No, not Jeremy… me. It’s been a long time since I was in a classroom. I have wanted to go back for years but things just kept falling through. The worst was right after we got married and I was finally enrolled full time and then got into a bad car accident 3 days before classes. The thought of going to school part time for 8 years to get a degree doesn’t mesh well with out family situation. Jeremy and I had a lot of discussions about my schooling. While I’d love to go back to school, take my time, and enjoy taking classes in English and History the reality is that we needed me to get done quickly and help support our family. Enter my Mothers Day gift. After getting my massage I made the comment that I bet I’d enjoy massage therapy. Next thing I knew Jeremy had gotten on line, requested information and we were looking into the program. I didn’t mention anything here since I wanted to see how things panned out.
I’ve been quite stressed about our financial situation since JD was born. I’m sure I’m preaching to the chior here, and that many of you are in the same boat. No one ever grows up and thinks… by the time I’m 28 I want to be divorced, never finished school, remarried with a baby, and living with my parents! Life sometimes goes where it needs to take you and you just need to have faith and hold on for the ride. Thanks to our financial difficulties however we qualified for a LOT more grant money than I thought we would. Last night I walked out of the school, all admitted and ready to start classes Aug. 4th.
The classes are 4 days a week in the evenings, so we are trying to work things out so the few nights Jeremy can’t take JD a family member can. Graduation is next Aug, so the program is a year long. I know a few of you out there that read this blog are Massage Therapists (Laurie… 
) Any pointers would be great. I’m feeling very humble at the moment and the thought of jumping into a classroom after not being in one for over 8 years is frightening, but very exciting.
Posted by pinkflamingo330 on July 2, 2008 at 14:52
Hey Bobbie, if you need help with JD I would love to watch him for you! Whatever I can do to help. Let me know!
Congrats on starting up school again. It’s a great feeling to have a degree. It wont be too long for ya now! Thats awesome!
Posted by Kristin on July 2, 2008 at 15:03
Well that is cool. I am glad you have found something that you like to do.
We are just down the street from the school. You are more then welcome to drop JD off at our house. It really wouldn’t be a big deal.
Posted by kay on July 2, 2008 at 15:21
I have the best girls…don’t I? I’m glad they are willing to help out. As my way of helping out, I’ll let you practice on me whenever I’m out there!!
Good Luck! You’ll be great. You are a good people person!
Posted by hgundred on July 2, 2008 at 15:23
CINGRATS! We too can help you with JD. Hopefully, by then we will know where we are going to be…
Posted by hgundred on July 2, 2008 at 15:23
LOL…I meant CONGRATS…
Posted by CWE on July 2, 2008 at 15:44
That’s awesome. Such a great career for working moms, too. I just know you’ll be great!
Posted by Linz on July 2, 2008 at 15:56
Um….were you talking about me or are you divorced, remarried with a baby and living with your mom too?
Posted by steph on July 2, 2008 at 16:29
It’s too bad JD is such a difficult child or I would volunteer to watch him. As it is, that hour between when your school starts and when he goes to bed would be too hard on me! Good luck finding help:)
Posted by steph on July 2, 2008 at 16:29
Oh, I meant of course we can help too!
Posted by grandma Coombs on July 2, 2008 at 16:36
Fantastic, we are proud of you.
Posted by bestsariah on July 2, 2008 at 17:55
You realize you’ll have to touch people in that job, right? Gross…
But good for you! That’s exciting.
Posted by granolagirl on July 2, 2008 at 23:45
Awesome!! I wanted to do that but my tendonitis wouldn’t allow it. Good for you! I’m trained in Touch for Health so if they’re still teaching it feel free to ask any questions
Posted by Chrissie on July 3, 2008 at 00:12
Massages go for about a buck a minute ’round here, so sounds like a great job to me! Especially if you can set your hours around all those volunteers you have for JD!
Posted by Heather on July 3, 2008 at 07:31
Good job lady! I am proud of you! I know you will do awesome. It’s hard work and probably hard to get used to, but you are a very disciplined person and I know you will do awesome!
Posted by Nicole Hale on July 3, 2008 at 08:21
Congratulations! I know you’ll do well as this.
Posted by bequirox on July 7, 2008 at 21:37
Woohoo! My sister’s sister-in-law is a stay-at-home mom who does massages out of her house. She charges a little less than average because she doesn’t have to pay for renting space or however that works. Good luck!!