Finally some peace!

Well, it has been an incredibly long time since my last little visit here. Since then I have had many things going on! School is keeping me very busy, I found the root of my anxiety problem and my husband and I just might be moving! I am dangerously close to completing my first year in RadTech program and I can't wait to be done so I can actually make some money instead of spending it! I really love the work and the hospital I am at. I get to help people feel better and use all the anatomical knowledge I amassed during my undergrad degree. It can be stressful but I am quite happy with it. Now, the next item is very important: Zyrtec was causing my horrible anxiety I am quite certain. I was doing research for a school project and found a site (I will post a link later) that ordinary people can list side effects of otc drugs they are taking. Hundreds of people wrote that zyrtec (and it's generic counterparts) was causing them moderate to sever anxiety and depression, especially in children and young adults! Not to mention that many listed weight gain and failure to shed pounds as a side effect also! Not that I'm trying to blame all my problems on my allergy meds, but DANG! So I have kicked the zyrtec habit and now I feel much better! I don't constantly feel like I am on the verge of a panic attack. It is great! I have yet to see much of a difference in the weight department but that is probably due to my diet as of late. Sadly I have not been a good girl all the time! LOL Well, moving on, my husband is thinking about applying for a new job in ADA! YEA! So if all goes well, we could be living an hour from my parents! Only thing is, we would have to deal with being a commuter couple for a while and I'm a little scared about that. Well, I must go study for yet another test! Alas! It seems like it never ends! Have a fantastic day! :)

HAPPY CHRISTMAS!!!! We had the greatest time playing BUNCO last night. If you haven't played it before, grab a set bc it was super fun and super easy! Even you little ones can play! Now it is Christmas day and we are waiting for my brother and his wife and little ones and my sister and her husband and little ones...and of course Granny Patton. It has been such a wonderful break here. I hope the Lord has come and blessed you and your family! May His love, forgiveness and grace fill your lives over the next year! I have made it my intention to pray more over the last few weeks. I confess Christmas has not always been enjoyable for me, hence the praying. I have anxiety. I do not always do well in social situations, even sometimes family functions can be overwhelming for me and I get grumpy or withdraw completely and sit there with a frozen smile. Over the last few months I have been forced by school to face my anxiety head on. So, this year I was determined to sing Christmas music at the top of my lungs, hug lots of people, and completely enjoy myself...since I have already spent the last few months touching and talking to stranger in awkward situations and managed to have only very small anxiety attacks. LOL So, this Christmas has been one of the best of my adult life because I chose to try to be brave. It has not been easy but it has been more than worth it to get to full out celebrate with my, and my husband's, wonderful family. I hope if anyone reading is struggling with something of a similar nature, my little blurb about my experience will encourage you and at the very least make you want to try just a little harder. I'm so glad I have. :) ...A savior is born today!!! and I am truly glad Christ came and die for us! :)