Cabin Freeze

The last month or so has been a crazy whirlwind, with Holidays and in-laws and trips here and there and of course working. So, me and Joe decided to take a few days to ourselves and go up to Woodland Park to his brothers cabin and just get away! Unfortunately, We had to postpone our trip by a few days to attend a viewing and funeral of a very dear friend who left this earth much too early and unexpected. Although there is and will continue to be mourning for awhile especially from his wife and two young boys we can rejoice that he is home in Heaven with our dear Savior. So because of this tragic event we pushed back our cabin days to going up this past Thursday after the funeral and burial service.
When we arrived it was a tad chilly as the mountain air usually is when nearing night. We went outside to take some pictures and enjoy the mountains. We walked a little but mostly stayed right near the cabin. We planned for the next day to walk up to the end of the trail where Joe could shoot his gun (no idea what kind) and I could maybe get a few rays of sun. So we called it a night and went inside to make dinner and watch a few movies, (6 to be exact). Then we headed off to bed to prepare for our day of exploring and hiking.
Morning came around 1130 (this is the time of day you wake up when you have no kids=heavenly). However, this day did not start as we had planned, first I was awoken by the dreadful sound of smoke detectors going off, and we are still not sure why they did. As we looked out the window we noticed that my car was not there, and that the weather had changed drastically! There was a huge blanket covering the outdoors. 14 inches of white blanket to be exact. Now, although I am very comfortable driving in snow and would even say I have some skill, my little Neon would NEVER have made it back up those windy roads and out safely. I really don't think it would have even made it out of the driveway. Seeing as this could potentially be a problem we started brainstorming. We had a friend check the weather, who so kindly informed us that we probably wouldn't be able to get out until AT LEAST Sunday! Now, we probably could have made it fine but we would have been rationing both food and toilet paper!
We then decided it would probably be in our best interest to try and fine a friend to rescue us. Actually I decided that because I am semi claustrophobic and was NOT excited about being snowed in. Our awesome friends Grant and Miranda and baby Charli Kay came and saved the day picking us up in there 4 wheel drive truck that only got stuck REAL bad once. We arrived safe and sound at home on Friday night. Although a much shorter different plan than we had originally decided on it was a blast and a definite success!!!!!

First Post

So, this is my first post in the Blog world! I hope that I can inspire someone through my Blog like I have been inspired so much my others! Just a little background on my life for those of you that don't know me. I grew up in a wonderful Christian home with two parents and two older brothers! (Yes, I am the baby, and Yes, I am the only girl- Definitely has it's benefits!) Growing up I knew I wanted to be something that helped people and living with a mom who is a nurse inspired me to become one as well. I went to nursing school in Wisconsin at Maranatha Baptist Bible College where I got a 4 year Bachelors degree as an RN. This is also the place where I met the man of my dreams. On my May 8, 2009 I graduated and on June 20, 2009 I married Joe and moved to Colorado Springs where he already lived and owned some property. On that day I became a wife, a home owner, a landlord, and a grown up! We started our life together with little money and no job for me.
On September 2 I passed my Nursing State Boards (NCLEX) and officially got the title RN. However, I did not find my first job until October. During this time my husband was (and still is) working as a handyman with his own business. As the school year started business started to slow down as did our income. The Lord continued to provide for us during this time as He always has and always will. As I started my first job in October at an endocrinologist office I was making less than I was as a CNA and working part time, but I was very thankful for the opportunity to be making SOME money. As I continued to look for a full time RN position I came across a lady in our church who is a nurse and informed me her hospital was hiring. The big reason for the difficulty in finding a job was being a new grad. Hospitals had lots of available positions but lacked the finances to hire a new grad who would require extra orientation and education. I applied for this job and was hired. I was now starting as a critical longterm care nurse. Not what I had planned for my future, but then again it's not my will but God's! So I continue to work there and learn something (usually more than one thing) new everyday! I work with a great team of people and couldn't ask for more knowledgeable, kind,group of people who answer all of my stupid and smart questions. At this point the only thing that I would really like to change about my job is working night shift!
Eventually I would like to be working as an OB nurse on a mom/baby unit and maybe some day as a a Nurse Midwife! I am not sure what the future holds at this point but I do know that an All Knowing, All Powerful God is in control and I couldn't ask for anything more reassuring!