I know I haven't posted in awhile, life has just been crazy. And my lovely friend introduce me to Facebook which has been a lot of fun and addicting to tell you the truth. :) I'm loving the scrabble game feature!!! :) But I have missed being able to just write out a post and pour my heart out, so I'm back!!!
I know a lot of you have followed me through these past 14 months, you've cried with me, and been there for me, and supported me and you've prayed for me and my family. I just wanted to thank you all. It means the world to me and we can feel the love and prayers coming in all around the place.
I am happy to announce that we are on the final countdown to Bruce's return home!! We have only a month left give or take a day here or there. The boys and I are so excited for his return home we can hardly stand it!!!
Bruce is actually in Kuwait right now, one step closer to home. He is filtering guys through who are headed home, which is great, but also hard for him watching everyone come and get on a plane back to Drum. But soon it will be his turn to get on that Welcome Home Plane. Then soon after I will be posting pics of his welcome home ceremony!!!
Thanks again for all your support and prayers over the past year!!! I love you guys!!!
Oct 21, 2008
Sep 28, 2008
Fall...my favorite season!!!
Top 10 Reasons I Love Fall!!!
10) The crisp air.
9) Jeans and sweatshirts all the time
8) Changing of the Leaves
7) Playing in said Leaves
6) The start of the holiday season
5) Halloween
4) Carving pumpkins with the boys
3) The start of Christmas shopping
2) Anything pumpkin
And the number 1 reason I love fall...
Pumpkin Spice Lattes from Starbucks!!! YUM!!!
10) The crisp air.
9) Jeans and sweatshirts all the time
8) Changing of the Leaves
7) Playing in said Leaves
6) The start of the holiday season
5) Halloween
4) Carving pumpkins with the boys
3) The start of Christmas shopping
2) Anything pumpkin
And the number 1 reason I love fall...
Pumpkin Spice Lattes from Starbucks!!! YUM!!!
Sep 18, 2008
Our Broken Hearts....
Our hearts are breaking this week at our house. For the last 8 years we have had the best little friend with us,our dog Blue. This past Tuesday we had to say goodbye to her. She was such a good dog and we loved her so much. She started getting sick this past Sunday and wasn't any better by Monday so I took her into the vet to get her checked out. After blood and urine checks Blue was diagnosed with diabetes and her pancreas was not functioning properly. After much discussion with the doctor we chose to have her put down as opposed to being in any pain or discomfort for the rest of her life. It was the hardest thing I've ever had to do. Two of my friends went with me on Tuesday when they actually did it. She was so sweet and and kept giving me kisses and rubbing her head on me until she fell asleep in my arms. It was so sweet and so sad at the same time. We are going to miss her so much!!! We love you Blue!!!
Sep 12, 2008
hmmm....
I sat down this morning thinking I have time to write something on my blog. Got up early today and the boys are all up and moving. They are almost ready for school, just finishing up breakfast now. Which leaves 45 minutes until we have to leave for school. I now have time to sit and write something clever or amusing and what do I have? Nothing, nada, squat!!! I got nothing to say today I guess. I know hard to beleive huh?
I guess have a great day!!!
I guess have a great day!!!
Sep 11, 2008
7 Year Anniversary
It's hard to believe that it has been 7 years since the tragedy of September 11, 2001 took place. We will never forget or never stop praying for the loved ones of the victims on that tragic day!!!
Here is what I wrote a year ago with the same feelings as I have now. And with a husband who is still deployed fighting this fight.
Every generation has that EVENT in thier lives that is always associated with that generation. That question of where were you when...... For my grandparents it was where were you when Pearl Harbor was attacked? For my parents it was where were you when JFK was shot? For my generation, it will be where were you when the first plane hit and the second....
A day that will forever live in our memories. Yesterday marked the 6th anniversary of that horrific day. The day that terrorists attacked our country on our soil. Even though I didn't know anyone that perished that day, it is a day that changed my future forever.
I was working at The Mulberry Bush with my friend Patty when we heard the news. I was sitting there rocking a baby, when Patty came in and told me what had happened. I believe by the time we'd found out, the second plane had just hit the World Trade Center. We sat there in disbelief listening to our radio for any word on how they were doing. Patty and I sat there and prayed immediately for all those that had died and all the children that were now without a mom or dad. The day just progressively got worse, with word that the Pentagon had been attacked and then another plane that crashed in a PA field somewhere. I remember being confused and not completely understanding what was happening. I couldn't wrap my mind around the idea that we were under attack.
I called Bruce at Ft Campbell and asked how he was and what was going on there. He just said everything was nuts, and they were bucklin down Campbell as is if it were it's next target. It was so scary and all I wanted was to see him and hug him. There were huge lines to get on post that day, people were waiting up to 4 or 5 hours to get on post, so I didn't know what I was going to do. Adam was only 3 months old at the time and I knew we couldn't stay in those lines that long. So we ended up spending the night with Patty and Chuck.
I remember just crying for days after it happened, and still to this day it brings tears to my eyes thinking about all the life that was lost. It was so senseless and stupid. Watching the people on TV looking for thier loved ones with pictures posted on the wall to find them. It was just too much to watch, but I couldnt' tear myself away either.
It changed life on post for us for quite awhile as well. We had to stop and get our cars checked for day, and we had to start showing ID which, we'd never had to do. OUr sticker on our care was good enough. Then there were the humvees on every corner with armed soldiers all around them. That was not easy to explain to my then 4 yr old son DJ why they were there. We had to pass them everyday on the way to school. It was just very eery all over post.
I can't believe that it has already been 6 years since that day happened, when you see the images on TV it takes you right back to it all, like it was yesterday. They held a Memorial Service yesterday on post and they had some amazing shots from that day that I wanted to share with you.
No matter your political view or which side of the house you are on, I believe these images are the reason Bruce is where he is. So please continue to pray for him and all the other thousands of troops that are deployed right now. May God Bless you all!!!
Here is what I wrote a year ago with the same feelings as I have now. And with a husband who is still deployed fighting this fight.
Every generation has that EVENT in thier lives that is always associated with that generation. That question of where were you when...... For my grandparents it was where were you when Pearl Harbor was attacked? For my parents it was where were you when JFK was shot? For my generation, it will be where were you when the first plane hit and the second....
A day that will forever live in our memories. Yesterday marked the 6th anniversary of that horrific day. The day that terrorists attacked our country on our soil. Even though I didn't know anyone that perished that day, it is a day that changed my future forever.
I was working at The Mulberry Bush with my friend Patty when we heard the news. I was sitting there rocking a baby, when Patty came in and told me what had happened. I believe by the time we'd found out, the second plane had just hit the World Trade Center. We sat there in disbelief listening to our radio for any word on how they were doing. Patty and I sat there and prayed immediately for all those that had died and all the children that were now without a mom or dad. The day just progressively got worse, with word that the Pentagon had been attacked and then another plane that crashed in a PA field somewhere. I remember being confused and not completely understanding what was happening. I couldn't wrap my mind around the idea that we were under attack.
I called Bruce at Ft Campbell and asked how he was and what was going on there. He just said everything was nuts, and they were bucklin down Campbell as is if it were it's next target. It was so scary and all I wanted was to see him and hug him. There were huge lines to get on post that day, people were waiting up to 4 or 5 hours to get on post, so I didn't know what I was going to do. Adam was only 3 months old at the time and I knew we couldn't stay in those lines that long. So we ended up spending the night with Patty and Chuck.
I remember just crying for days after it happened, and still to this day it brings tears to my eyes thinking about all the life that was lost. It was so senseless and stupid. Watching the people on TV looking for thier loved ones with pictures posted on the wall to find them. It was just too much to watch, but I couldnt' tear myself away either.
It changed life on post for us for quite awhile as well. We had to stop and get our cars checked for day, and we had to start showing ID which, we'd never had to do. OUr sticker on our care was good enough. Then there were the humvees on every corner with armed soldiers all around them. That was not easy to explain to my then 4 yr old son DJ why they were there. We had to pass them everyday on the way to school. It was just very eery all over post.
I can't believe that it has already been 6 years since that day happened, when you see the images on TV it takes you right back to it all, like it was yesterday. They held a Memorial Service yesterday on post and they had some amazing shots from that day that I wanted to share with you.
No matter your political view or which side of the house you are on, I believe these images are the reason Bruce is where he is. So please continue to pray for him and all the other thousands of troops that are deployed right now. May God Bless you all!!!
Sep 10, 2008
Busy Time of Year...
It's that time again. With school starting up and all of the boys' different activities getting back into full swing again. We have most our week nights full of sports, piano lessons and scouting. With soon to come gymnastics and hopefully art classes. I promised DJ he could sign up for soccer since football fell through this year, those practices start next weeek, with games on the following 6 or 8 Saturdays I think. When I signed him up, Jack wanted to play too so now we have 2 games on Saturday and 2 practices, of course different nights. DJ is scouting on Monday, Jack's is on Tuesdays, which I'm the leader of this year. Go Tiger Cubs!!! Can you see me as a Cub Scout leader? Should be loads of fun I tell you!!! Then on Wed DJ and Jack both have piano lessons. Adam will hopefully be starting gymnastics soon, I have to talk to the teacher about a good time, she only had one time slot on Sat. in the middle of the day, and that just didn't work for us. Also, I was excited to find out she is also going to offer art classes. Which will be awesome, Adam's been wanting them forever. We just haven't been able to find anyplace that offered them. So I'm hoping that works out for him and then I am done!!! that will surely fill my entire week with activities. That does't even include my two bible studies I'm doing during the day while the boys are at school!!! Yes it's getting to a busy time again.
Which will make time fly and Bruce will be home before we know it!!!
Have a great day my blog reading friends~~~
Which will make time fly and Bruce will be home before we know it!!!
Have a great day my blog reading friends~~~
Sep 9, 2008
Pics as Promised
So I finally downloaded pics and without further ado, here are the boys on their first day of school!!!
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