Happy Father's Day!

Happy Father's Day DADDY!!!

I have been so blessed to have had a great father. As I go through life and meet people I have come to realize even more how important a father is in a shaping a girl's life. My dad hasn't always had the easiest road in life, but he would never let you know it. He is the most optimistic non-complaining man I know. He doesn't even realize the lives he has touched and what a strong person he is. I cannot imagine life without him. When Mike and I began to get serious I made it clear that before we got engaged he better have permission. I love you daddy! Thanks for everything! It is NEVER taken for granted. I will always be daddy's little girl!

“The first man a little girl falls in love with is her Dad.” ~ Author Unknown

This is for all my BRIDES!

"The right gown is like a kiss; you just know inside when its' right." Melissa Sweet

As you have probably noticed I love quotes. This one is by Melissa Sweet which is who made my wedding gown. She is a southern designer and her dresses are elegant and couture. My wedding dress was definitely my big splurge for the wedding. To each it's own! Good luck to all my friends getting married this year!

and now I work with adults.....

After 2 and 1/2 years of working full time with children I have gone into a different area of my profession. I know I will miss my autism babies. I am now working in a skilled nursing facility with outpatient services. I am loving it! I get to be involved with the families and improving the quality of life for my patients. Majority of my patient's are geriatrics and I love their sweet hearts. When I am taking care of my patient's I treat them as if they were my own family. Most of my patients have had CVAs, cancer, pneumonia, TBIs, and dementia. My job reminds me to never take a day for granted with the ones I love. Being a Speech Language Pathologist you have a large range of things you are qualified to do. That is one of my top reasons for loving what I do. I tend to get bored easily, so having options is good. We can work with newborns through geriatrics. This field is in a high demand all over the world, it's flexible, it's growing, and it's recession proof. If someone is looking for a career change the rehab setting is the way to go. That includes us, occupational, and physical therapy.

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