Another month

Another month down!!!! We can see a little twinkle at the end of the tunnel. Have to say the Super Bowl isn't the same without Mike here yelling at the TV.. This weekend marked a milestone in my family, my parents celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary! I wasn't able to go back for it but the pictures I have seen looks like everyone had a good time. When I think back on my childhood and remember the good times and bad times, the good ones outweigh the bad ones. No matter what, my mom always made things better and got us through. Dad was in the Army then an over the road truck driver so he usually was only home on weekends so how my mom raised 5 girls I will never know. Thank you so much for everything both of you did for us girls!!

As I sit here and think about the last 9 months and what all has happened it makes me think I am stronger than what I think I am, or at least I hope I am. I know once Mike gets back things will start moving fast with our move coming up. It is hard to believe that we have been in Texas almost 2 years. I am so proud of Mike for the sacrifices he has done and the accomplishments he has made. He knows what he has missed and yet he has not once said he regretted his decision to re-enlist. He makes me prouder each day to be his wife.

I know when we move I will miss the friends that I have made here but we will keep in contact. We look at this move as another adventure in our lives. I think this month I have really sat and thought about what family is and means to me. Looking back I realize that all each of us have gone through has made us a stronger family. We may argue and disagree but do not let anyone hurt one of us because if you do, then you have the rest of us against you.

Please keep all of our military in your thoughts and prayers.