Don't fall over from shock....but I am HERE! Life hasn't been dull...and it hasn't afforded me much opportunity to do the things I love...crafting...photography...blogging.
If you will recall, I'm an Army Wife, and where the Army calls, we go. We are now overseas (REALLY this time....inside joke...we were stationed in Hawaii years ago, and that is considered overseas too...gave me a chuckle...but this is the REAL DEAL!)
We've been here for 5 months, and loving it...and hating it...and loving it again. Truth be told, I don't HATE anything about it. I seem to be in the minority on this subject. I do hate the fact that my husband has been gone most of us being here though. But, we enjoy each second we can, and have already seen so very much. I'm hoping to get back to posting...and doing my challenges..and sharing the world around me with all of you again! For now...I am around...somewhere ;-)
Monday, January 16, 2012
Monday, April 25, 2011
**CONTEST**ALERT!!!
Wanna Win $25 Gift Card to Target??? OF COURSE YOU DO! :) Head over to my friend's blog by clicking here and comment in which photo session of hers from Feb and March you like best and why. You also need to "like" her on Facebook for your entry to be counted. That's It! Nothing else to do. You will be entered to win a $25 gift card from Target, and the owner of the photo could win a free 11X14.
Sandy does gorgeous work, so it's hard to choose, but head over and see which one you like the best, and VOTE!!!
If you Promote her contest on your blog or FB page, comment again, and let her know you did (with links), and you'll get another chance to win. ;-)
I **LOVE** Contests!! Run...quickly....go VOTE!!! ;-)
Sandy does gorgeous work, so it's hard to choose, but head over and see which one you like the best, and VOTE!!!
If you Promote her contest on your blog or FB page, comment again, and let her know you did (with links), and you'll get another chance to win. ;-)
I **LOVE** Contests!! Run...quickly....go VOTE!!! ;-)
Thursday, April 21, 2011
Here I am
Yes, I am here...on the computer...on my blog...
I wish I could say that I'm enthused, and want to get back to writing, and uploading photos..but, truth be told...I feel like it's a chore. It's not that I don't love to do, it's that I feel like it's one of a Bazillion things I want (or need) to do. I miss blogging. I miss doing my photo challenges....I miss hearing what others think of my work...but...I try to stay away from the computer these days. It can consume me with all the different places it takes me. I can play with my photos (Always the most fun) tell my stories (so hard to choose which ones) I can read up on Friends, old and new (such a treat, Thanks World Wide Web!) But then that leaves my house...a mess...my daughter...without me to play with her...you get the idea!! :)
And life has been sooo busy for the last couple of months with my husband, and my girls, that I rarely feel I have time for my stuff. And then when I do try to keep up on me, I feel guilty for everything else. Just never enough time. I don't dwell on this, mind you. Please no comments about taking time for myself...I do...just usually not on the computer anymore :(
So, once I find the secret to gaining more hours in my day (or more likely, find I'm just not so tired anymore (HA, that made me laugh too!) I promise to try, not to abandon my blog anymore! :)
Happy Easter Everyone!
I wish I could say that I'm enthused, and want to get back to writing, and uploading photos..but, truth be told...I feel like it's a chore. It's not that I don't love to do, it's that I feel like it's one of a Bazillion things I want (or need) to do. I miss blogging. I miss doing my photo challenges....I miss hearing what others think of my work...but...I try to stay away from the computer these days. It can consume me with all the different places it takes me. I can play with my photos (Always the most fun) tell my stories (so hard to choose which ones) I can read up on Friends, old and new (such a treat, Thanks World Wide Web!) But then that leaves my house...a mess...my daughter...without me to play with her...you get the idea!! :)
And life has been sooo busy for the last couple of months with my husband, and my girls, that I rarely feel I have time for my stuff. And then when I do try to keep up on me, I feel guilty for everything else. Just never enough time. I don't dwell on this, mind you. Please no comments about taking time for myself...I do...just usually not on the computer anymore :(
So, once I find the secret to gaining more hours in my day (or more likely, find I'm just not so tired anymore (HA, that made me laugh too!) I promise to try, not to abandon my blog anymore! :)
Happy Easter Everyone!
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Ruby Red Tuesday--WELCOME HOME
My Husband's Unit Finally Made it home Sunday, just in time for Valentine's Day. After spending a year in a Afghanistan, the families were gathered for a Welcome Home Ceremony, in anticipation of seeing their soldier.
You might recall one of my last posts, that I had mentioned my husband actually came back earlier. Not because of the best circumstances, but not the worst either. My husband had to come back due to Heart related issues, and ended up having a Cardiac Oblasion to remove an extra pathway in his heart. Scary Stuff! And though he was "home" he wasn't home. I'm not complaining....I did see him on weekends, and he we did spend the holidays together, but he wasn't even at his home duty station....he was 3 hours away. It, at times, was more difficult than having him half a world away.
In any case, his entire team is back, safe, sound, and with their loved ones. Including my husband. He was released from the Warrior Transition Unit, and allowed to come back to his actual duty station a few weeks ago.
I couldn't think of a more perfect subject for Ruby Tuesday!!
Welcome home Guys!! Thank you for your Service, Thanks to your families for their sacrifices!!
to see other Rubies, head over to Work of the Poet
You might recall one of my last posts, that I had mentioned my husband actually came back earlier. Not because of the best circumstances, but not the worst either. My husband had to come back due to Heart related issues, and ended up having a Cardiac Oblasion to remove an extra pathway in his heart. Scary Stuff! And though he was "home" he wasn't home. I'm not complaining....I did see him on weekends, and he we did spend the holidays together, but he wasn't even at his home duty station....he was 3 hours away. It, at times, was more difficult than having him half a world away.
In any case, his entire team is back, safe, sound, and with their loved ones. Including my husband. He was released from the Warrior Transition Unit, and allowed to come back to his actual duty station a few weeks ago.
I couldn't think of a more perfect subject for Ruby Tuesday!!
Welcome home Guys!! Thank you for your Service, Thanks to your families for their sacrifices!!
to see other Rubies, head over to Work of the Poet
Friday, February 4, 2011
Sky Watch Friday- A Hole in the Sky
WOO HOO!! Look at Me, I'm Back, I'm BACK, I'MMMMM BAAAACCCKKKK!! :)
I've been trying to get back to blogging for a while...time has been short lately. With my husband's health, my daughter's Gymnastics, having a toddler, the holidays, etc, it has been very busy around here. Not to mention when I did try to come back, blogger was anything but receptive. I was having some real issues...and still am...but I can blog now at least.
So...here goes! Let's start with a SkyWatch Friday photo (or 3) These were taken of a sunset outside my house about a month ago. It was gorgeous out, about 65 degrees, but a storm was blowing in, and the winds were dancing the clouds around the sky. The Sunset was Blazing, and the entire sky was gorgeous. My photos truly don't do the scene justice, but I tried. What blew me away most was this Hole in the sky....I took 50 photos of it, at least. With each push and pull the wind did on the clouds, the hole stayed, and look ominous against the dark clouds, and firey sunset.
Enjoy! Hope to at least be back to my memes on a regular basis now, if not some more "fun" photos! (for instance...it snowed in Central Texas last night...TWO Years in a Row...that MUST be a record!)
Feels good to be back.
To see other Skywatch Photos, head over to http://skyley.blogspot.com/
Have a Great Weekend
I've been trying to get back to blogging for a while...time has been short lately. With my husband's health, my daughter's Gymnastics, having a toddler, the holidays, etc, it has been very busy around here. Not to mention when I did try to come back, blogger was anything but receptive. I was having some real issues...and still am...but I can blog now at least.
So...here goes! Let's start with a SkyWatch Friday photo (or 3) These were taken of a sunset outside my house about a month ago. It was gorgeous out, about 65 degrees, but a storm was blowing in, and the winds were dancing the clouds around the sky. The Sunset was Blazing, and the entire sky was gorgeous. My photos truly don't do the scene justice, but I tried. What blew me away most was this Hole in the sky....I took 50 photos of it, at least. With each push and pull the wind did on the clouds, the hole stayed, and look ominous against the dark clouds, and firey sunset.
Enjoy! Hope to at least be back to my memes on a regular basis now, if not some more "fun" photos! (for instance...it snowed in Central Texas last night...TWO Years in a Row...that MUST be a record!)
Feels good to be back.
To see other Skywatch Photos, head over to http://skyley.blogspot.com/
Have a Great Weekend
Monday, November 8, 2010
Testing, Testing....Is anyone still there???
hello All!! If you are still Following me, than, THANK YOU!!! ;-) I really appreciate it. I've been SO out of the blog loop, life has been anything but boring the last month.
So, here's a small recap, and why you probably won't be hearing from me too much for a while to come.
My last post was a Tribute to the Greatest Man I've ever known, my grandfather. Though his passing was expected, it was anything but easy. And what was difficult was made even harder having to do it without my best friend...my husband.
I packed up the girls, and headed to Kansas to say good-bye to my grandfather. I was back home within 4 days. WHEW! 1300 miles in 4 days is no easy task, especially with kids. But, I did my best to get back home and back into a routine.
Life had it's own idea, and within 5 days my world was completely turned upside down. I got a call no wife wants to get....for a SECOND time. My husband's exahusted voice telling me he's being evacted out of theatre due to a Second Heart Related issue. (we went through this 2 months ago, but after testing, and new meds it was determined he was healthy enough to return to Theater) this time it was taken a bit more seriously, and they decided he would be sent to Germany for treatment.
Words can not describe the many emotions, and feelings running through me. I felt like I was living in a movie, or a bad novel. Truly!! How could anyone have a week like mine and have it be taken seriously. How could the world be so cruel as to take away Man #1 in my life, and then have the Second Greatest Man I've ever known be half a world away from me, and not know if I would have the chance to see him alive again.
I felt like I couldn't complain, because all I wanted to do was yell, and cry, and have a pity party....not usually my style, and too dramatic for me, so I kept quite trying to figure out what to say; both to people, and on my blog.
A Few days after being in Germany it was determined my husband had a "heart condidtion" where part of his heart wasn't "firing" correctly, and he would require surgery. Bottom Line: He was coming home!!!! For all the excitement I felt, I actually wished it weren't true in a way. Hubby and I talked, and we both felt blessed, that he was coming home early, that he was Lucky, and there were worse ways for him to be coming home, etc. But I worried about his Mental health. My husband truly cares about his soldiers, and doesn't like "leaving them behind" But he knows he isn't doing anyone any good if he is there and not in Tip Top Shape. I was concerned about how the weight of his feelings were going to weigh on him.
So, a little over a week after arriving in Germany, he started making his way home. 3 days later, he arrived at Brooke Army Medical Center. We are currently awaiting a surgery time, and taking everything day by day. I came down immediately to meet him, and Thankfully my mom was able to stay with the girls.
This past weekend they got to see him for the first time in 4 months, and they couldn't have been happier. I think the same can be said for Daddy and how happy he was feeling to see his girls. <3
As for DH's current health, it's a minute by minute ordeal. I call him my "heart Patient". He's tired most of the day, and when he does have any activity, he exhausts easily. So, we've been staying close to the room which was provided for us.
Through all of this, we've counted our blessings, been thankful for so many little things, and incredibly humbled by others generosity, willingness to help, and by those HEROES who are coming home with more obstacles than we are facing, and smiling through it all.
A HUGE Thank you goes out to those who have helped us...directly and indirectly. And I'd like to shine some light on a couple of Organizations who have been an incredible help. Thanks to the Wounded Warriors Project, Wounded Warrior Foundation (here's a link to a Wish list for this organization http://www.warriorfoundation.com/needslist.html) , Soldier's Angels, and the USO my husband received clothes, toiletries, uniforms, and food while in Germany. These organizations are unbelieveable, and are the first ones on the scene when Soldiers arrive in Germany straight off the battlefields! Thank you if you have ever made a donation to any of these groups, you've helped my husband and so many like him. If you are looking for an organization to support, one of these would be my recommendation. Currently I'm on my husband's computer, which is very different than my own, and I can't get the links for these organizations yet, but you can always google them.
Next I'd like to say a HUGE thanks to the Warrior And Family Support Center here at BAMC. This organization, and the many volunteers here have provided a room for us, some of our meals, lots of snacks, and many other little things which all add up. We are only half through our battle, some of the real work is yet to come. But with friends, family, and the strangers who are helping us, praying for us, and supporting us, I know we will get through these difficult days, to smoother sailing, once again.
So...I'm signing off again...for an undetermined amount of time, but I'm hoping to be back to my regular blogging days again soon!
So, here's a small recap, and why you probably won't be hearing from me too much for a while to come.
My last post was a Tribute to the Greatest Man I've ever known, my grandfather. Though his passing was expected, it was anything but easy. And what was difficult was made even harder having to do it without my best friend...my husband.
I packed up the girls, and headed to Kansas to say good-bye to my grandfather. I was back home within 4 days. WHEW! 1300 miles in 4 days is no easy task, especially with kids. But, I did my best to get back home and back into a routine.
Life had it's own idea, and within 5 days my world was completely turned upside down. I got a call no wife wants to get....for a SECOND time. My husband's exahusted voice telling me he's being evacted out of theatre due to a Second Heart Related issue. (we went through this 2 months ago, but after testing, and new meds it was determined he was healthy enough to return to Theater) this time it was taken a bit more seriously, and they decided he would be sent to Germany for treatment.
Words can not describe the many emotions, and feelings running through me. I felt like I was living in a movie, or a bad novel. Truly!! How could anyone have a week like mine and have it be taken seriously. How could the world be so cruel as to take away Man #1 in my life, and then have the Second Greatest Man I've ever known be half a world away from me, and not know if I would have the chance to see him alive again.
I felt like I couldn't complain, because all I wanted to do was yell, and cry, and have a pity party....not usually my style, and too dramatic for me, so I kept quite trying to figure out what to say; both to people, and on my blog.
A Few days after being in Germany it was determined my husband had a "heart condidtion" where part of his heart wasn't "firing" correctly, and he would require surgery. Bottom Line: He was coming home!!!! For all the excitement I felt, I actually wished it weren't true in a way. Hubby and I talked, and we both felt blessed, that he was coming home early, that he was Lucky, and there were worse ways for him to be coming home, etc. But I worried about his Mental health. My husband truly cares about his soldiers, and doesn't like "leaving them behind" But he knows he isn't doing anyone any good if he is there and not in Tip Top Shape. I was concerned about how the weight of his feelings were going to weigh on him.
So, a little over a week after arriving in Germany, he started making his way home. 3 days later, he arrived at Brooke Army Medical Center. We are currently awaiting a surgery time, and taking everything day by day. I came down immediately to meet him, and Thankfully my mom was able to stay with the girls.
This past weekend they got to see him for the first time in 4 months, and they couldn't have been happier. I think the same can be said for Daddy and how happy he was feeling to see his girls. <3
As for DH's current health, it's a minute by minute ordeal. I call him my "heart Patient". He's tired most of the day, and when he does have any activity, he exhausts easily. So, we've been staying close to the room which was provided for us.
Through all of this, we've counted our blessings, been thankful for so many little things, and incredibly humbled by others generosity, willingness to help, and by those HEROES who are coming home with more obstacles than we are facing, and smiling through it all.
A HUGE Thank you goes out to those who have helped us...directly and indirectly. And I'd like to shine some light on a couple of Organizations who have been an incredible help. Thanks to the Wounded Warriors Project, Wounded Warrior Foundation (here's a link to a Wish list for this organization http://www.warriorfoundation.com/needslist.html) , Soldier's Angels, and the USO my husband received clothes, toiletries, uniforms, and food while in Germany. These organizations are unbelieveable, and are the first ones on the scene when Soldiers arrive in Germany straight off the battlefields! Thank you if you have ever made a donation to any of these groups, you've helped my husband and so many like him. If you are looking for an organization to support, one of these would be my recommendation. Currently I'm on my husband's computer, which is very different than my own, and I can't get the links for these organizations yet, but you can always google them.
Next I'd like to say a HUGE thanks to the Warrior And Family Support Center here at BAMC. This organization, and the many volunteers here have provided a room for us, some of our meals, lots of snacks, and many other little things which all add up. We are only half through our battle, some of the real work is yet to come. But with friends, family, and the strangers who are helping us, praying for us, and supporting us, I know we will get through these difficult days, to smoother sailing, once again.
So...I'm signing off again...for an undetermined amount of time, but I'm hoping to be back to my regular blogging days again soon!
Sunday, October 10, 2010
Shadow Shot Sunday--The Greatest Man
Today's SSS is a bit more personal than most.
My Grandfather passed away this morning. It was a while in coming, so we knew, and we were blessed to be able to say everything we wanted and needed before the time came. And that brings comfort to me. As does the fact that he will go with God now, and be a Guardian Angel for my family. He will no longer be suffering in any way, and he can be as just as strong, and agile again as he once was.
My Grandfather was a GREAT Man. A little rough around the edges when he was younger, but a loving man, who provided for his family, sought to make every day better, and reveled in being a Grandfather (and then a Great Grandfather). He truly was the greatest man I ever knew. And if you know me, you also know he was more of a Father, than a Grandfather. He taught me about life, and love, and the value of hard work. He bettered me in everything I did, and is in large part the reason I am who I am today. He was the one that I measured my husband up to, before I married him, and the one I called on for advice. And though I can no longer hear his voice when I need advice, I know I can call on him anytime, and he will hear mine no matter where I am. I love you Bobba, and Thank you for everything.
This photo was taken of him last Aug at the lake, surrounded by family. His heart was shining on the inside, just as much as his smile is on the outside, because he was in his favorite place--with the people he loved. I've always loved the shadows from the tree above him.
Make the most of each day, tell those you love how much you care for them. And love with all your heart, always!!
My Grandfather passed away this morning. It was a while in coming, so we knew, and we were blessed to be able to say everything we wanted and needed before the time came. And that brings comfort to me. As does the fact that he will go with God now, and be a Guardian Angel for my family. He will no longer be suffering in any way, and he can be as just as strong, and agile again as he once was.
My Grandfather was a GREAT Man. A little rough around the edges when he was younger, but a loving man, who provided for his family, sought to make every day better, and reveled in being a Grandfather (and then a Great Grandfather). He truly was the greatest man I ever knew. And if you know me, you also know he was more of a Father, than a Grandfather. He taught me about life, and love, and the value of hard work. He bettered me in everything I did, and is in large part the reason I am who I am today. He was the one that I measured my husband up to, before I married him, and the one I called on for advice. And though I can no longer hear his voice when I need advice, I know I can call on him anytime, and he will hear mine no matter where I am. I love you Bobba, and Thank you for everything.
This photo was taken of him last Aug at the lake, surrounded by family. His heart was shining on the inside, just as much as his smile is on the outside, because he was in his favorite place--with the people he loved. I've always loved the shadows from the tree above him.
Make the most of each day, tell those you love how much you care for them. And love with all your heart, always!!
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
Saturday, October 2, 2010
Shadow Shot Sunday--Good-bye Beach
We walked off the beach, for what would be our last time for the year. It was a sad realization. We all hung our heads low, and walked in silence as the warm sand squished between our toes. I stopped to capture this one last photo, and it's one of my favorites from the trip.
Good-Bye Beach. I hope to feel your powder soft sand, and cool wet waters again next year!
Good-Bye Beach. I hope to feel your powder soft sand, and cool wet waters again next year!
Friday, October 1, 2010
Sky Watch Friday--Cutie @ Sunset
With DH missing out on so much of the girls everyday lives, I try to take random photos, at random times. The weather here in Central Texas has been GORGEOUS lately. And the sunsets have been just as beautiful. We've been out enjoying those glowing skies and great weather almost every evening. The other night my youngest was "sitting pretty" in the grass, and on the porch--Truly being a ham! I got some adorable photos for daddy. This is my favorite, and it showed the Burning Orange sunset from that night really well too!
It's a Great day--IT's FRIDAY!!!!! I've been looking forward to this day all...simply because it's the end of the week, and not for any other reason!! HA HA!! Hope everyone has a Wonderful weekend!
To see other Views of above, head over to Skywatch Friday
It's a Great day--IT's FRIDAY!!!!! I've been looking forward to this day all...simply because it's the end of the week, and not for any other reason!! HA HA!! Hope everyone has a Wonderful weekend!
To see other Views of above, head over to Skywatch Friday
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