Weekend!

We had a really productive day and also relaxing :) After jumping back into life right after vacation we need this weekend to help us catch up on some rest. Nathan had his first scrimmage too and he played quite a bit and had a lot of fun. I even took an hour nap! On to another productive and relaxing day tomorrow. I'm going to bed to try and catch up on some more sleep.

What a Week!

   It's been a very busy week and I'm just thankful Friday is here. It was a week of new beginnings and transitions. Jacob started pre kindergarten this week. Nathan had his first football practice and has his first scrimmage tomorrow morning bright and early. So many things I want to get done this weekend but what I really need is some relaxation and some quite time to sit time and read a good book. Maybe if I can get it all done?! Ha, like that would ever happen. Hope everyone has a great weekend! Take time to enjoy your family and loved ones in whatever you are doing. I wish my hubby was here for all these firsts.

Saw this on a friend's fb today......

Need I Say More?

http://www.newson6.com/story/15220493/deadliest-week-for-oklahoma-soldiers-in-afghanistan

Isolation

   More bad news. I think it's time for some isolation. In all honesty, I know that would be extremely unhealthy but it's just my feelings these days. I don't think humans are made for this sort of news day in and day out. Lord, be my strength.
Isaiah 40:28-29
Do you not know?

Have you not heard?

The Lord is the everlasting God,

the Creator of the ends of the earth.

He will not grow tired or weary,

and his understanding no one can fathom.

29He gives strength to the weary

and increases the power of the weak.

Not Much To Say.....

   I took a day off from blogging yesterday. I'm having a difficult time dealing with the losses we are incurring overseas. I needed a break to just focus on me and my kiddos. However, this morning I was informed that we lost another one of our guys. This of course hits even closer to home. Praying for the families of these guys. There are no words. Trying to combat the fear that next time it could be our family to have to deal with this.
John 16:33 "I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world." Hanging onto these words of hope for now.

Family

   So last night was difficult, no doubt about it. However, today I'm trying to get back on a more positive side. Which actually makes me feel a little guilty for the hearts of the families that I'm sure are breaking today. Knowing myself though, I just have to keep pushing on, or else I won't be any good for myself, my hubby, or my kids. I'm visiting my hubby's family in Canada and enjoying just hanging out with them and letting my boys play with their cousin. Although parenting on vacation without my hubby can be some what exhausting. At least I'm blessed with a great family on his side. I hear lots of story about in laws but I must say I value the relationship I have with my hubby's family. Family is family no matter how close or far you live from each other.