The Pelham's

Just Lauren writing this time....
If any of you would like a copy of Jake's work schedule just email one of us and we will gladly send it to you. If you don't know either of our emails just let us know through facebook and we will go from their.
I know there is a lot of confusion on when he's home and when he's not so we just want to clear all that up, or try to anyway.

Also, for those who have asked (and for those who haven't), my first day of work went well. As I said on facebook I think I may enjoy it a lot more than I thought I would and I can't wait until there is an opening for a full time position! Since I'm already hired I get first pick over new jobs. Jake does too, should he ever choose to leave where he is now. Being the big guy that he is he is in pretty high demand on several different units and gets moved around a lot. Lucky for him 'cause he wont get as bored as most people who are just stuck on one unit. Judging by the stories I've heard he seems to be very popular with the patients as well. It certainly makes me a proud wife--not everyone is cut out for the kind of work he does, but he does it flawlessly. :)

He gets to spend a lot of time talking with the patients who on several occasions have pushed his levels of religion, politics and other popular talking points; something I know he enjoys based on how often he mentions it to me. I've watched this man grow so much in the past few months because of all the new mental stimulation and I couldn't be happier because of it. We often stay up late talking about God and biblical teachings, comparison of different religious groups, politics, popular social debates....and so much more. Things I wouldn't even bother bringing up to him in the past when he still had his "jock mentality" and now to have HIM start these mature and adult conversations blows my mind sometimes! He truly is a smart man and it's nice to see him openly show that to me as often as he does now.

Don't worry though, he's still Jacob. Cute and cuddly, funny and quirky. And the guy everyone wants to come up and talk to, whether they know him or not. He's still God's perfect gift to those around him. :)


-Lauren