The Heart of the Home
The Heart of the Home seeks to equip women as they study God's Word
and encourage them to treasure God with all of their heart
(Matt 6:19-21), and guard their heart (Prov. 4:23),
by recognizing that they are the heart of the home.
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Well DH has begun his deployment and we have begun our countdown. As I write this they are on their way to their destination. It is kind of ironic yet honorable that they leave on Veteran's Day. We got to spend most of the day together yesterday and then got to "hang out" in his office for several hours last night before DS and I headed home to catch a few winks. I got to meet a lot of the soldiers I hadn't gotten to meet yet. Got to watch their reactions to DH and how much they seem to enjoy and care for him. This was so much better than the last deployment. Last time, I dropped DH off in a parking lot at 2:30 am on a cold November morning. That November morning was the day before Thanksgiving. This time we had lots of time together. It was so much fun and it really made saying goodbye so much easier.
I truly cannot complain. We have been so blessed that this is only our second deployment. We have friends that are on their 3rd, 4th, or even 5th deployment. Some have only been together a few months out of the last 2-3 years. So I count my blessings. Will we miss DH? Yes. Deeply and profoundly. He is a wonderful husband and father. But in my heart I know those soldiers need him more than I do. Christ is my first Husband and God can be to DS what DS needs in a Father. I am so glad those soldiers have my husband. Yes there will be hard days and times when we really want "Daddy." But he is doing Kingdom work and that is more needful.
We spent some time together as a family and DH and I got away for an overnight trip to the mountains last week. This week was a blur of activity basically. We did give DS one Christmas gift before Daddy left and did have some fun together. We also got some things done in and around the house.
Please pray for his unit and all our troops. Our soldiers and their families need our prayers. Pray specifically for our unit. So many young people serving so selflessly makes me proud.
Before I go, I will share some photos of our last couple of weeks together. It was priceless to share each and every moment together.
The bike
Getting ready for the surprise!
Thanks Dad!
Learning to ride
Look at me go!
The other "kid" getting (and giving) love from/to Daddy
Daddy hugs
Goodbyes with the other "kids"
1 last game of "Rock, Paper, Sissors"
Lots of Daddy hugs at his office
Message for Daddy
Getting to hold an M-16 (can we all go "arrgh, arrgh, arrgh" like Tim 'the toolman' Taylor)?!
Group hug!
And last but not least, my 2 favorite pictures!
Pro Deo Et Patria (For God and Country)
Isn't he hunky? (picture from last deployment)
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My 2 brothers are currently deployed and have wives and babies here at home...my heart goes out to you. I truly do believe they are doing what they were called to do, and that's what helps me get through deployments (about 2 a year for about 4 years now). Take care...
Posted by mindycost on Nov. 11, 2007 at 4:48 PM
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I am very proud and I pray daily for our troops. Please know that your husband means so much to us and my husband & I thank God for such brave men & women that are called to serve our country and protect us!
Peace and blessings to you and your family
Catherine
Posted by catpiperx on Nov. 12, 2007 at 7:30 PM
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HUGS!!! I'm here if you need anything! Do you have my phone number btw? If not, lmk and I will email it to ya!
Praying for you ALL!
Posted by MamaBugs on Nov. 13, 2007 at 5:01 PM
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What great pictures! I'm teary-eyed just looking at them.
What a blessing to be able to give such a fantastic early Christmas gift AND for daddy to teach him to ride! Very cool.
I will be praying for all of y'all-- for God to encourage, strengthen, comfort and just BLESS you, your son and your brave husband. Tell him the Drews family says THANK YOU for his sacrifice. And thank YOU for yours!
Lots of love,
Marsha
Posted by drewsfamilytx on Nov. 15, 2007 at 9:56 PM
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I will be praying for him. and for you and your son. My hubby is in the navy and we have gone through... well I lost count, but there were 4 long deployments and I don't know how many short ones!
Posted by quietcajun on Nov. 17, 2007 at 4:30 PM
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Wanted to say thank you for the sacrifice that your husband and family make for our country. I will pray for you.
Stephanie@inspired
Posted by srostollan on Nov. 19, 2007 at 2:18 PM
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Well, since it seems we were joined at the hip and separated at birth, I FEEL YOUR PAIN! I can still remember those days of separation from my DH and how hard it was on DS. We pray for him, and all of ya'll. Keep your mind on the things above and it will keep your priorities in order and lift your spirits... which in turn will help DS and DH. Please let me know if there is anything we can do for ya'll.
Love, your 'sis'
Posted by your'hip'joint on Nov. 29, 2007 at 12:13 PM
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I just ran across your blog while googling for spiders. I'm a homeschooling mom, too. I'm praying for your husband's safety! God bless you all!
Dana, www.alexml.blogspot.com
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