Wow... In some ways it is so hard to believe Frank has been gone for 100 days already. In others, if feels like he's been gone SO much longer than that! He is still doing well in Afghanistan. Those of you who check Kennedy's carepage know that he fell off a helicopter a few weeks ago... he's doing fine from that now... I joke that maybe it knocked some sense into him! haha But really, if I haven't done that after 10 years, I guess nothing will! ;) (I love you, baby!! haha)
The kids have been talking A LOT about missing Daddy this week. They're bummed that we aren't going on Kennedy's Wish trip like we had planned, but I'm really talking up Philadelphia and they fact that they'll still get to SEE Daddy, and that's what is important! Kassidy's class made cards for him this week. Kameron's class did that about a month ago, so that makes both the kids AND Frank happy!
All in all, we're all doing just fine. I know Frank is sad he'll be missing Erica's funeral tomorrow, but I'll be there for both of us. He cared about her so much! It's hard.
Anyway, there's my 100 day update and we can finally say "less than one year" before he comes home for good... March 2009... it's getting closer and closer!
Saturday, April 5, 2008
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Hugs, I am glad that you are all doing good. take care at Erica's funeral, I have said a few extra prayers for her and her family this week.
So glad Frank is doing well. I can't even understand Arthur being gone that long, ya'll amaze me. Praying for you all, specials prayers going up for each of you tomorrow and for the funeral.
I'm glad that nothing more serious happened with him hurting himself. I'm bummed that you guys don't get to go on your MAW trip right now too(more for selfish reasons LOL) but I am glad that he gets to be there with you for surgery. I heard on the news tonight that they are shortening deployment to 12 months, will that affect Frank?
Prayers for you tomorrow at Erica's funeral, I know that it's going to be hard on you. {{{hugs}}}
I'm so amazed - how do you get anything done with Frank gone. You're amazing!
And I'm so sorry about your friend. Erica seemed like an outstanding girl. Cancer sucks.
Ohhh - that is such a long time!!! We have a friend that will be shipping out to Afghanistan soon too :( It's so hard to leave your family - we are praying for Frank - glad he's okay after the helicopter fall - scary!!!
Sending big hugs and lots of continued prayers for your family.
We're headed out for Ca soon, and I'm remembering that the last time we were there we got to have dinner with you and your cute girl!!! I can't believe all that's happened in the 3 years since then! Miss Kenny sure is a fighter and an inspiration!!!
Sense huh? Well maybe next time I need to fall from a little higher and a little harder!! LOL I'm kidding I love you too baby. Meany!! Ha ha. Send my love to Erica's family tomorrow and tell Kassidy that I'm looking forward to seeing their cards. I love you
I was at a baptism party last summer and overheard someone saying "the hours drag, but the years fly" and I have often thought of that saying since... very true when one is raising a family, or waiting for a loved one to come home from overseas! Prayers for all of you. When my mom passed away, a friend reminded us to "see her smile through our tears" and I hope you will be able to do that at Erica's funeral.
I agree! In some ways the 100 days have flown by, and in other ways it's been too long! Can't wait until you get back Frank - I'm craving your great cooking on the Bar-B-Que...when you get back we'll go pick a new one out since the other one is a mess! It needs to go to the dump!
I also am sad to be missing Erica's funeral - I met her several times and grew to love her. I feel so sad that she is gone - and yet happy that she is not suffering and in the arms of Jesus. I know it's important for you to be there, so I will be here taking care of the kids so you can go - so be there for me too...OK?
Love, Mom
That is such a long time for you! I am amazed at how much you are able to accomplish. Hang in there!
I'm glad Frank is doing well, but I still can't wrap my brain around how you do it all. You amaze me every single day!
100 days already? Hopefully the next year will fly by for you, Frank and the kids! It has to be so hard. I am glad the kids and you will see him soon for Kennedy's surgery, just too bad it wasn't for something fun!
That is great the kids all make cards for Frank.
I didn't realize your husband is a soldier. I'll pray for his safe return to his family! God bless you all! My own brother was a soldier but died in December to suicide. I always thought it would be in war, but I guess I didn't see it coming. My regret is that I don't believe he knew the Lord. I know your husband does. That makes all of the difference in the world!
Your so inspiring! You must be so proud of your husband. Your family is always in my prayers!
I think you're amazing....
Okay, I know it's really not funny, but I totally laughed out loud when I heard that your husband "fell off a helicopter." I mean, really, how many people can say something like that?
"My husband fell off a ladder last weekend."
"Oh, really? MY husband fell off a helicopter last weekend."
That's hilarious. I'm glad you and the kids get to have some face time with him soon, even if it's not in happy land. :)
okay, you know I need some more sleep when I kept logging into your blog thinking the title of your post was Development Day 2008! Can we get an L to the forehead here!
I know you are all missing him terribly! Many prayers and hugs.
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