I must be doing something right?

recently I've come to learn what an impact I've made on other Army Wives.  WOW.  just WOW!  I love what I do and I sometimes think I can be pushy and set in my way (I'm and old skool army wife, it's sad that I just said that)  Anywho.... It just took me by surprise over the years the people I've met and spread the HOOAH to.  I can with out a doubt say that everyone good and bad I've had the pleasure to meet has given me a piece of them as well and I will carry it with me forever. 

Sisterhood

by Debbie Giusti

I am an Army Wife - a member of that sisterhood of woman who have had the courage to watch their men march into battle and the strength to survive until their return. Our sorority knows no rank for we earn our membership with a marriage license, traveling over miles or over nations to begin a new life with our soldier husbands.
Within days we turn a barren echoing building into a home, and though our quarters are inevitably white walled and un-papered, we decorate with the treasures of our travels for we shop the markets of the globe.
Using hammer and nail, we tack our pictures to the wall and our roots to the floor as firmly as if we had lived there a lifetime. We hold our family together by the bootstraps and raise the best of "brats," instilling into them the motto, "Home is togetherness," whether motel, or guesthouse, apartment or duplex.
As Army wives, we soon realize that the only good in "good-bye" is the "hello again." For as salesmen for freedom, our husbands are often on the road, leaving us behind for a week, a month, an assignment. During the separation we guard the home front existing till the homecoming.
Unlike our civilian counterparts, we measure time, not by age, but by tours ~ married at Knox, a baby born at Bliss, a promotion in Missouri. We plant trees and never see them grow tall, work on projects completed long after our departure, and enhance our community for the betterment of those who come after us. We leave a part of ourselves at every stop.
Through experience we have learned to pack a suitcase, a car, or hold baggage and live indefinitely from the contents within; and though our fingers are sore from the patches we have sewn and the silver we have shined, our hearts are always ready to help those around us.
Women of peace, we pray for a world in harmony, for the flag that leads our men into battle will also blanket them in death. Yet we are an optimistic group, thinking of the good and forgetting the bad, cherishing yesterday while anticipating tomorrow.
Never rich by monetary standards, our hearts are overflowing with a wealth of experiences common only to those united by the special tradition of military life. We pass on this legacy to every Army bride, welcoming her with outstretched arms, with love and friendship, from one sister to another sharing in the beauty of our unique, fulfilling Army way of life.

A great weekend!

With these insane couple of days I've had we had an amazing weekend reuniting and catching up with old friends.  Something I love to do!  It was a great weekend with great people.  And just for a moment.  One brief moment I forgot what we will have to do in a couple days.  One of the hardest thing an Army family ever has to do.  But we will get through it and "soldier on" just like we've always done.  I have a great support group here and it's growing every time I meet an amazing Army Sister.  So as I try to make these next few days last forever I want to take time out to remember good times, great friends and look forward to Many Many Many more!
Household 6 OUT!

What do you need it for?

That's a common question, but when I was asked that question today it caught me by surprise....

I went to housing to get an air filter and asked about a weed whacker and if I could borrow one, the guy said yes you can borrow it, what do you need it for? HUH? I stopped for a bit and thought this might be a trick question, but I answered "uh to cut my fence line?" hoping that was the right answer, LOL The maintenance guy asked "you're not gonna cut your whole yard are you?" WHAT? with a weed whacker? WOAH! That is just nuts. I answered again "uh no?" And that was that. Makes you think though, what people will do when they do not have brains in their heads, ha!

Letting Go

life is not fair. I have learned that all to well in these past months. I had to let go of some people who, up until recently, I thought were great friends. People I could count on to give and receive support. Unfortunately that was not the case. And I'm not gonna lie, it hurt like hell. But I guess that's life, and it makes me a stronger person because of it? At least I'm hoping. In my previous post I called myself a person that tries to make the best of every situation, so here I go, trying like mad to do that. I am thankful I still have my true friends that will stand by me and not cower and jump to conclusion. That will talk things through and that will give me the benefit of the doubt rather than blast me, that will KEEP THEIR WORD. And not run scared with things get tough. I guess the moral of this blog is to be thankful for you friends. Because true friends are hard to come by.

I don't get it.

In the wonderful world of the Army Spouse you have 2 groups. First is the HOOAH in your face support our Soldiers and other spouses. They usually try to find the good in this life and help out in anyway you can. Then there is a 2nd group, where they think they are helping but would rather sit and bitch about whatever they can. Now don't get me wrong, everyone complains, but instead of sitting there whining why not try and come up with a solution? That is the HUGE difference between the 2 groups.
I am proud to say I belong to the first of the 2. Where do you find yourself?

orientations, meetings and school supplies... OH MY!

that is what has been the past 3 days of my week. Both kids are in bed, back packs are stuffed with supplies, outfit is set out and we are READY! at least I hope, ha ha

I was "killed" with meetings this week. But that is fine with me. There is many things that need to be talked about and planned. And I feel our wonderful Squadron is up for the task! CURRAHEE CAV!!

Angelo had his Kindergarten Orientation and I am very pleased with his teacher this year. Ariana did not get to meet her teacher just yet but she knows her from last year and seems at ease with it.

As I sit here watching So You Think You Can Dance and eating a bowl of Schwans ice cream I cannot help but smile and love where my life is right now. awww mushy. and with that I will end for tonight.

And there went the Summer

In 4 days the kids go back to school.

The summer was quick and exciting! With days of boring laziness, Just the way I like it. Both kids survived and are excited about going back to school. Our summer was spent with days cooling off indoors evening spent on the waterslide and lots of time spent with our amazing friends! I am truely blessed to have a great group of friends here, it will make the next year go back much faster.

And yes that leads me to my next statement. D day is drawing near, and it hurts my heart. I knew it was coming when we left the Trail, after all this is the Army and we are a country at War. I am sad he is leaving our family for a year but I am so proud that he is doing his job and defending our great country. I have stepped up to help co-lead our FRG (family readiness group) and I think things are moving in the right direction. We have a lot of ground to cover with making our group for the families. But we are getting there.

Ariana will be in 3rd grade this year and she is nervous. She was behind on her reading skills but we got a tutor for her this summer and she seems to be more confident. I am excited for her to learn many things and meet lot of GREAT new friends. She will start gymnastics this fall and maybe cheerleading.... EKKK

Angelo will be going to Kindergarten this year, wow! My baby is going to school all day!!! I will miss my partner in crime. He is ready to get back to school and see his friends. This boy is so social it's scary. If he isn't playing his video games he wants to go to a friends house. He will play football this fall, Daddy is super excited and sad he will miss it, but there will be lots of pictures and video to share with him.