Thank you for the prayers! We finally got to hear her voice this morning...a very wonderful sound to our ears! She is out of ICU...praise the Lord! But, please continue to pray for the pain she is in and the migranes she is having, as well as her healing.
Thanks again for the prayers! We really appreciate it!
Sunday, October 5, 2008
Saturday, October 4, 2008
Praise the Lord!!!
My son was able to get leave for our daughter's wedding and Christmas!!! ...we're all so very, very happy about that! God is good!!!
Prayer Request
Please pray for my mother-in-law. She was hit by a car while crossing the street yesterday (at a crosswalk). She's got a fractured hip (updated report since last night - they thought it was broken, but it's only a hairline fracture...praise God!), a broken tailbone, stitches on the back of her head and part of her ear was torn at the top (which they were able to repair yesterday with some stitches and staples).
Today she is still in ICU in serious condition, with migranes and vomiting, and in a lot of pain. Please pray for that she can rest peacefully and that her recovery will be quick! She is one very tough woman!
Talking with her husband, I know we are truly blessed that she is still with us. She was thrown in the air and flipped from the impact of the car...but, praise the Lord, she is alive!
Thank you for your prayers!
Today she is still in ICU in serious condition, with migranes and vomiting, and in a lot of pain. Please pray for that she can rest peacefully and that her recovery will be quick! She is one very tough woman!
Talking with her husband, I know we are truly blessed that she is still with us. She was thrown in the air and flipped from the impact of the car...but, praise the Lord, she is alive!
Thank you for your prayers!
Thursday, October 2, 2008
Deployment
Deployment is becoming more real for us. Not only for one person in our family, but two. Not our son, but our soon-to-be son in law. We're all aware anything can happen after the election, but it's very unlikely that we'll pull out right away. So...it's very real for us.
As for now, we're just walking this road God has paved for us and trusting Him in all things. It's not "new" news, just more news. Being that the time frame for when they will take off isn't definite and it looks to be more like next spring or summer, we'll just continue to take it one day at a time, cherish our time together even more, and know that God is in control.
It's not easy to think about my husband leaving for 12 months. In fact, I try my best not to think about it for now! But, if and when he does deploy, I have a wonderful friend who is showing me that everything will be OK. She's such a great example of God's overflowing comfort, peace and strength, as her husband is deployed right now. I see it in her every time we're together, and there's not a doubt in my mind that God orchestrated our friendship...and I'm so very, very grateful for that!!
As for now, we're just walking this road God has paved for us and trusting Him in all things. It's not "new" news, just more news. Being that the time frame for when they will take off isn't definite and it looks to be more like next spring or summer, we'll just continue to take it one day at a time, cherish our time together even more, and know that God is in control.
It's not easy to think about my husband leaving for 12 months. In fact, I try my best not to think about it for now! But, if and when he does deploy, I have a wonderful friend who is showing me that everything will be OK. She's such a great example of God's overflowing comfort, peace and strength, as her husband is deployed right now. I see it in her every time we're together, and there's not a doubt in my mind that God orchestrated our friendship...and I'm so very, very grateful for that!!
At the Crosswalk
This morning on my drive to work I had to make a stop at the crosswalk. I didn't stop for children... I stopped for 10 Soldiers, carrying guns and all. I laughed at the thought that it's not every day that people stop at crosswalks for Soldiers with guns. I'm in a much different world now.
On a different subject...
A few minutes before noon today I got a call from my husband inviting me to lunch. It wasn't "out to lunch" though; it was lunch at his battalion with other Soldiers. We ate and then he prayed for requests they had and did a short devotional. It was a little awkward being that I was the only one that wasn't a Soldier, not to mention the only female, but I loved it. I think it's wonderful that he does this sort of thing with his Soldiers, and when I get the opportunity to see him in "action" I love it! I wish I could be there more often...
On a different subject...
A few minutes before noon today I got a call from my husband inviting me to lunch. It wasn't "out to lunch" though; it was lunch at his battalion with other Soldiers. We ate and then he prayed for requests they had and did a short devotional. It was a little awkward being that I was the only one that wasn't a Soldier, not to mention the only female, but I loved it. I think it's wonderful that he does this sort of thing with his Soldiers, and when I get the opportunity to see him in "action" I love it! I wish I could be there more often...
Sunday, September 28, 2008
Happy Birthday son!!!
Our firstborn turned 21 today. I can not believe it!!! 
While we hate that we can't be with you today, we're so very proud that you are serving our country. This picture speaks of so much of who you are. You are strong, able to face challenges of life, willing to give of yourself for the better of others, willing to sacrifice for the freedom of those you know and love and those you don't even know. You put others before yourself every day as you live this life as an Airman. You're courageous. As I look at the face in this picture, I see the heart of a good, godly man. Your dad and I love you, miss you, and pray for you daily. We anxiously await the time we get to be with you again. Keep up the good work and may God bless you as you live out the life He wills for you. We're here for you every step of the way. May God bless you in a very special way on your 21st birthday as you're far from family and friends. We all wish we could be there with you!! We love you...
Saturday, September 27, 2008
A Strange Scenario
It's 9:00 p.m. for me and midnight for my oldest son so he calls and says, "You're not even going to wish me a Happy Birthday?!" ...I didn't even think about it being Sept. 28 there and Sept. 27 here. I told him he wasn't 21 yet since he was born in Texas and still has an hour to go...plus the fact that I'm not ready for him to be 21 yet!!!
Wow! Where do the years go??? My birthday post will come tomorrow...for right now I'm just going to enjoy my son being a little bit younger. haha...
Wow! Where do the years go??? My birthday post will come tomorrow...for right now I'm just going to enjoy my son being a little bit younger. haha...
I'm excited to say...
I got a job! Probably about a month ago my husband and I started praying about whether or not I should work outside the home. I had brought it up to my husband after I had been praying about it a while and the night I talked to him about it, as we were praying together, he vocalized his prayer asking the Lord to show us His will.
All I've been asking all along is, "Lord, would you have me work outside the home? Is it your desire for me to be a stay-at-home mom still, or should I consider working again since our kids are so much older?" I can't really explain it...it's just a feeling I had that I needed to be seeking His will about this.
On Thursday of last week I got an email which had a few jobs openings. I decided to open it and it wasn't the ones listed on the attachment that came with it that caught my eye, it was a little note I noticed on the very bottom of the email (a forward) that caught my attention. So, I prayed about it and decided to call. On Tuesday I went in for an interview, and on Thursday they called to ask if I was still interested.
I am not kidding when I say I had just prayed that if it was the Lord's will that I have this job that I would hear something that day. I had already told myself I would get the job if God wanted me to, and would not if He didn't. On that particular day though I had stopped to pray because I didn't want to be disappointed if I didn't get it. I knew it was a good opportunity for me, I knew it would be good for us with the wedding coming soon, and I knew that if I wasn't careful I would decide what was best for me and not be happy with God's answer if it was no.
The blessing of knowing what it is God desires for your life is amazing. Whether it be something I want or not, knowing and trusting His will for my life is important to me. It's in the knowing that makes things bearable when it's tough. I'm sure there will be tough days ahead. I'm losing a little of my daily "freedoms" that I enjoy. But, I also know there are blessings to be had with having this job and a reason God would have me work there.
The job is on post - three or four blocks from my house and just down the road from my husband's battalion. I'll be home before the twins get home from school. I don't work weekends, and we have all the federal holidays off as well as vacation time (and I can still get time off when my husband's off). Not to mention I'll be doing what I love to do - administrative work. I am so excited!! ...The family is excited!! Thank you, Lord!
All I've been asking all along is, "Lord, would you have me work outside the home? Is it your desire for me to be a stay-at-home mom still, or should I consider working again since our kids are so much older?" I can't really explain it...it's just a feeling I had that I needed to be seeking His will about this.
On Thursday of last week I got an email which had a few jobs openings. I decided to open it and it wasn't the ones listed on the attachment that came with it that caught my eye, it was a little note I noticed on the very bottom of the email (a forward) that caught my attention. So, I prayed about it and decided to call. On Tuesday I went in for an interview, and on Thursday they called to ask if I was still interested.
I am not kidding when I say I had just prayed that if it was the Lord's will that I have this job that I would hear something that day. I had already told myself I would get the job if God wanted me to, and would not if He didn't. On that particular day though I had stopped to pray because I didn't want to be disappointed if I didn't get it. I knew it was a good opportunity for me, I knew it would be good for us with the wedding coming soon, and I knew that if I wasn't careful I would decide what was best for me and not be happy with God's answer if it was no.
The blessing of knowing what it is God desires for your life is amazing. Whether it be something I want or not, knowing and trusting His will for my life is important to me. It's in the knowing that makes things bearable when it's tough. I'm sure there will be tough days ahead. I'm losing a little of my daily "freedoms" that I enjoy. But, I also know there are blessings to be had with having this job and a reason God would have me work there.
The job is on post - three or four blocks from my house and just down the road from my husband's battalion. I'll be home before the twins get home from school. I don't work weekends, and we have all the federal holidays off as well as vacation time (and I can still get time off when my husband's off). Not to mention I'll be doing what I love to do - administrative work. I am so excited!! ...The family is excited!! Thank you, Lord!
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Time in the Field
Birthday cake in the field (it's a cookie, jelly and a lit match)
He's just a little dirty! :)
This is what I love about the field...
He was sick the entire time he was there due to allergies, but there was still a smile on his face.
Soon!
My husband has been in the field since last Monday and sometime today he'll walk through the door! I'm so excited. It hasn't been an easy time in the field as he's been sick the whole time. His allergies started acting up day one and he's still not well. I'm hoping he gets a little time off to recover and be pampered.
This time while he was away I spent time organizing the entire house...including the garage! Since our move into this house in June, it's been so busy that I didn't really have the time to organize like I wanted to...but today it feels great to finally have it all done!
All I have to do today is wait on my husband to arrive and then give him lots of TLC. Hopefully it'll be sooner rather than later. I miss that man!
Oh, speaking of houses...I was at a friend's house yesterday and noticed this on her wall and it made me smile:
OUR HOME IS WHERE GOD SENDS US.
I love that!!!
This time while he was away I spent time organizing the entire house...including the garage! Since our move into this house in June, it's been so busy that I didn't really have the time to organize like I wanted to...but today it feels great to finally have it all done!
All I have to do today is wait on my husband to arrive and then give him lots of TLC. Hopefully it'll be sooner rather than later. I miss that man!
Oh, speaking of houses...I was at a friend's house yesterday and noticed this on her wall and it made me smile:
OUR HOME IS WHERE GOD SENDS US.
I love that!!!
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