What doesn't kill you only makes you stronger?

Today has been especially hard for me, and I know its time to just buckle up and start thinking about all the great opportunities I have.  I push myself too hard, then wonder why I fail.

 I have had midterms and got a 77% on my math exam. Yesterday my biology exam time was up and I still had 10 blank, and quickly filled in what ever I thought was the right answer in 30 seconds or less. Thank goodness it was such a big room they didn't demand pencils down since it was chaos, everyone turning in their tests. Either way, I know the results are going to be less than stellar.  It's hard going from 4.0 student to struggling to get a C.   This semester I am reminded of all the learning difficulties I had growing up, and I have a renewed sense of what school is like for my kids with learning disabilities.  Reading comprehension is still difficult and understanding math is very frustrating. I average 3-5 hours of study per day, along with the 3 hours in class. I am grateful that I am heading back to school with a knowledge of my weaknesses, even though I have to fight through them.

The only real setback is right now when it is fall break, and the kids have time off of school, and I don't. They want to go on vacation and see everything, and instead they are home waiting for me and Mark. We did get to go to the Graham County Fair. One day though, and we are done with the crowds and noise! It was great seeing all the animals again though.  Someday soon we'll get our farm animals back!  That's all the happenings from Tucson. Until Thanksgiving break at least!

Brooke White Concert

I took the girls to Brooke White when she came to Safford. We lucked out and got front row tickets, so we had a great concert. Afterwards she came out to meet everyone, and took pictures with us.  Brooke is still as sweet as ever, even after Caroline almost tackled her to the ground with a bear hug! We caught the plate with her set list and had her sign that as well. The girls will never forget!