Sunday, March 18, 2007

Just missing him....

I try to stay busy with work, trying to make new friends (but I always seem to muck it up), and trying to start school. I miss Travis an awful lot today. Going through pictures, watching movies, hearing something that totally reminds me of him....just missing him terribly. I havent heard a word from him in 3 days, which feels like ages ago. As much as I try not to, I worry. I am sure I am not the only one who does. I miss his eyes, his smile, his laugh, his touch, his hugs and kisses. Why is it that some days I am ok with him being over there and I can go about my day....and then other days I cannot bear the thought of him even setting foot in that awful place? I am a little worried that I havent heard from him, but no news is good news as they say. I have to have faith that Jesus will get us both through this, and give us strength to sustain such hard times. Here I am in my own country going about my daily life, while he is in a desolate terrorist ridden cestpool with danger learking around every corner.....how dare I feel so sorry for myself, even the slightest bit. I cannot even imagine what happens over there, I dont want to imagine or even know for that matter. I love you Travis, I hope you can hear my say it at this very moment; I love you. I miss you, and I want you to take care of yourself! Lord, please keep my husband safe....keep all our husbands safe. Bring them all home to us.

In Him,

Sally

Monday, March 12, 2007

BOWFLEX! FINALLY!

After nearly a week of this thing sitting less than alf finished, I finally decided to heck with it and put it together all at once. Sure, its taken me til 1am to do it, but at least its done! I AM SO FREEKEN EXCITED! THANK YOU JESUS FOR GIVING ME THE WILLPOWER! I am now on my way to a leaner and healthier physique. *sigh* Any of my friends who are interested in helping me get my monies worth from this machine..please contact me!

In Him,

Sally

Wednesday, March 07, 2007

Various Pics and stuff!

Travis sent me some pics of him in Kuwait and Germany. I am waiting on pics from Iraq. I cannot wait to see him in action (I just want to see him!). Enjoy! I am so proud of him! He just made his E-4! Congrats Baby, I knew you had it in you!


Sitting after he called me on the phone! A view from the plane; break-taking!


A herd of camels, and some baby camels. The Lord created everything for us to behold.

The Mose, somewhere in Deutschland! Ich bin ein Berliner!
Travis also sent me some beautiful flowers, here they are and tell me if they are not gorgeous!
You should have seen these pretty flowers in full bloom!!


Finally, ladies and gentleman, I have some important news for you all. Being as I am Apostolic, it is a big no-no for me to even think about cutting my hair, among other do's and don'ts. Well, I got really sick of the dead ends, and I decided that Jesus will love me even if I do cut my hair. Well, I got it cut the other day, with the support of my friends and family (especially my mom and Shelbie). Please, do not pass judgement on me for that is not your place to decide if I am worthy or not. I know I am not worthy; no one is truly worthy of the love our Lord, but we receive His glorious love regardless. So please, look at my before and after pics! Please tell me what you think!

This is the before shot....sheesh. Here is the after shot! Sideswept bangs! I havent had bangs since high school!
Regardless of whether or not you agree with my decision, please realize that I am a witness to the Lord and to His sovereignty, I love the Lord with all my heart and cherish His forgiveness and His mercy. I love you all too! Take care my wonderful friends and family! I love you and miss you Travis!
Sally

The Military Wife

When the good Lord was creating Wives, he was into his sixth day of overtime.

An angel appeared and said, "You're having a lot of trouble with this one. What's wrong with the standard model?"

And the Lord replied, "Have you seen the specs on this order? She has to be completely independent, have the qualities of both father and mother, be a perfect hostess to 4 or 40, handle emergencies without a manual, and have six pairs of hands."

The angel shook her head slowly and said, "Six pairs of hands... no way!"

And the Lord answered, "Don't worry, we'll make other military wives to help. Besides it's not the hands that are causing the problem, it's the heart. It must swell with pride in her husband, sustain the ache of separations, beat on soundly when it's too tired to do so, and be large enough to say, 'I Understand' when she doesn't, and 'I love you' regardless."

"Lord," said the angel, touching His sleeve gently. "Go and rest... finish this tomorrow!"

"I can't," said the Lord. "I'm so close to creating something unique. Already I have one who heals herself when she's sick, can feed three unexpected guests who are stuck in the area due to bad weather, and can wave good-bye to her husband, and understand that it is important to his country that he leaves."

The angel circled the model of the military wife very slowly. "It's too soft," she sighed."But tough," said the Lord excitedly. "You cannot imagine what this woman can do or endure."

"Can it think?"

"Can it think? It can convert 1400 to 2 p.m." Finally, the angel bent over and ran her finger across the cheek. "There's a leak," she pronounced. "I told you that you were trying to put too much into this model."

"It's not a leak," said the Lord. "It's a tear."

"What's it for?" asked the angel.

"It's for joy, sadness, disappointment, pain, loneliness and pride!"

"You are a genius," sighed the angel.

The Lord looked somber and replied, "I didn't put it there."




I found this online, and you know God did make some of us women a little bit differently because He knew we would make great military wives.