Very Grateful Thanksgiving!

Wow! The trip to Woodlawn seemed forever in coming - now it is done. Jim and I left Missouri after I got off work on Wednesday. We pulled into our home before 2300 (that's 11pm for you civilian types). The next day we got to see all the kids (Jess and her munchkins) and Jim's folks made it up for the meal. Everyone seemed to enjoy themselves. It was great to see all those faces and to hugs those little ones. I knew before we left Missouri that I was really missing them, but I didn't realize how much! It tore me up to say good-bye to them yesterday.

It is only a 6-7 hour drive so we will be making it again in about two months. That is about all we can do it, since I have to take vacation time in order to go. I don't have any of that accumulated right now!

If God wills it, Jess, Jacky, Jared and the girls will be here for Christmas. That will be so much fun for us! I am really looking forward to it. Even Jim, who doesn't really like all the muss and fuss that goes with Christmas, is looking forward to having the whole family here.

Well this ends my latest blog. I hope there is someone out there who reads this, if not, well, at least I have some place to write this stuff down!!

Have a truly blessed week!!!
The Mama.

Since this is my first attempt at anything like this, I will be adding things as I go. Jess is going to help, thanks.

Did want to say that we are so proud of our son-in-law Jared. For those that know him, he graduated from Basic Training a few weeks ago and is now at his school. This was a big step for him, because we know that all military members could possibly end up in Iraq or Afghanistan. It was a big step for his family as well. So, I ask that you keep them in your prayers. Jared, if you read this, know that we are very proud of you. And that we will do all we can to help you and your family adjust. Just wish we were closer...as I know you do!!!

Jared has helped Jim - I mean for years Jim has been overrun with females (me, two daughters and even the cat and dog are female!! LOL). So having Jared around has helped ease that somewhat - of course, Jess having three daughters has kinda stacked the deck against the two guys!!!

Love ya Jared!! Take care.

Home away from... you know

Jim and I are not really settling in here, although we say we are. For those that know us personally, you know where we are and why we aren't home. The Army... need I say more. Jess said I should start this thing but I have NO idea what I am doing. So, please forgive the mistakes - which I am sure you will find.

Our faith is the most important thing in our lives, it has kept us through times that could have scarred us for life. But we have made it this far together - it will be 23 years in March. God has been good to us. We love our family and will not stop talking about our granddaughters - we miss them so very much!! Well thats it for the first time through. Hope I didn't bore you too much!!!

Consider yourself truly blessed... and you will be...
Jennifer