weekends

wow!!! for the first time in 11 months the kids dad took them for a day for each of the last 2 weekends. I have relished this time to get things done without 3 people under my feet! I love my children to death but have also relished the quietness I have to myself, and the fact that I have been able to sleep past 7 am for a change!!!
     I have also got my car back on the road for the most part, New brakes, new battery, new wheel bearing, now I just need to get the radiator line fixed so i can drive it more than 15 mins. at a time!!! Slowly but surely it is getting there and God is providing for us in our time of need. The job search however is a bust. Having been out of work for over 8 years & having no phone is really hard as i have a gap in history and not really a way for people to call me back. ugh 8 weeks with out any money is taking a toll on me. I am almost glad I don't have a phone right now because it would be constantly ringing with bill collectors and such.
     Deric is being evaluated tomorrow and next Monday by the psychiatrist to see where we stand as far as a diagnosis and a treatment plan. Hopefully everything goes well and we can get him the help he needs for at home and especially at school.
     So, all in all I am still trying to be positive everyday and Thank God for something even if it seems small. I have had and am having my share of trials so perhaps down the road a little it will be smooth sailing for a while!