I wanted to give a brief update so I will first start by apologizing for typing/grammatical errors. I don't have time to proof read.
We are home, happy, healthy, and.....oh yeah stressed. Mike was asked yesterday in a physical/mental health screening (standard operating procedure for pre-deployment) "is anyone in your family stressed?" He easily answered, "well yeah." The nurse went on to ask, "tell me more. What is the source of the stress?" I'm sure he was thinking...life. Well life in the Army anyway. He politely explained that any wife whose husband is getting ready to deploy is stressed and he was just telling the truth.
Yes we are stressed and crazy busy. Between deployment stuff and adoption stuff we haven't really been able to relax since we got home from Mike's Ranger graduation. I hope to fill you in on all the happenings when I have time to do so. Please look for posts about my family trip to the best place ever, Disney World. They are written and awaiting pictures to be added. My brother is the family photographer and I let him do all the picture taking for me. Also, I will be posting a video from Ranger School graduation. It's explosively exciting. I also have a special series you all will probably enjoy regarding Ranger School.
I have also been asked a lot about our adoption process. Where are we, how does it work, who are you using to facilitate it, etc. I want to share all of this information and resources, but there is so much that it is overwhelming to even think about in my little brain. I will do my best to share those details a little at a time. I have so many posts written right now, but not edited and ready to publish.
In the meantime, I just wanted to say hello. We are still alive and well. I love you all and will hopefully be able to talk more soon.
Have a happy Wednesday!
Wednesday, October 24, 2012
Monday, October 15, 2012
Ranger School Vs. Mike - Final Score
I just got a call that I know, at least at this point in life, will be up there as an all time best. I can only think that the call that we have a child will outdo this moment. (I know other milestone moments in life will probably outshine this one, but I just can't imagine them right now.)
Mike passed Florida phase of Ranger School and will be graduating on Friday!!!
My excitement is hard to explain. I feel overjoyed and relieved and proud and happy. I literally jumped up and down and squealed in his hear when he told me. (Witnesses can confirm the jumping on the bed.)
I will fly into Columbus, GA on Thursday to attend the graduation on Friday. There will be pictures and video so stay tuned. I wanted to go ahead and share this news as it has been long awaited by many. I know Mike will be very glad to see you all soon.
Mike passed Florida phase of Ranger School and will be graduating on Friday!!!
My excitement is hard to explain. I feel overjoyed and relieved and proud and happy. I literally jumped up and down and squealed in his hear when he told me. (Witnesses can confirm the jumping on the bed.)
I will fly into Columbus, GA on Thursday to attend the graduation on Friday. There will be pictures and video so stay tuned. I wanted to go ahead and share this news as it has been long awaited by many. I know Mike will be very glad to see you all soon.
Wednesday, October 10, 2012
The Ministry of Housekeeping....Say What?!
At this moment I am riding the Megabus
to Knoxville. If you have never heard of the Megabus you should check
it out. It's an excellent way to travel on a budget. My one way trip
from Nashville to Knoxville cost me $12.50. I really want to take a
girls trip to Chicago via the Megabus. Who's with me??
For todays ride, I brought a couple of books for reading. The more interesting of the selection is "At the Feet ofWise Ordinary Women," a study of Titus 2:4-5. It is the book I am studying with the ladies of PWOC (civi-talk: Protestant Women of the Chapel, a women's ministry that is offered on military installations around the world.)
I love PWOC, by the way. It is a consistent weekly activity that military wives can enjoy no matter where you go, and you end up knowing women from past duty stations so it feels like home.
Anyway, I open to this weeks chapter and had to laugh, to myself of course so the other passengers don't think I'm crazy. The title: More Than Chores, The Ministry of Housekeeping. Oh Jesus, how I needed this sweet reminder.
This week has been jam-packed with chores of all kinds...and its only Wednesday. I have been preparing to leave for ten days on a quest for my darling hubbie. I'm headed to Knoxville, as briefly mentioned above, to join my family for a trip that will eventually end with Mike safe and sound back at home. But before this could start, I had to conquer the dreaded to-do list. It took me three and a half nonstop days to complete. I vacuumed, sorted, scrubbed, mopped, mowed, and groomed every inch of property we own...except my car, sadly. I'm so tired.
"Then they can train the younger women to love their husband and children, to be self-controlled and pure, to be busy at home, to be kind, and to be subject to their husbands, so that no one will malign the word of God." -Titus 2:4-5
So this entire 10 week study is on these two verses. I know that some people take offense to this section of scripture because society supposedly tells us we don't have to conform to such "old-fashioned thinking." This simply is not true because God's word is not limiting whatsoever. This scripture can be applied to women of all career fields because we as women have homes to keep, children to raise, husbands to love, and presentations/reports/spreadsheets/etc due by Friday. In fact, the Bible spoke of the noble wife who worked inside and outside the home (Proverbs 31.) We can do ALL things through Christ, right? And we do, don't we??
The purpose of this phrase "to be busy at home" is pretty simple, just keep busy. It doesn't mean you have to necessarily stay at home. Most likely as a woman, you are the majority shareholder in the business of keeping your household anyway. It's just what we do, and I'd bet you enjoy making your home uniquely yours. No good can come from idleness or laziness, although I can assure you that is exactly what I have been longing for lately. Actually, hopping on this bus for a 3 hour ride was absolutely great, but even then I didn't stop. Instead of sleeping or scrolling through my News Feed, I was digging into God's word. I was keeping busy and didn't even realize it. If drawing closer to God is the relaxing part of your day, I think God would be pleased.
So as I traveled East, God spoke to my heart. My work at home is important. I may not be earning an income for us, but I'm building a home that is comfortable, inviting, and clean. I'm showing God's love to those I choose to spend my day with. It may be hard, and I may not always enjoy every chore (grooming the dogs to be specific), but it is good and pleasing to God. In the end, my home will be a place where my husband comes home to rest, and a place where my children will learn of God's faithfulness and grace.
In this, we should teach young women that they too can follow God's guidance to be busy at home. This does not mean we need to conform to a June Cleaver stereotype, but rather should take joy and pride in the work that God has called us to, whatever that may be.
The best part of this lesson is knowing that I'm bringing my husband home very soon, and he loves the home that I keep for him. Maybe someday he will say, "Many women do noble things, but you surpass them all." (Proverbs 31:29)
For todays ride, I brought a couple of books for reading. The more interesting of the selection is "At the Feet of
I love PWOC, by the way. It is a consistent weekly activity that military wives can enjoy no matter where you go, and you end up knowing women from past duty stations so it feels like home.
Anyway, I open to this weeks chapter and had to laugh, to myself of course so the other passengers don't think I'm crazy. The title: More Than Chores, The Ministry of Housekeeping. Oh Jesus, how I needed this sweet reminder.
This week has been jam-packed with chores of all kinds...and its only Wednesday. I have been preparing to leave for ten days on a quest for my darling hubbie. I'm headed to Knoxville, as briefly mentioned above, to join my family for a trip that will eventually end with Mike safe and sound back at home. But before this could start, I had to conquer the dreaded to-do list. It took me three and a half nonstop days to complete. I vacuumed, sorted, scrubbed, mopped, mowed, and groomed every inch of property we own...except my car, sadly. I'm so tired.
"Then they can train the younger women to love their husband and children, to be self-controlled and pure, to be busy at home, to be kind, and to be subject to their husbands, so that no one will malign the word of God." -Titus 2:4-5
So this entire 10 week study is on these two verses. I know that some people take offense to this section of scripture because society supposedly tells us we don't have to conform to such "old-fashioned thinking." This simply is not true because God's word is not limiting whatsoever. This scripture can be applied to women of all career fields because we as women have homes to keep, children to raise, husbands to love, and presentations/reports/spreadsheets/etc due by Friday. In fact, the Bible spoke of the noble wife who worked inside and outside the home (Proverbs 31.) We can do ALL things through Christ, right? And we do, don't we??
The purpose of this phrase "to be busy at home" is pretty simple, just keep busy. It doesn't mean you have to necessarily stay at home. Most likely as a woman, you are the majority shareholder in the business of keeping your household anyway. It's just what we do, and I'd bet you enjoy making your home uniquely yours. No good can come from idleness or laziness, although I can assure you that is exactly what I have been longing for lately. Actually, hopping on this bus for a 3 hour ride was absolutely great, but even then I didn't stop. Instead of sleeping or scrolling through my News Feed, I was digging into God's word. I was keeping busy and didn't even realize it. If drawing closer to God is the relaxing part of your day, I think God would be pleased.
So as I traveled East, God spoke to my heart. My work at home is important. I may not be earning an income for us, but I'm building a home that is comfortable, inviting, and clean. I'm showing God's love to those I choose to spend my day with. It may be hard, and I may not always enjoy every chore (grooming the dogs to be specific), but it is good and pleasing to God. In the end, my home will be a place where my husband comes home to rest, and a place where my children will learn of God's faithfulness and grace.
In this, we should teach young women that they too can follow God's guidance to be busy at home. This does not mean we need to conform to a June Cleaver stereotype, but rather should take joy and pride in the work that God has called us to, whatever that may be.
The best part of this lesson is knowing that I'm bringing my husband home very soon, and he loves the home that I keep for him. Maybe someday he will say, "Many women do noble things, but you surpass them all." (Proverbs 31:29)
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