Just another day!

It has been nearly a month since Travis and the rest of company left for Iraq. I am dealing with this no better than when I found out he was leaving. I am learning how to deal with his absence, how to cope with the separation, and how to get along on my own. My faith in the Lord and in His plans for us, is being tested. The emotions, thoughts, concerns, and what-ifs are weighing heavily on my mind. I continue to pray through these, seeking mercy and guidance along the way. When I get that phone call from Travis, my world stops and I can only hear his voice and see his face (in my mind of course). I live for those moments, when he sends me an email and all it says is I love you baby or he calls me and tells me he will be alright and he misses me. I have spoken with several different wives, and I think they can all agree that deployments never get easier, you just learn how to better deal with them. I hope this next year will bring a lot of experience, a lot of freindships, a lot of letters from Travis, and a lot of joy. I am, as they say, keeping the faith. I know Jesus has plans for us, but it has always been hard for me to get used to His time and His way of doing things. I cannot wait to see Travis, and to give him a million hugs and kisses! I miss him and I love him.

Sally

WHAT AN AMAZING NIGHT!!

All I can say is WHERE HAVE I BEEN!!?? I cannot believe I have been missing such inspirational and spiritually uplifting music!! Lisa, who is a HUGE blessing for me, invited me to an Audio Adrenaline and Mercy Me concert...I was hesitant at first, but I am so thankful that I went! I brought my camera, and got some awesome pictures, but there are some not so great pictures. I am still learning how to use it, gimme a break! Anyhow, I felt so uplifted and spiritually moved by the music, the praise and worship, and the performers. Did I mention it was Audio Adrenaline and Mercy Me???! Lol...probably. I am just so pumped from the concert still...it was so much fun! Thank you Lisa for inviting me, I am so glad that you listened to the Lord that day! There is a reason for everything ladies and gentlemen, God has ways of creating irony and circumstance so things work out. Here are some pics, what a show! Praise Jesus!!

Lisa and I at the show!!

Audio Adrenaline!

The mowhawk guy in A.A. How cool!?

Audio Adrenaline again!

Even the Chaplain was getting in on the fun! WOOHOO!!

Mercy Me! Unfortunately, this is the only shot I could get because my camera was dying and wouldnt focus properly and then eventually just shut down! Mercy Me put on one heck of a show! I was really impressed and very inspired by these guys! Lord bless them, they are just awesome! Thanks again Lisa for inviting me! I am sooo glad we got a chance to bond over a really cool event and I look forward to many more! Thanks everyone for reading! God Bless!

Sally

My travelin' Soldier!

Well, he is gone! He has boarded the bus that will lead him into a dangerous part of his job. There is nothing I can do to stop it, so I will do nothing but support him, pray over this, and just get through it. I have my family and my friends to keep my spirits high, right? Lets not forget Jesus...but He is a given of course. It was so hard to sit there and think about him leaving me....as if I were the only one who was going through this, I am so sorry ladies...I know we all are going through ruff waters with this deployment. I dont mean to be selfish or anything...I just haven't gone through this before and I am feeling new and scary emotions! The Army doesn't offer guarantees when it comes to this sort of thing. I wanted to touch him constantly, gaze into his eyes so I wouldnt forget how sparkly brown they are, remember his face with my eyes and my hands so I could remember it until he comes again. A WHOLE YEAR WITHOUT HIM?? Lord, I pray for strength and motivation. Here I am laying my burdens down at your feet Jesus, just please dont leave me during this most trying of times. My best friend, my husband, my soldier, my hero has left the comforts of his safe haven to fight for those less fortunate than himself. It takes a strong person to walk into a warzone. I dont know how any of them do it, except by the grace of God's hand and the guidance of a guardian angel leading their way. I love you Travis, and I miss you already. Hugs and Kisses!!

Mama Bear

For his protection, O Lord.

Lord,
I pray that You would protect Travis from any accidents, dangers, or evil influences during this deployment. Keep him safe, especially in vehicles and helicopters. Hide him from violence and the plans of evil people. Where ever he walks, secure his steps. Keep him on Your path so that his feet don't slip (Psalm 17:5). If his foot does slip, hold him up by Your mercy (Psalm 94:18). Give him the wisdom and discretion that will help him walk safely and not fall into danger (Proverbs 3:21-23). Be his fortress, strength, shield, and stronghold (Psalm 18:2,3). Make him to dwell in the shadow of Your wings (Psalm 91:1-2). Be his rock, salvation, and defense, so that he wil not be moved or shaken (Psalm 62:6). I pray that even though bad things may be happening all around him, they will not come near him (Psalm 91:7). Save him from any plans of the enemy that seek to destroy his life (Psalm 103:4). Preserve his going out and his coming in from this time forth and even forevermore (Psalm 121:8). Your will be done Jesus, and I pray my husband, my soldier, my hero...come home to me just as he left!

In Your Holy name, Jesus

-Amen

Hanging out!

Just hanging out today, until work rolls around! I dont have to work until 2 and I am happy about that! Travis works late as well. I cannot wait for the warm weather to get here, because I need to get outside and take care of the lawn! This summer is going to be very different without Travis here, but I will be able to get a lot done! Well, off to take care of the house! Later!!

Revamped blog!

We are the Mosers, Travis and Sally! We have been married almost 3 years now and enjoy every minute of eachothers company (well for the most part!). We are giving the Army thing a chance, and I hope it works out well and is something that Travis will make a career out of! This was at our wedding reception! LOVE THE CAKE!!
Well, we dont have any kids yet. We know the good Lord will give us children when the time is right. In the meantime we enjoy our friends children!
We are both strong in our faith, and are looking forward to a lasting relationship together with the Lord as our guide. The Army is definately challenging, but we will make it through. Travis is deploying soon and I am so proud of him! He has come a long way from the young boy I first met. He has conquered much more than what he or I ever expected. The Lord never ceases to amaze me at what he allows us to endure just to make us stronger people in heart, soul, and mind. Nobody ever told me that being an Army wife would change how I feel about so many different things! I was never told about the long weeks of separation, the mounds of laundry that have to be done almost daily, the constant clutter of IBA's, rucksacks, etc...and I certainly had no idea that deployments took so much out of you emotionally. These past few weeks Travis and I have just been soaking up as much of eachother as we can; snapping photo after photo, talking about things we dont normally discuss...and praying together; something that lifts my spirits every time! My handsome soldier is leaving soon, and Lord willing, he will come back to me and we can continue on this road of growth, love, and faith! Thanks for stopping by! Come back often!