Thanksgiving

Robert proposed to me on Thanksgiving. About a million years ago! (Okay, in 1990). I have a lot to be Thankful for. I have 3 healthy-amazing-sarcastic children, a husband that I adore, all my family is close by, a strong church, great friends, my fellow Warriors at Home that understand, steady income, shelter, health insurance, great doctors, a thriving photography business...I can go on and on.

The holidays are bittersweet. I hurt for my friend, Suzy, and neighbor, Jan, that recently lost their husbands and will spend the holidays without them. I hurt for my kids that LOVE getting together with our awesome crazy family but long to have their dad home, I hurt for Robert for wishing he were with us as we get together with our friends and family. It's amazing how you can be in a room full of friends and loved ones and feel alone at the same time.

Fortunately for me, my husband will be home in a few months. And that is something else to be thankful for. When you are gathered with your families this holiday season, please pray for those soldiers that are in harms way, and for their families trying so hard to keep it together back home. I am so thankful for the power of prayer:)