In May I completed my first full year in college! I am so happy that I can say this because juggling college with life was tough. Although with the help of my family and friends I have made it through. When I signed up to go to college I honestly thought I was crazy but I had faith that this was God's plan for my life right now and God was faithful to get me through it. I prayed everyday for strength, wisdom and clarity of mind on my way to college, and I'm happy to say that God answered my prayers. I finished my first year of college with A's in all the classes I took!
Some people have asked me what I am going to college for so I thought I would explain. I am currently going to Northwest State Community College for my Associates degree in nursing. I am only going part time, 2 classes a semester, so it will take me at least 5 years to complete it all. If I feel like toward the end I can take 3 classes at a time so I can cut a semester or 2 off I will but I do not want to take on too much at a time. My very end goal for my education and career is to one day be a Certified Nurse Midwife so I have a long road ahead of me. This is not something I am rushing and will be perfectly happy if I do not get to this end goal until my kids are in high school or done with school, lol. My main focus is on what God has planned in my life, so I am very flexible on all of this and know that God will use me and the talents he gave me to the glorify Him.
Maxson baby #4 is on the way and will be here some time around December 1st. Many have asked us why we are having ANOTHER baby, the simple answer is God is blessing us with another. No we did not "plan" this and we were not expecting it but I have found that the best things in life were not planned or expected. So regardless we are very happy about it and know that God will provide for us like He always has. Many people have also asked if we are going to have more, I know people want to hear us say no. Although that would not be true, the truth is we don't really know. I do know that this will be our last one until I am at least done with college and have 
On July 18th we go in for our 20 week ultrasound and that is of course also when we could find out what we are having. I am leaning toward not finding out and Roland thinks we should let it be a surprise. I guess people will just have to wait for the next blog to see if we find out or not. This pregnancy has been very similar to all my others. Migraines, nausea, and fatigue do seem to be worse this time around. My back is always hurting and I've been having braxton hicks contractions since about 14 weeks. Other then that 
