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7armyrugrats
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I have been suffering from some ill health as of late, and there are days when it is nearly impossible to do even the bare minimum when it comes to taking care of my family. I have been praying to overcome these health issues, but during the course of all this I realize I haven’t been giving thanks for all the wonderful gifts God has given me to enjoy. I want to invite everyone to join me in praising God and saying thank you for all we have.
For me, God has truly done great things! He has given me a husband who is willing to go to whatever lengths necessary to secure days off in order to help me out when I need him. Yesterday he volunteered to do a 12 mile road march in full battle rattle in under 3 hrs so that he can drive our son to his ENT appointment for me because he knows it is difficult for me to drive the 2 hour trip (4 hour round trip) right now. His commander was offering a day off to anyone who finished the road march in less than 3 hrs, and even though he did not HAVE to do it, he left home at 2 AM. All because he loves me and our kids.
I have 8 wonderful children! Our oldest is away from home at school, and he looks forward to visits as often as he can make it. I am so blessed to have a 20 yr old boy who LOVES coming home, LOVES babysitting his siblings, LOVES being Catholic. He is a Knight of Columbus, makes rosaries in his free time, and works hard to grow his faith even away from home. My next oldest is the most responsibile 15 yr old boy I have ever had the pleasure to know. He plays flute at Mass in the choir, he can wrangle all the younger kids around on his own, and never complains when asked to do something. My 13 yr old boy is a champion. He is talented, loving, loyal, hard working and a silly, fun kid to be around. My 12 yr old girl is a true beauty–inside as well as out. She is modest, loves animals and people, very tomboyish with a princess side. She is exactly how I always pictured my daughter would be. My 9 yr old boy is so respectful! Always answers with a yes ma’am or no ma’am, he sees the internal beauty in everyone even when it is difficult for others to find. He struggles tremendously academically but never complains. My 7 yr old girl is preparing hard for her First Reconciliation and Communion. I have never seen a child take it so seriously! She is growing into a lovely young lady, even though she is like a bull in a china shop. I can’t imagine not having her to brighten my days. My 5 yr old boy is a handsome young guy who tells you exactly as it is. If you are doing something right, he will be the first to pat you on your back. If you screw up, he will let you know that too. He is so honest and sweet. He LOVES Jesus, the angels and saints. He has memorized so many prayers at such a young age and trusts freely. My 8 month old baby girl is a sweet angel. She is my hope, my comfort and my joy. I don’t know how our family ever made it without her. She is a perfect fit.
I’m also so grateful for my babies in heaven. Mary is holding them for me until I make it home. But I can’t leave yet. There are too many people here that need me still.
For me, God has truly done great things! He has given me a husband who is willing to go to whatever lengths necessary to secure days off in order to help me out when I need him. Yesterday he volunteered to do a 12 mile road march in full battle rattle in under 3 hrs so that he can drive our son to his ENT appointment for me because he knows it is difficult for me to drive the 2 hour trip (4 hour round trip) right now. His commander was offering a day off to anyone who finished the road march in less than 3 hrs, and even though he did not HAVE to do it, he left home at 2 AM. All because he loves me and our kids.
I have 8 wonderful children! Our oldest is away from home at school, and he looks forward to visits as often as he can make it. I am so blessed to have a 20 yr old boy who LOVES coming home, LOVES babysitting his siblings, LOVES being Catholic. He is a Knight of Columbus, makes rosaries in his free time, and works hard to grow his faith even away from home. My next oldest is the most responsibile 15 yr old boy I have ever had the pleasure to know. He plays flute at Mass in the choir, he can wrangle all the younger kids around on his own, and never complains when asked to do something. My 13 yr old boy is a champion. He is talented, loving, loyal, hard working and a silly, fun kid to be around. My 12 yr old girl is a true beauty–inside as well as out. She is modest, loves animals and people, very tomboyish with a princess side. She is exactly how I always pictured my daughter would be. My 9 yr old boy is so respectful! Always answers with a yes ma’am or no ma’am, he sees the internal beauty in everyone even when it is difficult for others to find. He struggles tremendously academically but never complains. My 7 yr old girl is preparing hard for her First Reconciliation and Communion. I have never seen a child take it so seriously! She is growing into a lovely young lady, even though she is like a bull in a china shop. I can’t imagine not having her to brighten my days. My 5 yr old boy is a handsome young guy who tells you exactly as it is. If you are doing something right, he will be the first to pat you on your back. If you screw up, he will let you know that too. He is so honest and sweet. He LOVES Jesus, the angels and saints. He has memorized so many prayers at such a young age and trusts freely. My 8 month old baby girl is a sweet angel. She is my hope, my comfort and my joy. I don’t know how our family ever made it without her. She is a perfect fit.
I’m also so grateful for my babies in heaven. Mary is holding them for me until I make it home. But I can’t leave yet. There are too many people here that need me still.