Changes of Life

Troy and I had a very deep conversation about 3 weeks ago, and came to the conclusion that it would be in our families best interest for me to go back to work. I called a few friends that work for the State of Oregon in various offices and asked if they had any recommendations on where I should apply. I was referred to the lady that recommends people for temporary state positions. I turned in my PD100 (state application) and my resume to her on Wednesday, I got a call on Friday for an interview at the Department of Adminstrative Services for Wednesday. I went to the interview yesterday and it went very smoothly. I was told that they would make thier decision by Friday this week. I got called today, and she asked me to fill out the background form, and as long as I passed that the job is mine and I can start on Monday. She said my two references had amazing things to say about me, and that she enjoyed meeting me during my interview, and I was the canidate for the job! :0) So I am now, gainfully employed! I thought it would take a lot longer to get on at the state, but God works in mysterious ways! I am excited to see where this venture leads me! I know that it will be really good for me to get back out there. Although the whole childcare thing is a little scary for me, I know that God will give me the direction and wisdom to select the right providers. I have several options available to me right now, which is a blessing. My biggest challenge is working around my kids' school schedules.

Sorry for rambling, I am just very excited about this new opportunity! Thanks for following me in this new journey! :0) I'll let you know how my first day on the job goes!

A Soldiers Wife.......

Why is it so hard for everyone to understand why I stand beside him and support him unconditionally? Is there so little faith in humanity that people don't believe there is such a think as faithfulness and devotion? Is it so hard to believe that marriage truly can last till death do you part?

So many people ask my how I can be "so" supporting of my husband and his military career. People say I have had to give up so much because he re-enlisted. But the truth of the matter is the only thing I have had to sacrafice is time. Time spent with my husband because he is called away from us for duty. But I have gained a whole other dimension to my family because of it. The military is like a big family. You may think that as wives we have to endure a tour of duty, or a deployment alone, but in truth we are never alone. Our extended family is always there for us.

Troy is gone again on active duty. This time he will be gone for two months, possibly longer if they don't get the project finished. So it long days and lonely nights for me. I take it one day at a time and sometimes minute by minute. He didn't enlist because he doesn't love me, he loves me so much he wants to protect me. God never gives us more than we can handle and as long as I remember that, I can get through anything!

Yes, I may have to spend a stent of time being a single mom raising four kids on my own. But the biggest difference is that my husband isn't gone just to be gone, he's gone to serve his country. And that is very honorable. But when you live the life of a soldiers wife you are given an amazing amount of courage and strength. If you ever see a wife stand beside her soldier as he goes to fight for everyone elses freedom, watch her face. There may be some tears of sadness to see him go, but if you look deeper you will see the pride she feels to be married to someone so honorable.

The Military Spouse Coat of Arms best describes what we stand for and why we are willing to make those sacrafices. We believe in the mission!

I am so proud to be married to Troy, and to be able to show our kids what honor truly is. I feel blessed that God has given me the chance to stand next to my American Soldier. Trust, Hope, Love and Honor, that is what it takes to be a soldiers wife...Oh, and a little pride never hurts either!

MAY FREEDOM RING!!!

I love you and miss you baby!

I will keep the home fires burning!

Sorry for rambling on, it's late and hard to articulate my thoughts! Thanks for bearing with me! :0)

57 more days and counting!

Halloween Costumes October 2008

Halloween this year was quite exciting!

We had a princess, a dancing duck, a fairy and a WITCH!

The girls had a blast trick-or-treating and visiting with family this year. They made out as bandits with buckets full of candy and treats! Thank goodness there are a few people that handed out sensible treats as well so it wasn't all a sugar overload!

Checkout their cool costumes!

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!!

Some shimmer lotion, a little blush and some sparkling gloss makes Tabbey the bell of the ball! What a beautiful princess she is!

A little green stage make-up and a black wart made from putty and Katie was the witch of all witches this Halloween! "Give me your candy or I'll turn you into a toad!"

A little shimmer lotion, some blush and pink lip gloss completes the look of this pretty little fairy. Just too sweet to be reckoned with!

What can I say......QUACK!!!!QUACK!!!!

Sam is the perfect duck, and you should see her wag her little tail!