When your almost 40 and starting over.......What is your Plan B?

 Lynne Spears and Melanie Hebert Explain the Rodan + Fields Opportunity







      So, I mentioned in yesterday's post that I am no longer working FT at the hospital.  It was my decision, very scary and I'm am searching for another job FT or PT.  I was miserable to say the least but I am making pretty good money with Rodan + Fields.  I love this side hustle.  I love the product.  I believe in it.  Skin is so important and taking care of it is even more important.  Starting at a young age is the best way to go. 



      I never took care of mine till the last year.  I mean I thought the darker the better.  LOL If your my age....don't lie...you did too.  Baby oil and iodine...laying on the shiny silver mat.  My Dad would ask if I was trying to be Bacon....just frying my little self.  Oh bad bad bad.....



    Anywho, Last June I joined Rodan +Fields because of 2 reasons:

• I wanted to help my skin, the skin of my loved ones and friends because after working in the medical field I've seen so much.  I've realized skin cancer doesn't have to be so bad IF we do a little bit on our end.

• Residual Income.....yes.... money making money....the business model is OUT OF THIS WORLD.  So, it was a no brainier for me. 

   

        So, I heard a statistic today and it hit close to home....



        1 person dies from skin cancer EVERY HOUR......



       
Did you know that? I know we hear statistic's, see ad's and so much
important information about breast cancer, lung cancer....but let's be
real....ALL cancer sucks. My cousin Ashley McCreary
was diagnosed with skin cancer and now has to pretty much cover her
whole body when she goes out in the sun. HER WHOLE BODY!! My first
love....Rob Moore, the boy with the killer smile who will always have a piece of my heart died last September 2015 at 38 yrs old from skin cancer.

        I recommend using a SPF 30 or higher, and applying about a tablespoon
of sunscreen for each body part. Also, with most sunscreens, you should
apply 20 to 30 minutes before you leave the house for maximum
protection.



       Finally, when it comes to repairing your skin, I
stress the use of a moisturizer. Make sure to apply it on your face,
neck and chest.



       Please, protect your skin....it's such an
important organ! It's protecting all those other vital organs you
needs. Please call me or message me for more information on how to care
for your skin and I can help you get amazing sunscreen and moisturizer
for your face and body.

 









 

Time just flies....

       Well, my life has been a HOT mess the last 4 years and I've decided I need a place to journal.  So, this is as good as any. 

        My last post was in September 2012....well in December 2012 I discovered my husband was having an affair.  My world fell apart.  I'm sure you can imagine.  I discovered this was not the first time and that he had come on to many women that turned him away.  My world was turned upside down and I didn't know what to do.  I should have kicked him out then but because I didn't think I could live without him and because I had taken vows....I stayed and we did counseling.  I should have been straight up....after time in counseling.  He had just destroyed me.  I literally felt nothing for him.  I thought it would change but I was wrong.  He got more insecure and crazy.  I got more distance, angry, and I just didn't love or like him anymore.  I lost 95 lbs.

        In March 2014 I told him it was over. Of course this went over like a lead balloon.  I now realize I have to take responsibility for the fact he thought I'd change my mind and it would all work out.  I never set boundaries and I was not strong when I found out about the affair plus all the other women.  He finally moved out of the house.  He quit therapy which is very sad and will backfire on him.  Our divorce was finally final on September 29, 2015. 

       The kids are so big and are attending Arapahoe Charter School in Pamlico County.  They are doing amazing.  All of my sweet babies have some disability but we and they don't let that hold them back.  Landon, 13, has Asperger's.  Logan, 11, is dyslexic.  Lindsey, 6, has severe ADHD/ODD.  I'm so proud of all three of them.  The last 4 yrs has been hard on them but they have come out of it so strong and with an amazing relationship with Jesus.  I think the 3 of them and I have an amazing bond.  They know I will do anything to protect them and keep them safe. 

      So, here we are March 2016......I just lost my job.  I'm very disgusted because I was one of the hardest working dedicated techs at my job BUT because my kids have had a rough year with sickness they let me go.  REALLY....how awesome is that.....I'm a single Mom with 3 kids.  I'm busting my butt to provide and show them they can do anything.  Not to stay in a horrible, abusive relationship.....to show them how very much I love them and they are the most important thing to me......then BOOM....sorry Dawn no job.  Thanks CEMC.....for being supportive and family friendly.  So, I'm actually doing good.....aside from no money.  LOL  I can guarantee you one thing I will never ever go to that hospital again.  I will go to Greenville....no matter what.  My children and I will avoid it like the plague.  I would rather die going to greenville then set foot on those grounds.  If they can't support me....I will never support them. 

     I am trying to find some new pics of the kids.....I guess I'll look and post some next time.  I will leave you with a pic of me and my new guy.  He is so wonderful.  I never realized anyone could be so selfless and love me so much.  God really showed me what true love was all about with my sweet sexy Bill. 

Life with a 10 year old...

I feel truly blessed that our Landon loves to tell us everything.  I love life with our 10 year old...I love the conversations he has with with his brother.  I should really write these conversations down...either in a blog or journal.

Landon has always been obsessed with thinking he needs a girlfriend.  I don't know why that is but we tell him he doesn't need to worry about that right now just have tons of friends and enjoy playing and talking.

Anyway, this little girl, Lilly (Lillian), has been in his class for a few years and they are dear friends.  She is the daughter of one of our co-workers who we really like a lot.  They just have always gotten along really well.  I have always been so thankful that there never has been that boy - girl weirdness between them.  So, this year in 4th grade Landon has been doing some serious chatting about Lilly, all the time.  This week, the movie Avengers comes out, we promised to buy it and said we would watch it as our Friday Family Movie night movie.  So, Landon has been so excited he has been talking it up like crazy at school and Lilly wants to come over and watch it too.  This of course sent Landon over the moon he was so excited.

Today's conversation about Lilly goes like this:

Landon:  "I think Lilly likes me and I like her too"

Me: "Well Landon that is great.  Just remember you two are 10 and can be best friends you don't have to be boy friend and girl friend."

Landon:  "Well, I just want you to know that Lilly told me if I was the last boy on earth and she was the girl then we will get married"

Me: "Okay, fair enough Landon...if time comes that you too are the last 2 people on earth standing...you can get married"


So, I'm just cracking up and want to keep these memories forever.  Lilly did not come over tonight as she along with my kids all have super early activities in the AM but I think she may tomorrow.  Of course her twin sister will come two.....LOL.  Amelia is sooooo not interested.  Landon says, "Amelia's kind of a loner which is cool."  Mitchell (Lilly and Amelia's) dad said when push comes to shove Amelia will be sad and jealous she didn't come....I say bring her!!!  If I know I have a sister escort for the next 10 years, I say "Hallelujah"


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Anywho, on another note about life Lindsey is now potty-trained!!!!  She turned 3 about 2 1/2 months ago and the amazing daycare teachers have done a FABULOUS job.  I'm so impressed.

Lets see if I can find some fun pics to post here showing the fun ongoings in our life.....

Landon Kael - 4th Grade

Logan Matthew - 2nd Grade

Boys 1st day of school 8/27/2012

Lindsey Reese - 3 yrs old 1st Dance Class

Lindsey 1st Dance Class in Front of the School Sign

Logan and Jake (6 months old) Sept 2012

Landon @ CSG

Glenn and Jake @ CSG 9/12 

Glenn and Kids @ Cape Lookout Lighthouse and National Park- 8/12 

Start of Summer 2012

Summer for us means 10 weeks at Camp SeaGull. Our own little peace of heaven on earth.

G decided to invite some of his friends who arrived early over for dinner. I made this super fun cake....

7 months later....

Oh, blog....I can't believe it's been 7 months.  I've toyed with just trying a regular old school "diary" but I like the options of pics.  Of course I'm to exhausted at the end of the day to even turn my computer on.  Now if I could figure out this da'burn post to blog with email....I'd be good.

My parents have moved out.  They have an apartment in Raleigh but some of there stuff is still here.  It's nice to just be us again but I must share that I'm even more exhausted.  LOL... I didn't realize how much they really did help.  Cammie has gone missing (my parents cat).  She is a wonderful little thing and got out at the apartment complex and hasn't come back.  My mom is beyond devastated. I pray they find her.  It's funny growing up we never had a cat run away or get hit by a car.  We lost a few cats to old age but we had closure with that.  Until we lost Gideon in 2003.  He was my baby and I've him more than anything.  I got him during a very hard time in my life when I was very depressed and lonely.  I thought no one loved me and I was a complete loser.  BUT Gideon loved me....he loved me so much.  I had for 6 years....I still miss him.  So, I pray Cammie comes back because this is the worst thing ever.  (I mean in pet love)  She does have a microchip we just have to find the number and let vets and shelters know.  Cammie....come home...we miss you so very much.

So, lots to post...lots of pics to share...maybe It'll happen sooner than later.

God Bless,

Happy New Year....a little late...

Here are some picture pages from our Christmas.  I'm sorry to say that I lost A LOT of photos and all my scrapbooking pages from 2010.  I took my computer to this guy to try to retrieve the photos and stuff....but he made it worse.  L I F E

So, I had some of these saved on Facebook and I'm glad. 

Brrrrrrrrr.....no snow here but

it's snowing in Raleigh which is two hours from here. Linz and I are standing here freezing in downtown NEw Bern. Logan is in the parade with his football friends.

Landon is going to a party for his dear friend Jonathon. Jonathon and his family are moving to Alabama on the 18th.