BSN

Because of many reasons, one being the ability to keep and get work, I am finishing my Bachelor's Degree. Although I thought I would NEVER EVER say this, I am completing my Bachelor's Degree in Nursing in order to keep my options open becoming a Nurse Practitioner in the future. It is weird for sure because I have always had conflicting feelings about being a nurse, although I am glad for the people I do help.

So, here's the thing:

In class an interesting topic about nurse practitioners and physicians and licensure and titles came up. Chiropractors are called Dr's. Psychologists and professors who hold pHD's are called Dr.'s. Physician's Assistants are also often called Dr. Physician's are called Dr.'s. A physician who is a GP and Nurse Practitioners who hold doctorates have the same level of education, must both pass license exams, and both have the ability to diagnose, treat, and prescribe. Even though a Nurse Practitioner is also a Registered Nurse, should a Nurse Practitioner who holds a doctorate also be called a Dr.? She would obviously had earned the right for the title by all the licensing and education she completed. PA's don't clarify that they are PA's very often, but are still given the courtesy of being called a Dr. My personal opinion is yes an NP with a Doctorate in Nursing has earned the right to the title "Dr."! When MD's specialize, they have lots of letters after their names. When an RN advances her nursing practice, she or he too earns additional letters after her name such as RN, DSN, NP.

What is yours?

Medical Update on Michael

Please keep Michael in prayers as well. Michael has had some quite serious headaches with throwing up and the whole bit. We pray for the same healing and miracles in our lives and the same Our Father is lifted up to heaven.
--Jennifer Richardson
www.richardsonstudios.com
www.academyofthepossible.com

Medical Update on Joseph

Please keep Joseph in prayers. With the complication of the pulmonary hypertension, Joseph is having pain with breathing. We are praying for God's healing power and miracles in our lives.
--Jennifer Richardson
www.richardsonstudios.com
www.academyofthepossible.com


Our Father, who art in heaven,
Hallowed be Thy name,
Thy Kingdom come,
Thy will be done,
On earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread,
And forgive us our trespasses,
As we forgive those who trespass against us,
And lead us not into temptation,
But deliver us from evil.
Amen.

Birthdays

Okay, so everyone has had their birthdays this year. Phew! Now the kids ages are Michael 13, Gabriela 11, Joseph 8, Joshua 6, and Shawna 3. Yeah!!

A horsey that walks

Shawna, our beloved 3 year old, has fallen in love with animals, horses in particular. First, it was the desire for a rocking horse. Next it was why that was taking so long for Santa Claus. Then, she wanted to pet a horse. Then, she wanted to ride a horsey that walks. Now, Shawna has asked me "Mommy, when you have a lot of money, will you buy me my own horsey that walks so I can keep it?" Oh dear. We got the rocking horse. She's petted the real thing too. Maybe we will just work on a pony ride next.

2 Cor 5:14-21

So we present ourselves as ambassadors in the name of Christ, as if God himself makes an appeal to you through us. Let God reconcile you; this we ask you in the name of Christ. He had no sin, but God made him bear our sin, so that in him we might share the holiness of God.

Do it afraid!

"Giving in to fear alters God's best plan for your life. So use the power of God's Word to do what He wants you to do...even if you have to do it afraid! The rewards are great. " Joyce Meyer

http://www.joycemeyer.org/OurMinistries/EverydayAnswers/Articles/art42.htm

Don't drink and drive. It is completely not worth it. It only takes one poor choice to change lives completely. Read more about Jacqui's story at http://www.helpjacqui.com/home.htm

God bless you, and Be Safe!
Jennifer Richardson
www.richardsonstudios.com
www.academyofthepossible.com

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Happy Birthday Reminders

Just a reminder of the birthdays coming up this month:

Joseph celebrates his 8th birthday on June 11 !
(Joseph has been asking about his birthday since February. Can you tell he is so excited?)

Diana celebrates her birthday on June 11 !

Love you all,

Jennifer

Give to Charity - Bring a Bag of Food

At our church, there is a ministry which helps to feed families in our parish who are struggling and in need whatever the reason. This year has been a huge increase in the number of hungry families. Our church feeds approximately 54 families a day!! That is a huge increase over last year (sorry I do no have the statistic). We collected food from our community and because of the generosity of other families we were able to donate 4 bags of food to our church and feed 3 families on our own street. In doing this, we have met wonderful neighbors and gained some very nice friends (Kathy, Frank, Mary, the people next door).

Consider this. Go into your pantry. Pull out an extra box of food, some cans, some bread, vegetables, fruit, tuna, noodles, etc. Be sure they are not expired. Not even poor families want food poisoning. Put it all in a bag, and take it over to your church. Or bless a neighbor. You never know just how much someone may be struggling, and your generosity may be the only meal they get that day. Non-perishables are easier for food ministries to store. Canned goods with pop tops are nice for the homeless person who has no can opener. Protein, vegetables, fruit and variety are the first things to go when a family cannot afford groceries. Bulk and cheap become primary staples such as mac and cheese, bread or ramen etc.

If your church does not take food donations, look up local churches in the yellow pages. There are many that do, and probably one that is close to you.

If donating money is easier, please consider a donation to Richardson Studios. We would be honored to buy food and bring it to Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Riverside or give it to a needy family in your honor.

God bless you,
Jennifer Richardson
www.richardsonstudios.com
www.academyofthepossible.com

"Everyone, without exception is special in that they have a unique gift to contribute to the world that is not duplicated by anyone else. And identifying that special gift is probably the most important thing you’ll ever do in your life. Because only by knowing and contributing your gift will you reinforce the conviction that you are special. You are never ordinary. You won’t try and copy someone else’s gift. You’ll be uniquely you. You won’t get depressed in feeling that your life is meaningless and worthless. On the contrary, you’ll go through life confident that your presence on this earth enhances your surroundings and that without you your family, friends, and acquaintances will all be impoverished. Few of us these days are as happy as we should be, and even the happiness we experience often comes from the wrong things like materialism and going to the movies. You are G-d’s original. There is none like you. Stop comparing yourself to everyone else. Live life authentically and sincerely and never, ever compromise your unique gift."

Rabbi Shmuley Boteach, May 22, 2009
http://www.shmuley.com/articles/details/rabbi_shmuleys_blog_-_22nd_may_2009/

"No one should have to learn or work in a hostile environment. Life these days is stressful enough outside work without the added stress of going to work. No one should dread going to work because they are wondering what they are going to get 'yelled' at for today. " Lorraine Overall RN

Lift Me Up Higher Than Eagles

Lord lift me up higher than eagles.
Make me soar above all this trouble.
Raise me with your mighty wings,
And lift me higher than this.

Let me soar o'er the pain and sorrow.
Let me soar o'er the anguish and tears.
Help me let go of my own dreams and disappointments.
Help me embrace all that is yours.

Lord lift me up higher than eagles.
Make me soar above all this trouble.
Raise me with your mighty wings,
And lift me higher than this.

Let me see all that you have for me.
Let me see your bigger plan.
In all of this, it was never my own.
Lord, you are the creator, on the throne.

Lord lift me up higher than eagles.
Make me soar above all this trouble.
Raise me with your mighty wings,
And lift me higher than this.

Lord, you are the way to overcome!
You are the means to have new life.
In me Lord please be glorified,
And please be higher than I!

Lord lift me up higher than eagles.
Make me soar above all this trouble.
Raise me with your mighty wings,
And lift me higher than this.

Copyright 2009 All Rights Reserved. Jennifer Richardson

Changing Times

Well, it is amazing how things change. When your child is sick, you have to be there! Scott is looking for full-time work. Jennifer has gone back to school towards completing her Bachelor of Science in Nursing to better care for the children with the possibility of earning her Nurse Practitioner's license in the future. Completing her Bachelor's Degree in Nursing also keeps the doors open in the future. We thank all the angels who have made this possible including the staff at University of Phoenix who have been there along the way.

For many years now, this has been our prayer

"This is our PRAYER, our HOPE, and our DREAM - to expand our family through ADOPTION, to make a difference in a child's life, and in our journey to glorify JESUS. Every child has a story, and Every child matters."

Well, God has indeed fulfilled that in our lives and continues to give us opportunities every day. We have a beautiful family, beautiful children who are growing and changing every day, and a Lord that loves us no matter what.

As we continue on this journey God has set for us, and as the journey changes, we pray the Lord will continue to use us to empower others.


God Bless You,
Jennifer

Deuteronomy 6:5-7

Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with thy whole heart, and with thy whole soul, and with thy whole strength. And these words which I command thee this day, shall be in thy heart: And thou shalt tell them to thy children, and thou shalt meditate upon them sitting in thy house, and walking on thy journey, sleeping and rising.

Douay-Rheims 1899 American Edition. (DRA) [Public Domain]

the ADOPTION is FINALIZED !

The most exciting part of our week was Friday the 8th. We are happy to announce that the adoption of Joseph and Joshua has been FINALIZED ! The judge was very kind. They took us as the very first court case, so we did not have to wait. Our attorney was brilliant and filed a petition for both boys to be designated special needs by the court, which the judge GRANTED ! This means we won't have any tax liability at least next year. Every little bit helps. It was very nice. The court even took pictures for us. What a GREAT gift for Mother's Day !

Earlier this week, we had our third flat tire. I think that is about 3 within a week or so of each other. Uggggh! We called AAA because we could not for the life of us get one of the lugnuts off. AAA said they could not get it off either and towed the car to Pep Boys who refused to loosen ONE single lugnut. No, they wanted to charge us $80.00. We absolutely had no $80.00 to be found. So, we had a long day of trying to get the lugnut loose ourselves. Finally, they loosened it for us after a lot of pleading with the manager to have some mercy. By then, we had five hungry cranky thirsty kids. AND, it was on Michael's birthday. Well, needless to say, we were glad to finally get home on the spare. What a day !

Healthwise, all the kids are doing okay. Shawna and Joshua are healthy. Gabriela is making progress. Joseph and Michael are hanging in there, not too bad.


Please continue to pray for us , and Happy Mother's Day to all you moms.

May God Bless Your Journey,
The Richardson’s
Scott, Jennifer, Michael, Gabriela, Joseph, Joshua, and Shawna
3 dogs, Apricot, Chip and Kojo, 3 fish and 1 frog
We are blessed and favored says the Lord !

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Every child has a story, and every child matters.
Thank you in advance for your generosity, and Thank you for giving a child "Hope for the Heart".

Our school Academy of the Possible is officially open, Where Every Child Matters and Every Child Has a Story. Please visit our website at www.academyofthepossible.com and take a look. We are always open to comments and critiques to help us grow. We are praying towards incorporating and choosing officers for our school. Please join us in prayer that the Lord leads us to the right people. We are looking for partners in our vision, and waiting for God’s provision and blessings for resources to grow. We expect to be able to add daycare services, CPR and First Aid classes this year to our list of courses. I also recently completed CA Child Care CPR and First Aid certification. Growing a business is often about celebrating the small victories.

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Mother's Day - May 10, 2009

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY TO ALL YOU MOM'S OUT THERE !

If you are looking for a belated Mother's Day gift, check out our store at www.shop.richardsonstudios.com

God Bless You !
Jennifer Richardson
www.richardsonstudios.com

Psalm 34:19 (KJV),

Many are the afflictions of the righteous: but the LORD delivereth him out of them all.