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Stepping Out of Your Comfort Zone
2008-03-21 16:05:00 I just wanted to give "Army Wife Talk Radio" a big thank you (clap-clap-clap) for having us on their show this past Monday. What a great bunch of gals!If you missed it you can listen here: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/AWTR/2008/03 /18/Army-Wife-Talk-Radio-Show-153-Week-of -Mar-17-2008. You can catch what's new with MilitaryAvenue.com at about the 55 minute point but please don't skip the first part of the show; you can listen to some great advice put together for Army Wives (or Air Force, Navy, Marines & Coast Guard wives, too!) from USAA's June Walbert, a financial planner.It is always good to step out of your comfort zone once in awhile. I was approached before the weekend and asked if I wanted to do the interview and part of me was a bit hesitant, yet, knew in the back of my mind that I was perfectly capable and excited to do it. So I jumped at the opportunity. It was a bit like one of those out-of-body experiences... part of me was asking the other part of me, "What the hec... More About: Zone , Comfort zone , Comfort
Stepping Out of Your Comfort Zone
2008-03-21 16:05:00 I just wanted to give "Army Wife Talk Radio" a big thank you (clap-clap-clap) for having us on their show this past Monday. What a great bunch of gals!If you missed it you can listen here: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/AWTR/2008/03 /18/Army-Wife-Talk-Radio-Show-153-Week-of -Mar-17-2008. You can catch what's new with MilitaryAvenue.com at about the 55 minute point but please don't skip the first part of the show; you can listen to some great advice put together for Army Wives (or Air Force, Navy, Marines & Coast Guard wives, too!) from USAA's June Walbert, a financial planner.It is always good to step out of your comfort zone once in awhile. I was approached before the weekend and asked if I wanted to do the interview and part of me was a bit hesitant, yet, knew in the back of my mind that I was perfectly capable and excited to do it. So I jumped at the opportunity. It was a bit like one of those out-of-body experiences... part of me was asking the other part of me, "What the hec... More About: Zone , Comfort zone , Comfort
What a great idea!
2008-03-18 15:44:00 We recently received a great homemade gift from our son Dan and his wife Becky to commemorate all of those PCS and other associated moves while on active duty! It was a sign post to place in the yard or on the street with all of our previous home locations spelled out with the distance in air miles to each from our current home! What fun it is to see the sign and realize all that it means.Each little sign indicates an American military family gathering its belongings, cleaning up a house, selling one on occasion or passing a base housing inspection on another! It also means saying goodbye to so many friends and co-workers and meeting new ones! It also meant new schools, new jobs and new experiences! From Panama to Iceland to Washington state to the Pentagon to Florida and Nevada with many stops in between! It meant more than a million miles in vehicles that we wore out. Many fond memories and some scary ones, too. Like the 15 year old with a learner's permit driving cross c... More About: Great , Idea , Great Idea
What a great idea!
2008-03-18 15:44:00 We recently received a great homemade gift from our son Dan and his wife Becky to commemorate all of those PCS and other associated moves while on active duty! It was a sign post to place in the yard or on the street with all of our previous home locations spelled out with the distance in air miles to each from our current home! What fun it is to see the sign and realize all that it means.Each little sign indicates an American military family gathering its belongings, cleaning up a house, selling one on occasion or passing a base housing inspection on another! It also means saying goodbye to so many friends and co-workers and meeting new ones! It also meant new schools, new jobs and new experiences! From Panama to Iceland to Washington state to the Pentagon to Florida and Nevada with many stops in between! It meant more than a million miles in vehicles that we wore out. Many fond memories and some scary ones, too. Like the 15 year old with a learner's permit driving cross c... More About: Great , Idea , Great Idea
A Minute out of the Norm: Paint some Easter Decorations
2008-03-17 17:46:00 I thought I would start a new 'department' here on "Our Letters to You". I find with my husband gone for long periods of time I'm always looking to 'shake things up a bit'. It's when our routine becomes too routine that we really miss his presence.I'm no Martha Stewart but as I come up with new ideas that we did just to change the routine by 5 to 10 minutes I would like to share them with you. So without further ado I present our first "Minute s out of the Norm".Today my boys and I painted Easter Eggs; Not the real kind of eggs ... the paper kind. I'm a big fan of 'stock paper'. It's not flimsy & when it is on sale I usually grab a stack for crafty things. So I cut out a few "eggs" and presented my preschool age children with paint brushes and water colors. (We bought a stack of them at the beginning of school when they were on sale so I always have plenty on hand.)They went to town painting & showing me each new one they colored. I even got into it and painted two... More About: Craft , Paint , Decorations
A Minute out of the Norm: Paint some Easter Decorations
2008-03-17 17:46:00 I thought I would start a new 'department' here on "Our Letters to You". I find with my husband gone for long periods of time I'm always looking to 'shake things up a bit'. It's when our routine becomes too routine that we really miss his presence.I'm no Martha Stewart but as I come up with new ideas that we did just to change the routine by 5 to 10 minutes I would like to share them with you. So without further ado I present our first "Minute s out of the Norm".Today my boys and I painted Easter Eggs; Not the real kind of eggs ... the paper kind. I'm a big fan of 'stock paper'. It's not flimsy & when it is on sale I usually grab a stack for crafty things. So I cut out a few "eggs" and presented my preschool age children with paint brushes and water colors. (We bought a stack of them at the beginning of school when they were on sale so I always have plenty on hand.)They went to town painting & showing me each new one they colored. I even got into it and painted two... More About: Paint , Decorations
News Flash
2008-03-14 14:04:00 Leanne of MilitaryAvenue.com is going to be featured as "Army Wife Talk Radio's" Resource of the week this Monday, at 8:00pm (EST). Be sure to Tune in!Do you want to find out a little bit about Leanne and the whole MilitaryAvenue.com team? Read here.Visit us at MilitaryAvenue.com More About: News , Flash
News Flash
2008-03-14 14:04:00 Leanne of MilitaryAvenue.com is going to be featured as "Army Wife Talk Radio's" Resource of the week this Monday, at 8:00pm (EST). Be sure to Tune in!Do you want to find out a little bit about Leanne and the whole MilitaryAvenue.com team? Read here.Visit us at MilitaryAvenue.com More About: News , Flash , Interview
Spring Clean Up and the Joy of a Swing
2008-03-10 15:35:00 The time zone change this weekend messed up my schedule and body clock big time! But it says spring is rapidly approaching and I am certainly ready for that after record snowfalls and global cooling this winter.One of my favorite recreation activities to do with my kids when they were growing up and now my grandkids is to swing together or push them or do an under dunker. Now where did that name come from? Maybe because you are under the swing and someone usually gets smacked in the head or dumped off the swing.With spring almost here I look outside and cheer for the trees to bud and flowers to pop up so we can get outside and get some spring projects done around the house.We had family members who wanted to sell their house last year and needed a "tune up" to give it some added marketing appeal. So one spring weekend friends and family showed up with paint brushes, shovels, hammers, buckets and numerous other tools! We had almost a dozen folks at work and it was so much fun t... More About: Spring , Clean , Swing
Spring Clean Up and the Joy of a Swing
2008-03-10 15:35:00 The time zone change this weekend messed up my schedule and body clock big time! But it says spring is rapidly approaching and I am certainly ready for that after record snowfalls and global cooling this winter.One of my favorite recreation activities to do with my kids when they were growing up and now my grandkids is to swing together or push them or do an under dunker. Now where did that name come from? Maybe because you are under the swing and someone usually gets smacked in the head or dumped off the swing.With spring almost here I look outside and cheer for the trees to bud and flowers to pop up so we can get outside and get some spring projects done around the house.We had family members who wanted to sell their house last year and needed a "tune up" to give it some added marketing appeal. So one spring weekend friends and family showed up with paint brushes, shovels, hammers, buckets and numerous other tools! We had almost a dozen folks at work and it was so much fun t... More About: Spring , Clean , Swing
It is wonderful to be able to say "Thank You"
2008-03-10 00:00:00 Ohio got walloped this weekend. The snow started on Friday morning and didn't let up until Saturday night. There were moments when I could not see across the street & it brought back fond (or maybe not-so-fond) memories of our time at Keflavik NAS, Iceland as most of the snow fell 'sideways'. I would have loved this storm if it was January, but snow storms that hit us in March just try my patience.What I least looked forward to as I watched the weather forecast was keeping the driveway shoveled. That is Paul's job when he is home. I do love getting outside & I am no weakling. I have actually become much stronger after having kids. It is quite a workout to keep up with them! But every time I shovel I am sore for the next two days. I work very carefully to not strain my back but usually the pain is in my shoulders. So as the weather-man kept repeating the forecast on Thursday night all I could do was groan with pain at even the thought of what was to come.The sound of snow... More About: Wonderful
It is wonderful to be able to say "Thank You"
2008-03-10 00:00:00 Ohio got walloped this weekend. The snow started on Friday morning and didn't let up until Saturday night. There were moments when I could not see across the street & it brought back fond (or maybe not-so-fond) memories of our time at Keflavik NAS, Iceland as most of the snow fell 'sideways'. I would have loved this storm if it was January, but snow storms that hit us in March just try my patience.What I least looked forward to as I watched the weather forecast was keeping the driveway shoveled. That is Paul's job when he is home. I do love getting outside & I am no weakling. I have actually become much stronger after having kids. It is quite a workout to keep up with them! But every time I shovel I am sore for the next two days. I work very carefully to not strain my back but usually the pain is in my shoulders. So as the weather-man kept repeating the forecast on Thursday night all I could do was groan with pain at even the thought of what was to come.The sound of snow... More About: Snow , Wonderful
A New Way to Connect
2008-03-07 22:35:00 I haven't contributed to the "Letters to You" blog before today, but I'm excited to do so! I joined the MilitaryAvenue team in early 2008 and it has been fun to jump into a new and exciting project. If you are reading this blog, you are probably familiar enough with the Internet to have at least heard of Facebook. It has gained some popularity and success over the past couple of years - roughly 65 million users with an average of 250,000 new users signing up each day! That's exciting for the people at Facebook, but what did it mean for us at MilitaryAvenue?In mid 2007, Facebook created the Facebook Developer's Platform. It allows developers to create applications that take advantage of Facebook's user authentication and vast amount of social information. Facebook already helps friends, past and present, connect and share photos, messages, and information about one's life. However, most of these connections assume that you either went to the same high school, the same college, ... More About: Connect
A New Way to Connect
2008-03-07 22:35:00 I haven't contributed to the "Letters to You" blog before today, but I'm excited to do so! I joined the MilitaryAvenue team in early 2008 and it has been fun to jump into a new and exciting project. If you are reading this blog, you are probably familiar enough with the Internet to have at least heard of Facebook. It has gained some popularity and success over the past couple of years - roughly 65 million users with an average of 250,000 new users signing up each day! That's exciting for the people at Facebook, but what did it mean for us at MilitaryAvenue?In mid 2007, Facebook created the Facebook Developer's Platform. It allows developers to create applications that take advantage of Facebook's user authentication and vast amount of social information. Facebook already helps friends, past and present, connect and share photos, messages, and information about one's life. However, most of these connections assume that you either went to the same high school, the same college, ... More About: Connect
Are You Made of the "Right Stuff" or What the Heck is a Heart Stress Test
2008-03-05 19:33:00 Last week I had a heart stress test when my doctor thought it was a good idea. I did have a humorous moment as I thought of the movie, "The Right Stuff " about the first astronauts and the physical exam process that NASA put them through before they were cleared for training. I can still laugh about it many years later as the scenes run through my mind.But this was different as I was not ready for this idea as a guy who flew for 30 years and kept fit to pass those flight physicals and PT tests. I work out hard and frequently; but, maybe enjoyed the retired life a bit more on the end of a fork than I should have on occasion.When the doc suggested it, I was bit concerned but even more than I imagined on the day of the test. This was like the big math test or flight evaluation; but obviously more important because it was going to measure how my heart was functioning and ultimately what impact that could have on lifestyle, activities I enjoy and time to wrestle with the grandkids, et... More About: Heart , Stress , Made , Test
Are You Made of the "Right Stuff" or What the Heck is a Heart Stress Test
2008-03-05 19:33:00 Last week I had a heart stress test when my doctor thought it was a good idea. I did have a humorous moment as I thought of the movie, "The Right Stuff " about the first astronauts and the physical exam process that NASA put them through before they were cleared for training. I can still laugh about it many years later as the scenes run through my mind.But this was different as I was not ready for this idea as a guy who flew for 30 years and kept fit to pass those flight physicals and PT tests. I work out hard and frequently; but, maybe enjoyed the retired life a bit more on the end of a fork than I should have on occasion.When the doc suggested it, I was bit concerned but even more than I imagined on the day of the test. This was like the big math test or flight evaluation; but obviously more important because it was going to measure how my heart was functioning and ultimately what impact that could have on lifestyle, activities I enjoy and time to wrestle with the grandkids, et... More About: Heart , Stress , Made , Test
Taking time to be a kid
2008-03-05 19:09:00 March comes in like a lion proved to be true after last night's ice-storm, followed by snow-storm here in the great Midwest. This afternoon my boys and I bundled up and headed out side for a bit of fresh air. Plus, I needed to get the driveway shoveled in case I actually needed to get some where today - doubtful, but you never know.I started piling the snow into a big pile in the corner of the driveway. I figured a pile would be a good diversion for the kids. As my 5-year old spotted this new adventure sprouting up in the yard the first words out of his mouth were, "Dad makes the best snow forts." Sigh, I know he misses his Dad. I'll be the first to admit that of anyone in this house he DOES make the best because quite frankly I don't get that excited about the prospect of making snow forts and snow tunnels. But at the same time those words kind of hurt. What was I? A stick in the mud?I kept shovelling and thinking about his words. We had been out there for about an hour and I wa... More About: Time , Snow , Taking
Taking time to be a kid
2008-03-05 19:09:00 March comes in like a lion proved to be true after last night's ice-storm, followed by snow-storm here in the great Midwest. This afternoon my boys and I bundled up and headed out side for a bit of fresh air. Plus, I needed to get the driveway shoveled in case I actually needed to get some where today - doubtful, but you never know.I started piling the snow into a big pile in the corner of the driveway. I figured a pile would be a good diversion for the kids. As my 5-year old spotted this new adventure sprouting up in the yard the first words out of his mouth were, "Dad makes the best snow forts." Sigh, I know he misses his Dad. I'll be the first to admit that of anyone in this house he DOES make the best because quite frankly I don't get that excited about the prospect of making snow forts and snow tunnels. But at the same time those words kind of hurt. What was I? A stick in the mud?I kept shovelling and thinking about his words. We had been out there for about an hour and I wa... More About: Time , Taking
I asked the chef... and he answered!
2008-03-05 18:44:00 Have you ever gone out to a wonderful restaurant and ordered something that was "oh so good!"? Are you the type that might just like to replicate a great taste? As you take a bite, do you wonder what is in this sauce, or what was the marinade? I do that . I love to cook. I love to read recipe books. I love to browse in Williams Sonoma stores. I am a great chef. Well, maybe not the last statement... but my family loves my cooking - NICE. That is a 5 star rating right there.Last weekend we went to Selfridge ANGB, located north of Detroit. There is billeting, which I am afraid is going away due to BRAC. There really are no dining facilities on Base, except Burger King and the bowling alley. Since we took the weekend to have some 'us' time, we wanted to relax in a wonderful restaurant. We found one! Macray Harbor Inc. (Exact address can be found on Military Avenue.com) http://www.militaryavenue.com/Selfridge+A ir+National+Guard+Base/390/Dining-In/153/ Listing.aspxMacray Harbor Inc. i... More About: Chef
I asked the chef... and he answered!
2008-03-05 18:44:00 Have you ever gone out to a wonderful restaurant and ordered something that was "oh so good!"? Are you the type that might just like to replicate a great taste? As you take a bite, do you wonder what is in this sauce, or what was the marinade? I do that . I love to cook. I love to read recipe books. I love to browse in Williams Sonoma stores. I am a great chef. Well, maybe not the last statement... but my family loves my cooking - NICE. That is a 5 star rating right there.Last weekend we went to Selfridge ANGB, located north of Detroit. There is billeting, which I am afraid is going away due to BRAC. There really are no dining facilities on Base, except Burger King and the bowling alley. Since we took the weekend to have some 'us' time, we wanted to relax in a wonderful restaurant. We found one! Macray Harbor Inc. (Exact address can be found on Military Avenue.com) http://www.militaryavenue.com/Selfridge+A ir+National+Guard+Base/390/Dining-In/153/ Listing.aspxMacray Harbor Inc. i... More About: Chef
The Washing Machine
2008-03-02 18:55:00 My husband left for Fort Campbell yesterday morning at about 2am for a few weeks of training. A fly on the wall would know this without it even being announced. How so you might ask?At 10am my washing machine stopped spinning. It filled; it washed; but when it came to the draining part, it stopped. I took all the sopping wet laundry out (which of course it was a bleach load), used an old fish tank "syphon" to take out the water and then I did the scariest part of it all, I grabbed the tools out of the garage.Actually, I wasn't so scared... It would be Paul who gets shivers up his spine every time I even touch a hammer, much more a screw driver. Those tools are his domain. He likes being "the man of the house" and is afraid of the damage I might cause, even the slightest most unnecessary dent I might put in the wall.So this training-exercise, followed by his deployment will be a growing experience for him as I report things like the cool little shelf I hung up; the bathroom I ... More About: Machine , Washing
The Washing Machine
2008-03-02 18:55:00 My husband left for Fort Campbell yesterday morning at about 2am for a few weeks of training. A fly on the wall would know this without it even being announced. How so you might ask?At 10am my washing machine stopped spinning. It filled; it washed; but when it came to the draining part, it stopped. I took all the sopping wet laundry out (which of course it was a bleach load), used an old fish tank "syphon" to take out the water and then I did the scariest part of it all, I grabbed the tools out of the garage.Actually, I wasn't so scared... It would be Paul who gets shivers up his spine every time I even touch a hammer, much more a screw driver. Those tools are his domain. He likes being "the man of the house" and is afraid of the damage I might cause, even the slightest most unnecessary dent I might put in the wall.So this training-exercise, followed by his deployment will be a growing experience for him as I report things like the cool little shelf I hung up; the bathroom I ... More About: Machine , Washing
37 Things to Say to Your Spouse
2008-02-29 15:51:00 Who doesn't love to hear sweet nothings whispered in our ear from our loved one? A little bit of affirmation goes a long way in a marriage, whether you have been married a couple months or more years than you can remember!At my most recent MOPS meeting (Mothers of Preschoolers) our speaker gave us a list of things to say to our spouse on a regular basis. I thought it would be a wonderful list to share with all of you as we sometimes struggle with so many pressures that the "normal married couple" doesn't even dream of. So without further adieu:37 Things to say to your spouseGood JobYou are wonderfulThat was really greatYou look cute, gorgeous, handsome, or good todayI don't feel complete without youI appreciate all the things you have done for me over the yearsYou come first in my life, before the kids, career, friends, anythingI'm glad I married youI like youI like it when you ___________If I had to do it over I'd marry you againI wanted you todayI missed you todayI couldn... More About: Spouse
37 Things to Say to Your Spouse
2008-02-29 15:51:00 Who doesn't love to hear sweet nothings whispered in our ear from our loved one? A little bit of affirmation goes a long way in a marriage, whether you have been married a couple months or more years than you can remember!At my most recent MOPS meeting (Mothers of Preschoolers) our speaker gave us a list of things to say to our spouse on a regular basis. I thought it would be a wonderful list to share with all of you as we sometimes struggle with so many pressures that the "normal married couple" doesn't even dream of. So without further adieu:37 Things to say to your spouseGood JobYou are wonderfulThat was really greatYou look cute, gorgeous, handsome, or good todayI don't feel complete without youI appreciate all the things you have done for me over the yearsYou come first in my life, before the kids, career, friends, anythingI'm glad I married youI like youI like it when you ___________If I had to do it over I'd marry you againI wanted you todayI missed you todayI couldn... More About: Spouse
Needed the Wall of Support Lately?
2008-02-27 16:31:00 The secondary title of this blog is "Michigan Ski Run". Well, it may look like a snowed in driveway to some but to this military family it looked like an opportunity to have some fun! We always found new ways to have fun while traveling the globe! Last Saturday we had stacks of sledders on this hill driveway having a gut busting good time! With snow banks over two feet high this driveway reflects what many of us have been challenged by--the twists and slippery spots of life! The banks of snow give us a safety net to insure the trees don't become a "hard lesson" or an obstacle to having fun! The snow banks of support keep us "on track" and the fun keeps us going ahead while bouncing over those rough spots we all face! The PCS stressors; the longer than expected deployment/TDY; the impatient parent/child; the trip to the commissary (haha); decisions to be made and the need for a friendly face are all bumps we face together. Your support to a new neighbor/friend provides a wall ... More About: Support , Wall , The wall
Needed the Wall of Support Lately?
2008-02-27 16:31:00 The secondary title of this blog is "Michigan Ski Run". Well, it may look like a snowed in driveway to some but to this military family it looked like an opportunity to have some fun! We always found new ways to have fun while traveling the globe! Last Saturday we had stacks of sledders on this hill driveway having a gut busting good time! With snow banks over two feet high this driveway reflects what many of us have been challenged by--the twists and slippery spots of life! The banks of snow give us a safety net to insure the trees don't become a "hard lesson" or an obstacle to having fun! The snow banks of support keep us "on track" and the fun keeps us going ahead while bouncing over those rough spots we all face! The PCS stressors; the longer than expected deployment/TDY; the impatient parent/child; the trip to the commissary (haha); decisions to be made and the need for a friendly face are all bumps we face together. Your support to a new neighbor/friend provides a wall ... More About: Support , Wall , The wall
Smile! Wait my mouth is not down at my ankles...
2008-02-26 15:22:00 What I said... What he heard...How do I look? "Oh, Great" snap, flash...Me to Dale: Do I look pretty... like I feel... not like the mirror dictates?He to me: I have you right in the view fiinder... got'cha!Results: sigh, ugh... who is that?What I said... What he heard...How do I look? "Oh, Great" snap, flash...Me to Eli ( age 4): Honey... I'm up here...He to me: I know where the picture taker button is!Results: great picture of my knees.What I said... What he heard...How do I look? "Oh, Great" snap, flash...Me to Joshua (age 13): Are you looking at me?He to me: Grandma... stand still... there is a fine looking girl behind you...Results: One half of out of focus face... teen in the background in perfect view.What I said... What he heard...How do I look? "Oh, Great" snap, flash...Me to James: Why are you laughing while takeing this picture?He to me: A snowball is going to careen into your shoulder any second now........Results: SPlash! wide open mouth and view of tonsils on film.Wha... More About: Smile , Mouth , Wait
Smile! Wait my mouth is not down at my ankles...
2008-02-26 15:22:00 What I said... What he heard...How do I look? "Oh, Great" snap, flash...Me to Dale: Do I look pretty... like I feel... not like the mirror dictates?He to me: I have you right in the view fiinder... got'cha!Results: sigh, ugh... who is that?What I said... What he heard...How do I look? "Oh, Great" snap, flash...Me to Eli ( age 4): Honey... I'm up here...He to me: I know where the picture taker button is!Results: great picture of my knees.What I said... What he heard...How do I look? "Oh, Great" snap, flash...Me to Joshua (age 13): Are you looking at me?He to me: Grandma... stand still... there is a fine looking girl behind you...Results: One half of out of focus face... teen in the background in perfect view.What I said... What he heard...How do I look? "Oh, Great" snap, flash...Me to James: Why are you laughing while takeing this picture?He to me: A snowball is going to careen into your shoulder any second now........Results: SPlash! wide open mouth and view of tonsils on film.Wha... More About: Smile , Mouth , Wait
My Husband
2008-02-22 14:43:00 I love my husband, unconditionally and unequivocally.I think that is why I have felt rather forlorn the past few days. I suppose I could blame it on hormones but I think it is more his impending absence from our family. Every where we go, "So I here you are leaving", "How long are you going to be gone?", "What are you going to be doing?", "Where are you going to be at". It is great that people care and take the time to ask. However, it is hard to be constantly putting on "the face". The face of strength. I'm just not that strong.So it's killing me. Here he is getting ready to leave and I'm just plain grumpy! That's not fair to him... heck, it's not fair to me.Sometimes it is the little thing that set me off. He is so good about making my coffee every morning. He doesn't drink coffee but the pot is almost always ready to go when I drag my heine out of bed in the morning. This morning it wasn't ready. No biggie, I certainly wasn't upset with him. But my first thought was, "Lea... More About: Husband
My Husband
More articles from this author:2008-02-22 14:43:00 I love my husband, unconditionally and unequivocally.I think that is why I have felt rather forlorn the past few days. I suppose I could blame it on hormones but I think it is more his impending absence from our family. Every where we go, "So I here you are leaving", "How long are you going to be gone?", "What are you going to be doing?", "Where are you going to be at". It is great that people care and take the time to ask. However, it is hard to be constantly putting on "the face". The face of strength. I'm just not that strong.So it's killing me. Here he is getting ready to leave and I'm just plain grumpy! That's not fair to him... heck, it's not fair to me.Sometimes it is the little thing that set me off. He is so good about making my coffee every morning. He doesn't drink coffee but the pot is almost always ready to go when I drag my heine out of bed in the morning. This morning it wasn't ready. No biggie, I certainly wasn't upset with him. But my first thought was, "Lea... More About: Husband 1, 2, 3, 4 |
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