Being married to a military man I'm very aware what the concept of 'active duty' is. It's a scary phrase when it contains a few words... Iraq, Afghanistan, war... the such.
As I know that it is inevitable for my husband to get called up for deployment within the next 13 years of his military career (in for retirement) however it is still something hard to fully grasp.
As TJ and I were sitting at a couple friend's house last night, hanging out, working on their basement, playing with their baby girl... TJ received a phone call.
TJ came upstairs stating, "Well I have so good yet bad news."
Just a little side note... My mom read me every one's horoscopes the other night when she was up at my house... TJ's - "An unplanned event will bring your family closer this month."
The phone call that TJ received was from a detachment of his old unit (TJ's able to do his old MOS & his current MOS since he's qualified for both). The man on the other end of the line stated that they have a E5 slot opened and they are offering it to him. So this sounds all good and dandy right... NOT SO MUCH!
This unit is deploying to Afghanistan in August. If TJ takes this promotion he would have to report ASAP... MONDAY (Tomorrow) morning. For three months he would be training in a different city, home on weekend, then in August he reports to Afghanistan. I believe this is a 12 month deployment.
After discussion of what the pros and cons would be... TJ has decided to turn down this much anticipated promotion. There's a time when this promotion does not include war and that is what he will wait for.
Again... God Bless Our Troops and all they do.
WHAT EACH KISS MEANS...
Kiss on the stomach; be ready
Kiss on the Forehead; expresing a lov 4 him/her
Kiss on the Ear; seducing!,haha!
Kiss on the Cheek; cute
Kiss on the Hand; I adore you
Kiss on the Neck;We belong together
Kiss on the Shoulder;I want you
Kiss on the Lips;I love you
WHAT THE GESTURES MEAN...
Holding Hands; We definitely like each other
Slap on the Butt; That's mine
Holding on tight; I don't want to let go
Looking into each other's Eyes; liking each other
Playing with Hair; Tell me you love me
Arms around the Waist; I like you too much to let go
Laughing while Kissing;I am completely comfortable with you
ADVICE...
Don't ask for a kiss, take one.
If you were thinking about someone while reading this, you're definitely in Love.
TJ & I had Easter at our house this year! My parents, sister & her husband & kids, TJ's grandparents & uncle came to celebrate Easter in Sioux Falls...
Here is just a glimpse of our first holiday hosted at our house!
TJ & I Easter 2009 (Our First Easter Married! :) )
Trinity finding her first few eggs!
Brockton at his first Easter Egg hunt!
Having an Easter Egg Hunt in our yard... (mom, Jayme, Brockton, Shawn, Starr)
Starr & Trinity seeing what the Easter Bunny left them eaely Easter morning!
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So today while sitting at work I read an article on the local news website that stated the 147th field artillery unit is getting activated again to go to war. They will be stationed in Kuwait, not Iraq. This is that companies 3rd deployment. It hits hard home because I'm married to a soldier of the United States Army National Guard. He's been deployed once. I was not with him at that point in time but I feel that it is inevitable that he gets deployed again. South Dakota is known to have some one the most talented soldiers and it is an honor to be married to a US Soldier.
I know deployment is likely in this state of time with the way we have gotten involved with Iraq. Unfortunately I'm not so sure I would be ready for it. I know I have to be.
There is one thing I ask of you...
Please keep the US soldiers in your prayers. Even if they are not fighting war they are still putting their lives on the line each and every day knowing that at any time... they could be called up for duty.
May God Bless Our US Soldiers.
If He had not risen from the dead, if He had merely died and not been resurrected, He would have been considered just another teacher or Rabbi. However, His resurrection changed all that and gave final and irrefutable proof that He was really the Son of God and that He had conquered death once and for all.
Today, the meaning of Easter, for million of Christians, is that of honoring and recognizing Jesus Christ's resurrection from the dead, and His glorious promises of eternal life for all who believe in Him."
As my father stated, "Let's all just get through the next week. Easter is like a new beginning." This is true :)
Resurrection:
1) The act of rising from the dead or returning to life.
2) The state of one who has returned to life.
3) The act of bringing back to practice, notice, or use; revival.
As we go through this time of celebration let us all recognize the true meaning of life and how thankful we should all be to be able to breathe air, eat healthy foods, and love as we do. Easter is truly a time for celebrating our Christ Jesus and that is what I will do. I will be surrounded by love from family and our Christ Jesus.
Unfortunately after moving to Sioux Falls I not been going to church. It has been difficult to start going to a new church after being so used to 'my' church. I have made a vow to start going to church again with a friend from work. I know this will make me feel like a better person and I know I will be doing the right thing.
God Bless,
Jenna
