Servant - Me??

I misread my job title instead of "Administrative Assistant" as I thought - it is actually "Servant."

At least that is what I was informed I was today. Yes, my resident called me her "servant" as I was helping her write a complaint. I simply asked for more details specifically what the person actually said to her and she informed me that she doesn't like talking to the servants! Hmm... Yep, that will help me make sure that this problem is solved a little bit faster!

After finishing my notes from the conversation I went back to my desk and sat there for a minute... I recounted what the resident said to my co-worker and we both just sat there stunned that someone felt that way about us. I informed one of my bosses of the incorrect title and asked when the corrected business cards would arrive. She informed me that because I did so much, I should be promoted to LEAD Servant! Hmm... Wonder if that comes with a pay raise??

This week I will keep repeating to myself: I love my job... I love my job... I love my job.

Happy Birthday Mother!!!

I thank my Heavenly Father everyday for giving me such an understanding and loving mother. In a recent conversation someone asked if I was loved enough as a child (long story) and I quickly replied that I was!

My mother made sure that I knew how much she loved me! I loved sitting next to my mom on the couch and having her play with my hair or rub my back! I remember all the times I was sick Mom would bring me my favorite icecream or yogurt. My friends LOVED to come to our house for sleepovers and just to hang out because I have the coolest parents ever!

I won't ever forget the dress that Mom made for Homecoming. I don't remember ever feeling so pretty in my life! And my mother was there the very next morning drying my tears after learning that some fabrics aren't suppose to be ironed (although I heard some giggles escaping her during that tearful experience). Mothers just know how to make everything better! :)

Mother, I hope and pray everyday that I can at least be half the mother that you have been to me! I LOVE YOU!

Your child #7 - Taci Beth

Alzheimer's Walk

A couple of weeks ago I was able to participate in the 2009 Alzheimer's Walk. Words cannot express the feeling I felt that cold morning. There were 2,400 walkers that signed-up, but only 1/3 showed up due to the cold and wet weather. I will admit that I sorta tried to talk Erin (who brought Alesa) out of actually walking, just get the t-shirts and leave. After listening to the story of a 53 year-old with early on-set Alzheimer's my attitude changed.

I thought of "my" residents and what they must be experiencing. I thought of a resident who always asked me when her mother would pick her up and if I had talked to her. I was reminded of another resident who is slowly forgetting how to walk. I realized that I should forget about myself!! I was there because Alzheimer's is an UGLY disease that needs to be stopped! I was there in support of the research to find a cure for this disease! I was there not for myself but for my resident!!!

My attitude changed at that point! I left "me" behind at the start line and "WALKED TO END ALZHEIMERS!"

I pushed Alesa, with Erin following behind, through the slow walkers and made little goals to reach the final three mile FINISH line! There were tears in my eyes as I looked at the fellow walkers and saw the "in loving memory of" signs they wore bearing the name of a relative or friend. This was my second walk and it won't be my last! I want to thank all those who donated for me individually and my team!! We did GREAT!

Chicken, yes that is me!

Okay, so I have been having nights of lost sleep and deep contemplation and I realized that I just need a break. A break from watching my now former crush make moves on my friend... Am I a chicken? Yes?? Don't get me wrong, I love the two of them and wish them the best in whatever happens.

But I just can't watch it right now.

I am a chicken and my feelings are still close to the surface. Is that wrong? I have tried since the time I was fourteen to figure out how some girls can just rapidly change their feelings for someone... It is still a mystery! For me, I am just going to back out and take a breather!

Maybe I will go for a drive and then watch a ton of war movies! That works as well!! :)

Hiding...

Yes, I am hiding... I think, for right now, I like the idea of being a hermit.

So, my dear friends, please forgive me.

Halloween

Halloween is coming in just a couple of weeks... ugh! I haven't really been a fan of this holiday even as a kid. I was eleven when I had the best time on this weird holiday of knocking on complete strangers doors and asking for candy. In true pre-teen spirit, I left the house dressed as a princess ran to a friends house across the street and changed. What did I change into?? Well, let's just say that I am extremely embarrassed to admit that!

Needless to say, for that night my friend's mother drove us in the wagon to the golf course houses (best place for all the good candy) and I was walking on cloud nine! :)

Fast forward sixteen years and here I am. Only this time I can't walk out as a princess (too old) and won't even mention the other costume! So, what does a 27 year-old dress up for at Halloween?? In the previous years, I have always hidden away or gone to parties where costumes weren't allowed. This year I have to worry about my residents and a DANCE! That's right, a dance where all the costumes are amazing!! Serious thought goes into some of those costumes all year - - it's that crazy out here!!!

If you have any ideas - feel free to pass them along!

Congrats!

Happy Anniversary to Logan and Cassie!

Cassie, thanks for being able to put up with Logan these past two years - we all know how difficult he can be!! Ha ha!