Yesterday was a bittersweet day. I had my divorce hearing. Mark was pacing up and down the short little hallway. Reminded me of a caged animal (not in a bad way). So I took the initiative to make small talk with him. It was the first time we had seen each other since we separated. We have communicated via email and texting about the kids, but that is it. I think it helped to settle the mood a bit. The judge was very nice, smiled and talked very respectfully to us. Then in about 5 minutes- 25 years of marriage was done.
I am glad it is over, but it felt a bit weird. I am glad it was a mutual decision and we could do all the work ourselves without lawyers and such. It is so important to keep the lines of communication open for the kids. I truly pray that Mark find a woman to share the rest of his life with that lines up with his ideals and values. I miss his family, after all they have been a part of my life for a quarter of a century. I am hoping at some point to renew some of those relationships.
It is crunch time for school. I am so excited for it to be done with. I really wish there was summer classes so I don't lose the momentum, but the break will be probably be good for me. I have been taking classes straight through for over a year now. But I am seeing a light at the end of the tunnel. It is so nice to hear from patients and their families that they think I will be a good nurse. I have heard this from my friends, coworkers, etc for many years and I am just glad that I am finally following that dream. I have decided I would like to focus on geriatric and home health. (No real surprise to those who know me well). Fall semester will be our geriatric unit and I'm am super excited about it!
Brian is flying up for mother's day weekend. I am so excited! When I left TX I wasn't sure when I would get the chance to see him again but he already had plans to come to MN that weekend and surprised me with it! It seems kind of weird, but his parents are planning on driving to Monticello to meet my parents and kids. Sounds kind of "high schoolish" but I think it is important for everyone whom I love and care for to meet. It should be fun. We are also planning on going to Como Park Zoo and Sea Life exhibit at the Mall of America. I am hoping this crappy weather we have been having will clear up enough to go to the zoo.
Enough chit chat for now. Time to get back into the homework mode!! YEAH!!
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