Have you surrendered?

Now that Rob is back from deployment, we are church hunting again. It’s always a challenging process, but this past Sunday we visited a church for the 2nd time and so far we really like it. Whether or not we’ll choose to become members there still remains to be seen, but I know without a

I Surrender All…Again

Why is it sometimes so hard to turn my troubles over to God permanently?  He loves me more than anyone else, yet I find myself trying over and over to take back control of things I’ve turned over to Him.  I find myself feeling heartache and pain over something that I previously surrendered to God

Our 10th Wedding Anniversary

Today Hubby and I celebrate 10 years of wedded bliss! An entire decade! Just 4 more decades to go till our Golden Anniversary! As I look back over the years, I am truly amazed at God’s glory.  We have been through some TOUGH times in our 10 years together, some really tough times.  Yet as

He’s home!

So I had this post ready to post yesterday, but got busy and forgot to post it   You’ll understand why. Aug. 31, 2010 – Rob was sworn into the Army (again), and left to begin his training as a “prior service” soldier first going to WTC (Warrior Transition Course), and then to AIT (Advanced Individual Training).

All I want for Christmas is my Hubby

All I want for Christmas is my Hubby! The U.S. troops have exited Iraq and crossed into Kuwait.  It’s awesome to watch the news video and see that gate close.  The next step is HOME!  I am so ready for my husband to be home again.  Today marks the 219th day since I have seen him,

Troops in Iraq are coming home!

I am so excited!! This deployment that was supposed to last until May, will be over soon! According to the President, the troops that are in Iraq will be home by the end of the year.  President Obama even said they “will definitely be home for the holidays”.  Of course, I don’t know if he means

A different Thanksgiving

Why is it so much easier to give others a break, to cut them some slack, to extend grace to them – but it’s so hard to do it for yourself? I have been fighting a chest cold for the past week and it is wearing me out.  I absolutely despise coughing! It hurts, it’s

The good, the bad and the ugly of Army life

It’s been a while since I’ve written about how life in the Army is going for us.  I honestly can’t believe so much time has gone by already.  We’ve now been an Army family for over a year – about a year and 2 months.  I’ve been completely shocked by some things while totally unfazed

Strong Bonds Retreat at Great Wolf Lodge

This past weekend, Emily and I had the chance to attend a Strong Bonds retreat.  It was put on by the Army Chaplaincy and was specifically for spouses & children of deployed soldiers.  We were blessed with a free stay at the Great Wolf Lodge a couple hours away from Fort Bragg.  Our stay included

Where were you?

We pause today to remember the tragedy of 9/11 and to honor those who gave the ultimate sacrifice of their life that day.  I also think about those who have given their time, service, life or loved one in this war that we are still fighting.   I pray for their families.  That somehow they could