I was recently asked at my neighborhood Bible Study what I was most grateful for. I boldly responded, “Without question I am most grateful for Tim’s deployment.” I believe most were shocked around the room because this group of women has been particularly supportive over the past year.
I didn’t answer my [...]
We all have them. Mine are now conveniently cataloged in the pages of my Listography book. One of my biggest pet peeves came through me like a tidal wave as I was taking the girls for a nice stroll through the neighborhood today. So here are my top four:
1) I [...]
This post goes out to all the extraordinary people, companies, and aficionados everywhere who have been supporting us in Iraq! They have made the tour a little easier - by sending GREAT cigars to our soldiers!
Thank you for your continued support, generousity, and patriotism!
Roll call:
Tom Noonan
Herfer’s Paradise (& all the cigar contributors)
Top Shelf Cigar
Carmel Cigar [...]
The girls are growing. They have really become buddies. They play together, wrestle, and occupy one another’s world. I figured that they have only been apart on two occasions in their lives. It is hard for me to imagine what it must feel like to have a companion always.
In [...]
Today marks the 20th anniversary of my enlistment in the Army and of course, the environment I am in has afforded me the time and opportunity to reflect on everything.
In 1988, I enlisted as “Private Stoner.” Since then, it’s been a wonderful journey, great experience, and a remarkable tranformation.
From the enlisted [...]
My silence has been deliberate. For as long as Tim was home, it has taken us to return to normal.
Today I found myself running and crying…neither of which, I can assure you, come easily to me but am proud I can do. I considered what it will be like to hug [...]
Again, we’re all ok. We’re driving on.
I’ve written before about the attacks that are launched against our base with IDF. Indirect Fire consists of either rockets or mortar rounds that are lobbed-in from neighboring areas into the base.
IDF attacks have increased here over the last two weeks; in frequency, duration, and severity.
Our unit suffered NO losses, whatsoever. [...]
After returning from a wonderful time on leave with the Stoner Six, extended family, and friends - it was time to return to the desert.
Leaving was tough on me, not in an overwhelming “sad” way or “nervous” way - but an angry way.
The first time I departed left me sad - as I [...]
Tim is off. As he said reluctantly on our way to the airport, “Back to combat.”
He actually looked quite comfortable as I saw him board the plane in his brown jump suit which look more like adult pajamas. (Note: To all spouses or family members…you can escort your soldier to the [...]