel a peace that passes all understanding. I know that I can trust in the Lord, and I see how He is blessing me in the midst of the storm. Don't get me wrong--I'm hanging on for dear life. But the point is is that I'm holding on. period. That's all that matters.
Here are some blessings:
1) My school district allows its teachers to use up to 9 sick days a year for immediate family members. So, I was able to take the whole week off of school to support my family. I'm in a hotel room as I type this. :)
2) The choir teacher that retired a few years ago is my sub so my students won't lose a week of rehearsals. For you music educators, you know how HUGE this is. For you educators, you know how great it is that my sub plans were easy to write.
3) My mom's sternum will not have to be cut in half for the replacement. There's a new alternative procedure where they can replace the valve through an incision in the ribs. Thank God for the advances of medical technology.
4) The cost for this new procedure has a $100,000 price tag. OUCH! However, my mom's medicare and tricare for life will cover the whole thing. Yep. My dad's amazing military medical benefits are helping my mother. I love that he is taking care of my mom even though he's no longer here physically.
5) YOU! I've had some great friends and family sending their prayers my way. Love you all!
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