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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 . . . → Read More: He’s HOME! The U.S. troops have exited Iraq and crossed into Kuwait. Watch the video if you haven’t seen it. It’s awesome to 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, and the closer we get . . . → Read More: All I want for Christmas is my Hubby! 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. Obama even said they “will definitely be home for the holidays”. Of course, I don’t know if he means Christmas . . . → Read More: Troops in Iraq are coming home! Just a couple days before Veteran’s Day, my awesome Hubby was featured on a local news channel in their “Soldier Salute” program. I submitted his information and some photos and was super thrilled when they notified me that it would be showing. Thank goodness for DVRs, because they gave me a 2.5 hour window and it . . . → Read More: Soldier Salute Veteran’s Day is a day to honor and remember anyone who has served our country in the military – past or present. Unlike Memorial Day, which is to honor those who gave their life for our country, Veteran’s Day honors those that have passed or are still alive. Today, on 11-11-11, Lovebug and I joined with . . . → Read More: Happy Veteran’s Day! 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 by . . . → Read More: The good, the bad and the ugly of Army life This past weekend, Lovebug 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 dinner . . . → Read More: Strong Bonds Retreat at Great Wolf Lodge 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 find . . . → Read More: Where were you? A year ago yesterday Hubby left on a bus after a very un-romantic goodbye for his first day back in the Army after being out for 13 years. That day, and all the days that have followed, have changed our lives and definitely for the better.
My Husband I’ve seen my husband grow and transform back into . . . → Read More: One year ago…how we’ve changed! I need to just be real today. This past week has been hard for me. Not hard in the grand scheme of life, but harder than before. I miss my husband so much it hurts. From the time we found out about the deployment up until several weeks after he left, I have been fine. I . . . → Read More: Just being real  |
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