A Good Start

Oh the Olympics! As with any race, a good start is essential! So the Frechette's have begun a race so to speak, to fitness. We all want to get fitter so we can fitter better in smaller clothing, feel fitter and more vibrant and also, it is just plain good for us. So we are to set eating and exercise goals, check in with each other through a private blog (sorry folks) and congratulate and encourage one another. Yesterday we had a most wonderful gathering at Belinda and Nori's...turkey dinner and yummmmm desserts. Warm wonderful family time, sharing and laughing and just plain ole family fun time. That was my last...er next to last, I had scrumptious leftovers in abundance today, full out eating blast until April 29 when Nancy, Peter and Roger arrive, then I cannot guarantee... so TOMORROW I start! Look out fitness world!

Ever Present, Never Ending...CHANGE

Friday. This day is Friday. The near end of my work week. Tomorrow I am on for 7 hours, and only have to go in if urgent cases need to be done during those hours. We hear in the morning. So I am 7 hours away from some true free time. This week we got the news that the hospital where I work has been mandated by its parent corporation to cut its budget by 2.8 million dollars. TWO MILLION EIGHT HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS! At the same time patient care expenditures for necessary equipment (beds, monitors, pumps, OR equipment and renovation etc etc) ... 10 Million is being spent on that project. Last year our hospital performed 200 Bone Marrow Transplants with "very good results". A new hospital is being built on our campus, the Rocky Mountain Hospital For Children. A facility dedicated to high quality care for children at a tertiary care medical center with many specialty services. Just some facts thrown in the mix of information we received. Today was Professional Practice Committee /Council Meeting. Past efforts , goals and information sharing. Then a talk with slide show and video presentation from two nurses who traveled to Haiti to help with the overwhelming needs there. That segment was heart wrenching, many of us were sobbing at the end. One drop in an ocean of need. But then, the ocean is virtually made of innumerable drops, each playing its important minuscule role.

The big news that affected our department is we are loosing a nurse. She is a good friend and has worked three rotations as a travel nurse with us. Her contract has been terminated. She will try to get a job in Denver. Jobs, even in nursing, are at a premium. My hours have been changed. I will pick up more call time, more days a week at less hours per day but still full time. 5 8's rather than 4 10's. A stringent effort to curb overtime and call ins. I am curious how that is supposed to be implemented.

It is a wonderful thing not to be worried about all this. God is in control, so I don't have to worry. I do have to do my part. Be diligent in my relationship with Jesus Christ. Be diligent in my work with an attitude of thankfulness. I do have a job. I do have health insurance ( though my main physician doesn't require insurance, only faith). Maintaining contentment in a world of change is the most wonderful thing. I can rely on Jesus Christ to manage all things. I have my part and I long to share this blessed peace with others. In a world of chaos there is peace. My eyes are set toward the soon coming of the King of Kings and Lord of Lords. In the sky, with a shout he will return and my heart is anxiously awaiting meeting Him is the air! Change is inevitable and that is one change I just eagerly await!

2010 - the beginning - Amazing!

January has been a full, rewarding, exciting month! Such a fabulous way to start off the new year. 2010 is off to a good start for us. I have to be honest, it is very fulfilling seeing the events unfold as they have, and I can see God's hand in every thing!



Tucker and George...aren't they and awesome pair..dashing George and cuter than cute Tucker.
George has been in school for plumbing and has also gotten hired on in full time work. With
unemployment nationally at 10% that is so very good! George is a hard worker and once his schooling is finished he will be able to get the work of his choosing I am sure, and with the Lords
help...who knows what may be on the horizon. I believe with the Lords help both George and Laurel will see their dreams come true!

And here is Tucker and Laurel. Tucker still cute as a button and mom, so proud and, in my opinion lovely.Laurel is a hard working mom, dedicated to her family and she deserves lots of accolades. Laurel and George celebrated Tuckers first birthday in grand style. We hear all had a wonderful time and although I was unable to attend, I did receive pictures which are looked at and relished daily. Happy 1st Birthday Tucker! Congratulations George on your job,keep up the great work in your school! Strong work Laurel, you are greatly admired and loved.

In September the Mitchell family moved to Colorado. They came for a visit and felt the call of God to relocate and dedicate their lives to Him. So by faith they moved, placed their children in Christian School and God provided all they needed for 4 months. Places to live, initially with Jack and I, then their own apartment, then a car. Now the amazing thing is Ben did not have a job initially. Yet God was providing things that needed to be paid for. Ben had saved, and used some of his savings, yet God still made a way for them to live with out a job four 4 months. They knew He would provide, and God did! Today Ben started his new job with the State of Colorado. His second interview for the job was last week, and a day later he was offered the job. God is so good! It will be exciting to watch as they continue to dedicate their lives to the Lord and see where He leads and what comes next. Praise the Lord for His constant provision! So thankful to have Ben and Stacy, Meghan, Michael and Elana here in Colorado, they have helped to fill a void in my heart and are constant source of joy for Jack and I. (not that our other children aren't - they all are...Ben and Stace are closest)

The Ziter's have their special news as well. Jason now a full time firefighter/EMT a life long ambition come to pass, with hard work and prayer and persistence. Jason is also a minister with his limited ministerial license and plans to spend the year studying for his General License (between working and family activities). The Ziter's recently moved to a wonderful new home. New community (So Hero), new schools for their two sons Adam and Nick. Jason and I had a wonderful long chat on the phone tonight, and all his news just warmed my heart. Adam and Nick were warmly greeted and made some new acquaintances at their new school. Michelle said her first drive into work was a breeze with little traffic only taking 20 minutes. Jason also works as a Deputy Sheriff for Grand Isle County and will be closer to home for that job. I am excited to see what the Lord will do in Grand Isle County with Holy Ghost filled folks ready to do His will! Praise the Lord for His provision! Praise the Lord for His Goodness and His Mercy and His Grace! Praise the Lord for good outcomes, good reports and a new year starting on such a positive fulfilling note! May God richly bless these wonderful families - from a mom as proud and happy as she can be.

(Jack's picture is supposed to be here...oh well)

Last but by no means least is my wonderful honey, Jack. He recently had a significant health issue, and the Lord protected Jack from dire consequences. Jack is my companion and confidant, he is my source of comfort and strength, my sounding board and shoulder to lean on. I am so grateful that God kept His hand on Jack and that we have more days together to share our families and each other. I pray that Jack's talents the Lord has gifted him with may be used mightily in the coming days and months and years to give God incredible glory! The glory He so rightly deserves.

Grace and peace ones all......