Beautiful Snowy Day on 3/6/2008

This picture was taken with my digital camera that is only a 4.0 megapixel, and it really turned out beautifully. I took about 10 or 15 pictures that day and this was one of the top pictures that came out of the lot. I love the depth, detail, winter life showing through the shot, and ability to see the snow falling. I was just totally amazed with the outcome. The Lord must have put a special focus on this camera that day. I hope all who are able to see this picture enjoy it as much as I do.
Guten Abend!

The last eight weeks of RN-BSN school

Today is the beginning of the last eight weeks of RN-BSN school. The previous eight weeks were pretty ruff. The main course that was excrutiatingly tough was Philosophy. I thought this course was going to be a lot of fun, but it wasn't. This may have been because it was an online course crammed into an eight week period. However, I did gain a brief hands on in the relm of volunteer work that will forever stay with me. Volunteering has to be one of the best gifts that you can give to others and receive a feeling of warmth in your heart that was unexpected, but extremely appreciated. Out of all of the chaos and confusion in this class, there was a huge reward and enlightenment received. I suppose the stress of it all was worth it. Advice from what I have learned is to volunteer at least an hour a week of your time to your community schools, government, churches, girls and boys organizations, whereever you think you can help at all, and do so selflessly. I guarantee you that you will become hooked! If you are not quite sure where to start, read your weekly or daily newspaper and see where help is needed, or call the local Department of Human Services, Chamber of Commerce, local library, schools, parks and recreation, local Red Cross chapter, churches, and you will receive some feedback. The first step is the hardest and this is just DO IT, or begin. Once you begin the commitment of volunteering you will be glad you did. Also, if you have children, this is an excellent example for them about what is important and help them get envolved in volunteering with you.