Not inspired.

Not feeling inspired to post but I feel like an update is in order so we'll see how this one goes. It's going to be the traditional Amy givin' it to ya straight with no messing around, alright people?
We are freezing here. The high is 45 degrees for crying out loud. Jackson is all upset when we want to take him on a walk, compared to the traditional running around super crazy excited like he's never seen the sun before. There is a possibility of some snow this weekend which could be fun. I'm thinking hot chocolate!
We were so super duper blessed to be able to visit the whole Anderson clan in Oregon last weekend! So badly needed some time with good friends! We had so much fun and got to meet the new puppy Dodge! He and Jackson were playing the entire time. It was so refreshing to see them but really hard to say goodbye.
The hospital is trying to work out some details so I can train there. It should be about 6 months training and then I can hopefully look for a job again. Yikes. Andy and I have spent a lot of time and tears before the Lord and each other on this one and I can't say we're excited about the plan but this seems to be the way to go. So there you have it.
We are coming home for Christmas! For 2 weeks!!! WOOOOOOOOT! Obviously we're stoked! So we'll be seeing ya'lls soon.
I found another thrift store score. $4 american rag jeans, bam!
I think that's all I have to say. We miss our friends and family like crazy. We have felt discouraged recently but we have also been very very blessed through everything: Andy has work, we have family close, we have a  roof over our heads, we are falling more in love with each other, and strengthening our relationship with Jesus. WOOT! hahahaha

Answer: Yes!

So Yasmin's class is writing to people in all 50 states throughout the year and so they wrote to us to find out some "cool" things about Washington. Most of them wanted to know more about Jackson than Washington or us for that matter. Ha ha! Anyway we were already getting a kick out of the letters until we came across the one that topped them all:

Dear Andy, Amy, and Jackson,
I'm supposed to introduce myself but you already know me so I can skip that part.
My class is learning about all 50 states by writing to people who live in them. Will you tell me about Washington, bet I know some.
Some awesome things about California are that me and your family are still here. Another thing is that it's really sunny and the last cool thing is Home School Day at Magic Mountain...don't you miss us now?
Thanks. I miss you.
(peace sign) (heart) Kathren

I laughed like crazy and Andy in disbelief had me read it again. Everyone needs a good dose of sass every once in a while I guess. Missing home a lot. Peace out!

Can't stop singing...

I have unanswered prayers
I have trouble I wish wasn’t there
And I have asked a thousand ways
That You would take my pain away
You would take my pain away

I am trying to understand
How to walk this weary land
Make straight the paths that crooked lie
Oh Lord, before these feet of mine
Oh Lord, before these feet of mine

When my world is shaking, heaven stands
When my heart is breaking 
I never leave Your hands

When You walked upon the earth
You healed the broken, lost and hurt
I know You hate to see me cry
One day You will set all things right
Yeah, one day You will set all things right

When my world is shaking, heaven stands
When my heart is breaking 
I never leave Your hands

Your hands that shaped the world
Are holding me
They hold me still






Can I go home now?

He's givin' and He's takin'

Ok. So here's the scoop people...
So work has been really stressful and hard (hence the reason I've been MIA from most forms of communication). I just want to crash every night and not think about anything. I'm sorry if anyone's been offended by that. Anyway, I had a long chat with Jesus on the way home on Tuesday about how I was concerned that I wasn't exactly where He wanted me to be. I prayed for guidance in maybe striking a better balance, or being able to see that this was indeed exactly where I was supposed to be, or if it wasn't where He wanted me that He would make it very clear. The next morning, I got fired. Needless to say prayer has been answered which I feel so blessed about. The last couple months have been such a crazy ride and it's totally making me uncomfortable. At the same time, I know I asked for this. I wanted to be uncomfortable and I wanted to grow and that's exactly what's happening. I'm excited to see what happens. I know that God will provide for us as He always does and I know that He will show us where He wants us! I love that my God has given me that confidence. Andy's been blessed with a little bit of work on the side for this guy from our new church. That was really cool. There's talk of allowing me to stay at the hospital as a student for a while but the details on that still need to be worked out and I'm not exactly sure what to think about that yet. UGH! I absolutely miss my family and MY GIRLS!!! I want so badly to give Jenny a hug and hear Kaysi make a sassy comment out of the blue, and to hear Katie talk about something she's really excited and passionate about!!! I want to hear them all laugh in unison and then hear Amanda laugh at my laugh. I could go on forever but Jackson's has to go potty and Andy really wants us to go on a walk tonight. I'll keep posted more often.

TGIF

Oh man! Hardest work week of my entire life! This hospital is so much different than the one I interned at and they expect so much more out of me that I'm not really trained for so needless to say....yikes! On the upside I am learning way more and getting a lot of really great experience that I wouldn't have been able to get otherwise, the people are really nice and knowledgeable, and I have a job. Downside is 70-80% of the time I get asked "Do you know how to...?" or "Do you know what...is?" I answer no and I feel like an idiot. I get the feeling I'm going to need more training than they originally thought which makes me feel even more inadequate and they still expect me to talk to the doctors as if I know what I'm talking about which I don't really feel like I do most of the time. Bottom line is that this is really hard. I couldn't sleep a wink last night thinking of different senarios that could come up today where I wouldn't know what I was doing or talking about. I don't think I've ever been so stressed about anything. I don't know what else to say. I feel like I need a bright side to this situation...the weather has been beautiful and Andy and I have been able to spend a lot of time together and enjoy each other more since we've been here. Of course I would feel guilty about posting a negative post...ugh.

Exciting things....

So today is Sunday. I of course have rolled over in my mind everything I'm missing today: high school Sunday school, church, girls bible study, and of course hanging out at the Anderson's. It's definitely sad being so far away from a ton of people we love....we just didn't have a moving truck big enough to fit everyone... :(
I have to say there were some notably exciting things happening this weekend...
#1 Jackson walked past a squirrel and didn't chase it! Talk about a miracle! This squirrel was pretty fascinating too. The three of us watched it in the window for at least 20 minutes. It had a full on corn cob bigger than itself and it was nibbling of a couple kernels, stuffing them in it's mouth, hopping over to a spot on the grass, burying them, doing a little squirrel dance, then back to the cob. Then it left the cob on our doorstep! Hilarious if you ask me!
#2 Thrift store find! At the thrift store downtown I found a Gap 3/4 sleeve, button down, light jean colored shirt with a pocket for $1.36! Bam! Inspired by Kaysi Butler to wear over a tank with a skirt or shorts i'm thinking.
#3 We visited a really awesome church! Calvary Chapel in Clinton. www.ccwhidbey.com if you want to check it out. There were super friendly people, we liked the worship and the message, two people invited us to bible studies, one lady gave us her phone number in case we needed anything, and the pastor asked Andy to lunch this week. Was not expecting that kind of welcome. We stayed after for this lunch thing they do once a month just to hang out together and almost everyone stayed! And they had spaghetti! One of my favorite foods, talk about a sign from Jesus! haha jk. (No one can top Mike A's!) But we had a really good time. We are going to try some other places too to see what else is happening on the island. but yeah! woo!
#4 (from Andy) He is very excited that he cooked dinner for us and my aunts! Grilled cheese baby! Everyone thought it was really good!

So 'we' are blogging now - Amy

Ok. So this is our blog. I say 'our' and call it the 'TobeyFam' blog in hopes that Andy and I will both post but....we'll see about that. :) I've never done this before (so don't judge me if it's totally uninteresting) and I have to say I feel weird about it but I thought it would be a good way to keep friends and family updated about our new life on Whidbey Island, Washington.
So we're here. The weather has actually been pretty good...suckas! just kidding. but really it's been nice. Jackson decided to chase a deer into the woods after being here for like less than 10 minutes. Freaked us out but we found the little terrorist and got him back in the house safe and sound, thank goodness! We've explored a park, got a bank account, visited the local grocery store...all the things you do when you're trying to get settled i guess but it's hard to feel settled. I know it's unrealistic but I want to feel settled yesterday. It's pretty lonely being in life limbo. We miss our friends and family a lot! I'm tearing up as I think about everyone at youth group. I have to say this whole process has so far stretched my faith in ways I would have never thought of before. I'm having to depend on God for emotional needs I never knew existed. I suppose growing in faith while learning to lean on God and trust in Him more isn't the worst thing that could ever happen.
I wore a flower in my hair today and felt good about it. I think I'll do that more often. :)