Thanksgiving

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!! We surely have much to be thankful for- I thought i would share a few of the reasons I'm thankful.

For a loving, patient, understanding God.
A good husband that loves me and his children.
3 healthy children/
A large, extended family/
Times we can be together with family and friends.
The ability to work and keep up with life in general.
Living in the USA with all her freedoms.

The list could go on but, I'll stop there. I know I don't just stop and really think about all my blessings near enough.
Enjoy your families and friends this holiday season. We have felt first hand as a family so recently that you can not take for granted that everyone will be here next year- even the young. So-enjoy everyone!

Home

Nathanael is home for the holiday before reporting for "C" school in Norfolk, VA on the 25th. How times change from having all the children home at holidays to not knowing if they'll be there or not! I can't say i like it but, I know that's part of life. I say all that because--Aaron may visit his girlfriend in FL. over the holiday. She is attending Pensacola Christian. Christmas is still in question as to whether we'll all get to be together. We plan to be at Hannah and Andy's then. Don't you wish some things wouldn't change? Ah, well-----. If Aaron does indeed go to the Marines, that will be another major adjustment for me! I must remember to let go and let God take care of him. After all, He can do what I cannot.
Otherwise, I bought a new camera and it should be here next week! Yeah! Now I'll be able to post pics and maybe add some life to this blog!

How 'bout a new ride?!

Ok, I've been thinking that maybe it's my turn to get a new "ride". Since Hannah drives a Lexus, Nathanael a BMW and Aaron an RX7, maybe I should get -oh-say a BMW sedan or maybe an Acura Legend? I don't know- I just thought maybe I should keep up with the kids! NO- not really. They got their cars at good prices and they enjoy them. I just like to joke about it. I like my 96" Honda Accord just fine --and best of all--it's paid for!!! That makes the ride pretty nice!
Nathanael and Aaron both made it home for the weekend-that was nice. After the 23rd we won't see Nathanael very much. As of now, he's not certain if he'll get to spend Christmas with us or not.That will be a bummer, but I know there are those who have spent more an one holiday apart because of military duties. I don't ever want to whine. There are a lot of people over the years who have sacrificed much for our country's freedom. For that I am grateful and I don't want to forget it. So--thanks to anyone who has sacrificed for US- especially veterans!

ORDERS!

Nathanael finally got his long awaited orders-they are not what he wanted! He wanted VA. and a communications ship. He got WA. and a sub? ship.(I can not remember exactly what he called it!) Anyway, it's still a smaller ship so advancement is still quite possible. As I understand it, the ship will service subs when they surface. He will be working with radar. He will go to VA. in 2 wks. for "C" school and then report to WA. March 1. That will be his base for about the next 5 years or so. That is a fer piece to travel!!! May as well plan a "little getaway" to Alaska once we go that far!!!! Needless to say, this will make visiting a bit more difficult and alot more costly! I'm just glad it's not Iraq or somewhere that would be impossible to even think about visiting! Please remember to say a prayer for him if he comes to your mind. This will be a whole new adjustment.
Tom is looking forward to getting into the woods this wkend. Hopefully it will pay off with some good venison! Yum!
You all have a great day! Til next time!