Saying no is sometimes the hardest thing to do (at least for me), especially to someone that I care for and respect. And…I am not talking about saying no to my children. Heck…I say no all day long.
So…why do I find it so difficult to say no to a request I know that [...]
I have been thinking a lot about writing this post…especially when I get fortunate enough to go running! In fact, I sometimes feel like Forest Gump…like I could keep going and going. When you have a lot to think about and a little Justin Timberlake in your ear you can really put in the miles.
So [...]
I think when a husband/father deploys it actually does take a village. I am not sure who coined the phrase…I am thinking it may have been Hilary Clinton. But none of you Hilary-bashers send me any nastygrams. I am not sure if she said it or not. I should google it later. I like it [...]
Okay…I will admit it…I kind of got in a slump today. Maybe because the one month mark is approaching. Maybe because it was the last day of school and I am fearing everyone being home all of the time. Or maybe it is because everyone seems to be running a fever and [...]
In keeping with my goal of writing about the ‘Good Things’ while Tim is gone, I am thankful for MY COUSINS. They are spoiling me this summer with plenty of visits.
Winden and Morgan plan to visit over the June 22nd weekend. It will be special as Winden and I share birthdays only one [...]
Nate just shared some of the images he took on Mother’s Day. We had a great celebration with great friends and family. It was especially nice because three women were celebrating their first Mother’s Day…Helena, Shannon and Maria. It was a PERFECT day. We fixed a delicious brunch then spent most of the day [...]
I have decided that throughout this deployment I will highlight the Good Things. It will keep me positive, and most importantly grateful for all that I have.
So…the first “Good Thing” to report is my boys. I was preparing myself for considerable behavior issues before Tim left. But, in general, they have done quite well. [...]
Todd Tuttle, one of Tim’s best friends, forwarded me this slideshow on YouTube today. A girl by the name of Lizzie Palmer put this together…she is on 15 years old. It has received over 3 million hits. YouTube SlideShow
We are so blessed to live amongst neighbors (that are amazing friends). We were overwhelmed last Sunday when we went for a walk at 7pm and yellow ribbons were being hung by several neighbors. And…not just a few yellow ribbons…the trees in the neighborhood and lampposts are covered. It really is a beautiful site. I [...]