Our boys this winter. Ethan turned 10 and is letting his hair grow. It is driving me crazy but he loves it. Ryan loves taekwondo. He got 3 stripes and is prepping to test for his orange belt. I am sure that him and Ethan will get their belts no problem.
Even though we are going to Cincinnati this Christmas I thought that I should bring some Christmas spirit into the house. It was hard to do but I did it for the boys. I gave away my old Christmas tree last year so on black Friday I bought this little tree at Target. I finally found our stockings that I had bought at Disney World last year. I had to include the Christmas Elf (Brett's favorite). He watches over us at Christmas time. Honestly, I can not wait to get back from Cincinnati so that I can take it down. yay for 2010, My husband comes home this year!
Dear Lord,
Give me the greatness of heart to see the difference between duty and his love for me. Give me understanding that I may know, when duty calls him he must go. Give me a task to do each day, to fill the time when he's away. And Lord, when he's in a foreign land, keep him safe in your loving hand. And Lord, when duty is in the field, please protect him and be his shield. And Lord, when deployment is so long, please stay with me and keep me strong. Amen.