For the Soldiers

This is so moving. It helps us to remember OUR troops who are fighting for US=U.S.

Just as a side note- a few months ago the navy base had to forgo buying ink for the printers so they could buy toilet paper! But, rest assured, congress WILL get their next raise-whether they turn up to vote even half the time. They will have all the comforts they want and more and continue to be out of touch with the real America and her citizens. I wish we could get them all out and start all over and make them earn their money . I know it's a lot of responsibility and yet- I do believe they're more concerned with themselves and getting their face and name in the news instead of serving the country. Aren't they considered a public servant?
Well-that's a bit of my rant for the week!

Oh,Deer!

YES!!!! Tom got a good size doe Sat. eve. She's now hanging in the garage for a few days so the meat will be nice and tender. I'm so glad he got her- I'm looking forward to some delicious, wholesome meat. I think I'm going to try some new ways to fix it. There are a lot of venison recipes on the web to choose from. However- I like to keep it pretty simple. Simple but good!
I actually did get a new camera-unfortunately the pics will not upload to the blog. Tom has to fix this for me and then I can post all the pics I have.
BTW- I enjoy seeing the decorations in other peoples homes. I have some pics of mine that I'll hopefully get on soon.
Enjoy the holidays. Keep it simple-you'll never regret not having all the hassle!

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!

Graduation

We're off to Chicago for Nathanael's graduation from "A" school. It will be a quick trip. He's done very well. Orders should be posted soon-well-as soon as he gets them!
Tom is hunting and so far they've seen some really nice deer. Now- they just have to be able to get close enough to shoot one! I'm looking forward to some good, fresh, wholesome meat! I'll keep you posted!

Time to post!

Time is ticking right along and I'm still not done with my projects! It usually takes me awhile. I can say that I'm half done with the kitchen makeover and- I must say- it's looking quite nice. Everyone who has seen it likes it. I would much rather be home doing things there instead of working out. I'm not one that "needs" that outlet, I guess.
Well, with fall here that means deer season and hopefully a nice deer or 2 for the freezer! Tom did get a shot at a doe- he figured her to be about 200 lbs.- but it was a bit too windy and must have blow the arrow off just enough. He's going camping/hunting this weekend in Delaware State Park. His cousin's husband, which he has never met, is coming in from vermont and wanted Tom to take him hunting while the cousin visits with Granny. Should be interesting. I hope the effort pays off with a nice deer. Doe or buck- doesn't matter to me -(you can't eat the antlers) but I know all guys like the bucks!
We plan to be in Chicago next weekend for Nathanael's graduation from A school. He will then get his orders and wherever he goes he will complete C school there. That will focus on the particular job he will be doing. He hopes to get on a communications ship- better chance for advancement there. He's done a great job and God has helped him through it all.
My camera broke suddenly so I haven't/can't post any pics. I still hope to remedy that soon!
Good day to all! Enjoy the lovely fall weather!!