My 3 Gems

This morning I have 3 things that I am greatful for....

1.) Tyler

He and I are both feeling back to normal, and are rebuilding our relationship.

2.) Nick

As difficult as he can be at times...he never fails to shower me with love.

3.) Raine

She has learned the value of telling the truth, and almost brought me to tears this morning when she proved that to me.

Teenage appetite

Well no wonder...

...you don't feel good!!

I received a call from the MS to pick Tyler up, he's not feeling well and has an upset stomach.

So..I get there and casually ask, well...what did you eat bud? Here's his reply....

2 pancakes

2 sausage and egg bagel sandwiches

6 pieces of bacon

3 sausages

and 6 or 7 juices

....ummmm, well, YEAH!! I'd not feel well either!

Pep talk for a Military Wife

...This was an actual conversation I had with hubby tonight....(I was feeling blue)

B: Hello sweety
J: Hey
B: What r u doing?
J: I'm not doing anything
B: R u feeling ok today?
J: I've been kinda weird all week...
J: I'm tired of being alone and doing it myself
B: I know ,it will be over soon
J: Not really
B: We're in the military sweety
J: I know babe
J: It just sucks sometimes is all, at times like this.
B: I know it does
B: It will get better I promise
J: I know
B: We do what other people wish they could do
J: How's that?
B: We help the United States prevail over terrorists.
J: I don't
B: Yes u do ,without you I wouldn't be in the military. I couldn't do it unless I had you.
J: aww
B: You r my right hand in this, and you help me get through the hard times more than u know.
J: Are you reading this out of a book? lol
B: No silly
B: For real, you allow me to have a family AND still fight for our country, other people are not strong enough for that.
J: I know
B: Do you work tomorrow?
J: Yeah, you?
B:No
J: aww, you suck!
B: No, you suck
B: ok well I'll call u in a little bit sweety
J: Alright babe...byee
B: I love u
B: Byee
J: I love you too
J: Bye

.....Corny, huh? :)

Michael

As you all know...my hubby was deployed to Iraq for 15 months...not too awful long ago. During the time that he was there, he and the other soldiers in his "squad" became very close...even life-long friends. Not only them...but, their wives are now my soul-sisters...we have actually made it through hell together!

The media sometimes portrays our soldiers in a harsh light, and many of you know that that is one of my pet peeves...and one of the hardest parts of being a soldiers wife. I support him to no end.

There are SO many different sides to this war. It is definitely NOT just 2 sided, as in us and them. We (military) really are trying to do our best for this country(Iraq) who has no support of their own.

OK...enough of the emotional rant that I can get on so easily.....onto my news!

During the time that my hubby was there serving, he became VERY close with his Iraqi Interpreter....we call him Michael (unsure of his Iraqi name). Actually...the whole squad did. They (the intrepreters) were in just as much danger every day, right alongside our guys...helping their country in any way they could....even under great fear of retaliation to them and their families for working with the Americans. Michael's biggest dream was to be able to come to America and start over, here with his family, and be safe.

I just got word today that Michael was finally approved for a Visa and will be arriving in the States this week. He will be staying with the different families in our squad until he can get established. I can't WAIT to tell my hubby the good news...and I am really hoping that he will be able to stay with us for a time.

I am talking to a wife of one of the guys as I type this journal....and we are planning our next get together...to include Michael.

It's really not everyday that you hear about our guys opening their homes to "strangers" from a land that we are currently at war with...it really touches my heart, and I wanted to share it with you. :)

My Daughter's Prayer

Dear God ~

Thank you for my daddy.

In Jesus name Amen.


(This was at breakfast this morning...have you ever heard anything sweeter?! ) :)

My moment at work

My moment didn't happen during "Me" time...but, during work. Then again....My work is a big part of who I am...so, maybe it did.

Today one of my students (8 yrs old) came into my office during his lunchtime for his routine Insulin shot. He is newly Diabetic, and sometimes has trouble accepting all that he has to go through with the disease. Today was different.....

I walk in the office, and he lifts up his shirt, throws him arm at me, and says "Shoot Me" ....LOL. I giggled for about 10 minutes after he left!

....I love my job :)

Warning...

...Just a warning here.

I'm about fed up with BBC and SeRiOuSlY considering leaving soon. I will invite everyone who wishes to follow me to my blog. I promise to start keeping up with posting here. :)

Sorry for anyone who has been bummed out by my not posting lately. :/