[MissyChrissy]

I am back in school-I can tell it's going to be a hectic semester. I'm already counting down the weeks. I have 13 of 15 left. Then that's it-I get my degree!!!

I've been very worried about my brother-as some of you may know, he's facing serious charges because a friend of his fell out the back of his truck & subsequently died. He's been charged with criminal negligent homicide. That is still pending...he was offered a plea deal which involves 6 months county jail, 5 years probation. I almost wish he'd take it just because he's facing 7 years prison time if he's found guilty by a jury.

So-while I was preoccupied with that (and I seriously became depressed for a while) I blew all my savings & now I don't have enough money to finish my semester at college. I'm doing it anyway...I haven't paid my mortgage & I'm hoping with a sick pit in my stomach that my student loan check will come in before they start to foreclose on me. This was a very difficult decision for me...I could have quit school & returned to work full time, but we'd always live paycheck to paycheck and if I completed this FINAL semester, my income would double from what it was as an administrative assistant. So-to me-the answer was easy. If I lose my home...I'll at least have the income to rebuild my credit & never have to worry about this again. Not to mention the skills that are priceless (computer support specialist-I won't be unemployed).

I've been working as much extra as I can. I already have a part time job, but I've picked up some side work for friends. It's minimal money-but it got my girls their school clothes at least.

As far as the family-we're all doing really well. My kids are fabulous & have totally kept me sane through everything. My dh is remarkable-when I admitted what I had done, he didn't even yell at me. I even asked at one point, "Do you realize the trouble we're in?" because he was so NOT angry at me I thought he didn't get it. He has faith we'll be ok no matter what-and what is done is done, I didn't do it on purpose, and yelling at me won't solve anything. God I love him.

I've continued running. I eat like a hog-so I'll never be skinny minnie, but I do have a good shape for a mom of four. Most people cannot believe I have four kids I'm wearing a size 9 or 10, depending on the brand. I'm hoping to continue toning through the winter & maybe even be a 7 by spring. We'll see.

That's my update. Kinda long...but I wanted to post about myself. For whatever reason I get involved with things that are going on with others, and forget to tell my own story(ies).