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Thursday, March 18, 2010
4 years? REALLY???
WOW! It seems just like yesterday that I found out I was pregnant with our miracle. Today we celebrated her 4th BD! She also shares this BD with my wonderful Dad!! I am so BLESSED!
Today she got a Baby Doll. She named her Baby Jordyn. Well after all was cleaned up we took on the task of getting the Baby out of the box and showing her what all she does. Well it was not long before Hannah-Grace was ready to change the baby. I showed her once how to do the diaper. That is all it took, next thing I knew she was putting on and taking off the diaper like a Mom of triplets! She also was holding and feeding her like she has always known what to do. This blew me away!
It was just 4 years ago that I held her, fed her and changed her diaper. Lord, I think you for the wonderful 4 years and memories I have had with our precious Baby Girl! Thank you for trusting me with your Precious Jewel! I am honored you would pick me to raise her with her wonderful father!
Ok to move on....
Today we took Rella to the Dog Park. Rella is our 14 week old puppy. She is a mix of Blue Healer and Black Lab. She is the sweetest thing. She has been a great addition to our family. She was potty trained very early and I might add very easy to train. She adores Hannah-Grace and Hannah-Grace adores her too. They are great for each other.
I have not let myself get to attached or close to Rella. She was more for Hannah-Grace than for me or John. Although John has bonded with her just as much as Hannah-Grace has. I have to say it was not till today that I was able to really move on.
Scarlet was our dog for 10 wonderful years. We got Scarlet our 1st Christmas together. She taught me A LOT!!! I had never trained a dog or knew anything about dogs till we got Scarlet. She was a wonderful dog and I miss her still every day. During the deployment I missed having a dog at night. She would always stay up with me till I went to bed. Well today we went to the dog park. There was a lady that was walking her dog and her dog's name was Scarlet. How odd was that. When I heard her say No Scarlet, my stomach got a huge knot in it. It was like I was hearing myself. When she got to us, I was blown away how much this Scarlet looked like our Scarlet.
We talk with the lady and let the dogs play awhile. She was nice enough to let me take a picture of Scarlet. As I got to thinking about it, I thought how amazing God is. He knows my feelings with Rella and how I was not bonding like I should. I know he set that meeting up so I can move on. I know that Scarlet is not hurting and would want nothing more than for us to have a dog to bring us joy and love the way that she did. Lord, Thank you for using the little things in life to help us in BIG ways!!! I am amazed by you daily!!!
This is Scalet from the Dog Park!
I have not let myself get to attached or close to Rella. She was more for Hannah-Grace than for me or John. Although John has bonded with her just as much as Hannah-Grace has. I have to say it was not till today that I was able to really move on.
We talk with the lady and let the dogs play awhile. She was nice enough to let me take a picture of Scarlet. As I got to thinking about it, I thought how amazing God is. He knows my feelings with Rella and how I was not bonding like I should. I know he set that meeting up so I can move on. I know that Scarlet is not hurting and would want nothing more than for us to have a dog to bring us joy and love the way that she did. Lord, Thank you for using the little things in life to help us in BIG ways!!! I am amazed by you daily!!!
This is Scalet from the Dog Park!
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Just thinking...
John filled out the census today. I got to thinking, where were we 10 years ago? Well we were in Yuma, AZ with no children. Where will we be 10 years from today? I can best assume we will be done with the military and back in NC. We will have a 14 year old and I pray a few more pattering feet.
In thinking about the 10 years, I wonder what statists we hear daily based on the 2000 census. Well with that, being said the world is NOT what it was in 2000. We had a false sense of security as American's. We thought we were invincible. No one could harm us, and never on our own land. I wonder should it be done more than 10 years. With the technology the way it is we can really do it faster and more often right? Just thinking....
In thinking about the 10 years, I wonder what statists we hear daily based on the 2000 census. Well with that, being said the world is NOT what it was in 2000. We had a false sense of security as American's. We thought we were invincible. No one could harm us, and never on our own land. I wonder should it be done more than 10 years. With the technology the way it is we can really do it faster and more often right? Just thinking....
Saturday, February 20, 2010
February 20, 2010
Well today is the day!!! I have to say I have dreamt of this day for over a year now. I can remember when we were in the Marine Corps I would hear about the Army's deployments for 12 plus months. I would feel so sorry for the Army wives and thought I could NEVER do that!
Well God had other plans for us. When John told me he was coming into the Army, God instantly put it in my spirit that he would deploy right away. God had been working on preparing me for this deployment a good 6 mo. out.
Well Feb 22, 2009 came and it was one of the hardest days of my life. It was cold, rainy, at o dark thirty that we had to say “See you later” because we don’t say goodbye! I remember a gut wrenching feeling that well I know I will experience again, however it does not make it any better.
As I pulled out of the parking lot and looking into our Baby Girls eyes well I really lost it. I felt so horrible for John. We had prayed and wanted our precious gift from God for years. Now he was going to miss out on a year of her life. I knew at that time, my husband was making more than the normal sacrifice of a deployment. I knew that God would see him and me through it. I also knew I would take TONS of pictures (as you can see from my many albums) as for him not to miss out on too much.
The 1st night was horrible!!! I did laundry that day and well waited to fold and put it away that night (never again). Seeing his clothes and putting them away for a year hurt so bad. I remember calling my Mom at midnight my time and well 3 am hers. She was there ready to talk. She told me don't look at it as a year. Take it one day at a time. That night I know God was there in our room holding me and rocking me to sleep. I could have never gotten to sleep any other way.
Hannah-Grace's 3rd BD came and well I have to say it was one of the hardest for me. I remember the glowing look on John's face when he saw her born. I just want him to be here for this too. Yet another sacrifice he made for this country he loves.
I have to say my several trips to NC made the deployment go by a lot faster. It gave me something to look forward to. I could never have done it without my Mom and Dad. I have to say it gave me a break from the everyday to make it easier.
I have to give God all the glory on the success of this deployment. He has taught me a deeper level of prayer. When I would not hear from John for 4 or 5 days, well what else can you do? Go crazy? Nope not an option. He would remind me in his sweet calming voice "Meredith, no news is good news." He taught me how to rely on Him as my husband. I use to rely on John for everything. Well with God and His strength and courage I did things I would never thought I could do! The Lord also showed me a deeper relationship with John. It is hard to have relationship separated by miles. God would put people or books in my way that would give me ideas to help us grow deeper! He was a source of wonderful encouragement through friends and family. He allowed me to meet and love on some wonderful friends. I have to say us Army Wives well we are a breed all our own. God gives us strength and courage that is amazing!!
R&R was wonderful. 15 days of well Bliss!! I have to say, I am very thankful for the little time we got to spend together. I would not trade it for the world. Thanksgiving and Christmas well they were tough. God taught me to look at them totally differently. It was more about Jesus than me or our family!
I have to say staying busy volunteering and sharing the light of Jesus really helped me though this year. It has not always been easy, but the outcome is not for me, it is for God!
PWOC was a saving grace. It was my weekly pick me up that I needed. Puyallup 4square church helped me keep my head up. Hearing encouraging and humorous messages from Roger well they allowed me to grow and have a deep relationship with God. Roger and Tina made me feel so special; they would always have an encouraging word or just ask how I was doing. In a church that size, they would remember me and our family!
My friends and family were always there for me no matter the day or time. Your loving e mails, encouraging words and well just listening ears helped me so much. You all keep me busy and I love you all for it.
Today is a beautiful Sunny day here in the Pacific Northwest. Today is a day that the Lord has made; I will rejoice and be glad in it!! Today is a day that God wrote in my destiny before I was even born; He amazes me with His love for me!!
Thank you Lord for your Strength and Courage to not only survive but thrive through this Deployment!!!
Well God had other plans for us. When John told me he was coming into the Army, God instantly put it in my spirit that he would deploy right away. God had been working on preparing me for this deployment a good 6 mo. out.
Well Feb 22, 2009 came and it was one of the hardest days of my life. It was cold, rainy, at o dark thirty that we had to say “See you later” because we don’t say goodbye! I remember a gut wrenching feeling that well I know I will experience again, however it does not make it any better.
As I pulled out of the parking lot and looking into our Baby Girls eyes well I really lost it. I felt so horrible for John. We had prayed and wanted our precious gift from God for years. Now he was going to miss out on a year of her life. I knew at that time, my husband was making more than the normal sacrifice of a deployment. I knew that God would see him and me through it. I also knew I would take TONS of pictures (as you can see from my many albums) as for him not to miss out on too much.
The 1st night was horrible!!! I did laundry that day and well waited to fold and put it away that night (never again). Seeing his clothes and putting them away for a year hurt so bad. I remember calling my Mom at midnight my time and well 3 am hers. She was there ready to talk. She told me don't look at it as a year. Take it one day at a time. That night I know God was there in our room holding me and rocking me to sleep. I could have never gotten to sleep any other way.
Hannah-Grace's 3rd BD came and well I have to say it was one of the hardest for me. I remember the glowing look on John's face when he saw her born. I just want him to be here for this too. Yet another sacrifice he made for this country he loves.
I have to say my several trips to NC made the deployment go by a lot faster. It gave me something to look forward to. I could never have done it without my Mom and Dad. I have to say it gave me a break from the everyday to make it easier.
I have to give God all the glory on the success of this deployment. He has taught me a deeper level of prayer. When I would not hear from John for 4 or 5 days, well what else can you do? Go crazy? Nope not an option. He would remind me in his sweet calming voice "Meredith, no news is good news." He taught me how to rely on Him as my husband. I use to rely on John for everything. Well with God and His strength and courage I did things I would never thought I could do! The Lord also showed me a deeper relationship with John. It is hard to have relationship separated by miles. God would put people or books in my way that would give me ideas to help us grow deeper! He was a source of wonderful encouragement through friends and family. He allowed me to meet and love on some wonderful friends. I have to say us Army Wives well we are a breed all our own. God gives us strength and courage that is amazing!!
R&R was wonderful. 15 days of well Bliss!! I have to say, I am very thankful for the little time we got to spend together. I would not trade it for the world. Thanksgiving and Christmas well they were tough. God taught me to look at them totally differently. It was more about Jesus than me or our family!
I have to say staying busy volunteering and sharing the light of Jesus really helped me though this year. It has not always been easy, but the outcome is not for me, it is for God!
PWOC was a saving grace. It was my weekly pick me up that I needed. Puyallup 4square church helped me keep my head up. Hearing encouraging and humorous messages from Roger well they allowed me to grow and have a deep relationship with God. Roger and Tina made me feel so special; they would always have an encouraging word or just ask how I was doing. In a church that size, they would remember me and our family!
My friends and family were always there for me no matter the day or time. Your loving e mails, encouraging words and well just listening ears helped me so much. You all keep me busy and I love you all for it.
Today is a beautiful Sunny day here in the Pacific Northwest. Today is a day that the Lord has made; I will rejoice and be glad in it!! Today is a day that God wrote in my destiny before I was even born; He amazes me with His love for me!!
Thank you Lord for your Strength and Courage to not only survive but thrive through this Deployment!!!
Saturday, January 2, 2010
In the Past Decade
WOW!! It is crazy to think that 2000 was 10 years ago! Well in the past 10 years I have....
Done 2 cross country moves, Rededicated my life to Christ and really walking the walk, Baptized with my wonderful Husband, seen our marriage grow by leaps and bounds, fought to have a child for 7 years, gave up and gave it to God, Have a miracle of a 3 year old, lost 189 pounds, supported my husband as a Marine and now a Soldier, done a 1 year deployment, grown as a Christian and found relationship with Jesus not religion, made a ton of wonderful friends from all over the world, seen most of the US!
I can not wait to see what the next 10 years hold for me and my family. I do not know what my future holds, however I know WHO holds my future!! Cause when you give God control, the ride is AMAZING!!!
Done 2 cross country moves, Rededicated my life to Christ and really walking the walk, Baptized with my wonderful Husband, seen our marriage grow by leaps and bounds, fought to have a child for 7 years, gave up and gave it to God, Have a miracle of a 3 year old, lost 189 pounds, supported my husband as a Marine and now a Soldier, done a 1 year deployment, grown as a Christian and found relationship with Jesus not religion, made a ton of wonderful friends from all over the world, seen most of the US!
I can not wait to see what the next 10 years hold for me and my family. I do not know what my future holds, however I know WHO holds my future!! Cause when you give God control, the ride is AMAZING!!!
Monday, January 26, 2009
Solider's Wife
A Soldier's Wife
Roxie Dean
Breaking News from a desert town
Smoke and rubble on the ground
The names we do not know right now
And it cuts me like a knife
With a tearful goodbye kiss
I sent him off to this
But I've gotta stay strong for our kids
I'm a soldier's wife
I run the houseI sleep alone
I live for e-mails
And the phone calls home
I tell my children he will be all right
And I hope it's not a lie
I'm a soldier's wife
We do the things we used to do
Go to church, go to school
But you could drive a truck right through
The hole that's in our lives
My little boy shoots me a grin
And says he wants to be like him
And I feel my heart start caving in
I'm a soldier's wifeSometimes I'm angry
Sometimes confusedI live and die by
The evening news
But I tell my babies he will be all right
And I hope it's not a lie
I'm a soldier's wife
I pray for strength
I pray for peace
I pray that he comes home to me
And if you would please pray for me
I'm a soldier's wife.
Roxie Dean
Breaking News from a desert town
Smoke and rubble on the ground
The names we do not know right now
And it cuts me like a knife
With a tearful goodbye kiss
I sent him off to this
But I've gotta stay strong for our kids
I'm a soldier's wife
I run the houseI sleep alone
I live for e-mails
And the phone calls home
I tell my children he will be all right
And I hope it's not a lie
I'm a soldier's wife
We do the things we used to do
Go to church, go to school
But you could drive a truck right through
The hole that's in our lives
My little boy shoots me a grin
And says he wants to be like him
And I feel my heart start caving in
I'm a soldier's wifeSometimes I'm angry
Sometimes confusedI live and die by
The evening news
But I tell my babies he will be all right
And I hope it's not a lie
I'm a soldier's wife
I pray for strength
I pray for peace
I pray that he comes home to me
And if you would please pray for me
I'm a soldier's wife.
“Desert Time”
S- “In the desert the whole community grumbled against Moses and Aaron” Exodus 2:16
O- Have you ever felt that you were in the desert? You feel like NO one care, NO one is around you to help you out and you have NOTHING. God will draw us out of our comfort zone. He will draw you from your everyday normal routine to the desert. Our move to the Army and to WA was a big drawing to the desert. We had all we needed and wanted in Havelock. We had a wonderful church that was our family, we had wonderful friends and we were very Comfortable in our lives. A- The “Desert Time” is going to be a dessert time when it is all said and done. God is my Strength, My Rock and my Sweet daily Manna during this desert time. I will rely on the Lord for my strength. I will stand on his word. I also will take is word and make it Sweet Manna to share with others.
P- Dear Lord,
Draw me out Lord to be closer to you and feel your presences in every step. Lord you are my Manna in this “Desert Time”. This growth that is being done is to Glorify You! It is going to be a sweet sweet “Dessert” in the end!
Your Princess,
MD
O- Have you ever felt that you were in the desert? You feel like NO one care, NO one is around you to help you out and you have NOTHING. God will draw us out of our comfort zone. He will draw you from your everyday normal routine to the desert. Our move to the Army and to WA was a big drawing to the desert. We had all we needed and wanted in Havelock. We had a wonderful church that was our family, we had wonderful friends and we were very Comfortable in our lives. A- The “Desert Time” is going to be a dessert time when it is all said and done. God is my Strength, My Rock and my Sweet daily Manna during this desert time. I will rely on the Lord for my strength. I will stand on his word. I also will take is word and make it Sweet Manna to share with others.
P- Dear Lord,
Draw me out Lord to be closer to you and feel your presences in every step. Lord you are my Manna in this “Desert Time”. This growth that is being done is to Glorify You! It is going to be a sweet sweet “Dessert” in the end!
Your Princess,
MD
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