Yes, we are alive....

Hey Everyone!

I am so sorry it has taken me this long to update, between school, church, and my music (not to mention Twilight) life has been busy for me. I am taking three classes this time around and a majority of my time is spent reading or online "in" the class. I rarely get out of the house anymore and when I do, I usually fall behind on school work. On top of that I have stuff for church going on and then on top of that I am writing some music and learning how to play piano/guitar. So, my plate is full. I am considering taking a break from EPC certification until things calm down around here and I have prayed over it; I am just waiting for God to answer me!

Travis has been doing a lot of stuff for Rear-D lately, like extra duty and extra staff duty. I am not sure how he feels about his old unit (1-28) as he never really talks about them, he just says he misses Fort Riley. His new unit is really nice, I think. Everyone is very polite and I get along great with all his "bosses."

We are planning a trip to Rome; our first REAL trip since we arrived here last September. God willing, we will be going to see some awesome things. Pray for us, we really want to go!

Thats about it for now, there really is not anything else going on. We miss all of you and pray for you every day.

Lots of Love and God's Blessings,

Travis and Sally

Surgery, Twilight, and stuff.....

Hello Everyone,

Hope this update finds you all well! It has been an interesting couple weeks here for the Mosers! First, I had surgery (laparascopy and small procedure) last week to check for scar tissue in my pelvic area and make sure I have no obstructions in the baby making area. For my first surgery EVER and being that it was in a foreign country, it was not that bad. The nurses were very nice to Travis and I, and my room-mate (yes, you get room mates here) was a nice german woman who spoke English and I thanked God for that! The news is I am free and clear and as soon as my body is ready, we can start TTC again. Even though the surgery was a week ago, I am still feeling a bit woozy and "clouded", as a friend put it earlier today. During the course the past few weeks, I have discovered and emmersed myself, in the saga/fantasy/romance known simply as "Twilight." I have been so into this series, and its hardly like me as I am not really into the whole vampire/werewolf thing, know what I mean? What catches my fancy is love story between to very different, yet similar, individuals. Yes, I have watched the movie and yes it was a bit disappointing, but any book translated to the silver screen generally loses some of the pazazz along the way. So needless to say, you can now call me a Twilighter..and I couldnt care less! In other news, Travis has been very busy with Rear-D and has staff duty several times a month, sometimes even more than twice a week. We are doing great together and are nearly complete with our EPC requirements, which means we are steps away from being able to help military children. The weather in Germany is hard to get used to, but at least there isnt snow to speak of (thank God!). I miss the sunshine of Kansas, even with the whipping winds and all that. Guess I should start taking some vitamin D to supplement huh? Thats about it for now, thanks for stopping by! God Bless!!

~Sally

PRAISE GOD!!

Travis went in for the results of his x-rays today and was told that the curvature in his spine and the uneven-ness of his shoulder had disappeared and it appears that he only has a knot in his muscle that is working itself out. I am so happy, and I know that this isnt anything but God's work and the prayers of all our family and friends. This is the best news today by far! Thank you so much to all those who kept Travis in your thoughts and prayers...they were definately heard. "By His stripes, we are healed." I have been praying that God would reveal Himself to Travis in a big way, to encourage Travis to reconnect with God, and I pray that this is it! I am so excited I am walking on cloud nine, giving God all the glory and praise that He deserves!! Oh yeah, Travis gets his CPL rank today (not Sgt, but he is one step closer).

Thank You Jesus!!


~Sally

Small update...

Well Travis was able to go in for his x-rays yesterday. He had to wait another day because their machines were down. He was supposed to go back in this morning to discuss the findings, but his "boss" had other plans. Travis and I talked about it the night before last and yesterday, and we decided no matter what happens, we are going to be happy with whatever God has planned for us. The WTU here is awesome, if he needs to go there, and I know that we will have everything we need. We will be just as happy if we get to stay, because we love this lifestyle; good and bad. More than anything though, his health is what is important. We are still praying for his back to have no problems. God can heal. I know he can. Travis and I appreciate the many prayers that you all have sent us are saying for us. Nothing lifts a soul like prayer, and believe me...its needed. We continue to pray for all of you as well. In other non-bad-news related...er..news, Travis and I are getting closer becoming EPC parents. We took our CPR class yesterday and passed the exam straight after class, WOOHOO! I am taking the First Aid class today, and hopefully I pass that one too. After that its just a matter of submitting the application, one joint interview, and one more health and sanitation inspection...then BAM! we will be official EPC parents. We got a really good recommendation from Travis' Captain, who is a really nice man that just happens to go the same service we do. I was also asked to sing at another memorial service, and I told them I would, but I really needed a break..those things take a toll on a person. I didnt have to sing, because they found someone else. It was nice to have a break.

I re-read my new years resolutions for this year and yes...I already broke one. But you know what? Its ok, because sometimes you have to fail to succeed. I dont really feel bad about anything anymore. God and I had a really long talk, and He told me that if He can take care of a lily in the field and make sure it has everything it needs...then He most certainly can take care of me. Thats the one thing about God that I love so much. He lets me try to figure it out on my own, and just when I think I am going to fall over the edge...He catches me, every single time. I am not a perfect Christian...nobody is, no matter how much they try to make it seem like they are, but everytime God pulls me back, I resist Him less and less. Almost as if I am learning my lesson, slowly but surely. I am thankful that this world is not my home, and that I am just passing through.

School starts in less than 2 weeks and I am so excited about it!! I have always been a bit of a nerd, lol. Algebra, Philosophy, and Communications...thats what I am taking this time around. I hope that I can make up for the several months I was out of school because of the move....aaa, I know I will.

We are planning a trip to Paris!! We hope to be able to go within the next month or so. It wont be a very long trip, because the girls will need to be tended to, but it will be long enough to enjoy!! I cannot wait to the city of love!! Oh, and it snowed here recently....I took a pic of part of Baumholder, enjoy! As always, thanks for reading and God Bless!

~Sally

Testing, testing....is this thing on?

As most of you know, Travis was injured within the first 60 days of his deployment. A vertebrae in his spine was fractured, and he was allowed a week or two rest. But because of the nature of his job while deployed, I am quite certain that his back did not have a chance to heal properly, and he has been having problems with it ever since. He has been really leary of going to the doctor about his back pain for the same reason any soldier who doesnt want to get "med boarded" out; he loves his job too much to lose it. Truth be told, I empathised with him, but when he started to complain of his left side going numb more and more...I told him he needed to get it checked out. He finally went into sick-call today, for those that dont know...its where soldiers go first thing in the morning to get any potential medical concerns checked out. The doctor he saw told him that his shoulders are uneven and that his spine has a curve to it. She doesnt think it is scoliosis (which is what I initially thought) because this would have been detected prior to his enlistment in the Army. Instead she said it may be due to tightened muscles on one side, causing this uneven-ness. She prescribed him muscle relaxers and is having him go back tomorrow for some x-rays, with a follow up on Wednesday. Aside from my husbands health, I am concerned for his career. I have been praying for a long time that God would heal Travis' back, but God is taking His time with this one...among other requests I have. I know that He will never leave us nor forsake us...but its still hard not to worry about Travis or how we will survive if he has to leave the Army. Travis said he isnt worried, and I told him that I was giving this to God, because this is one problem even I dont have an answer to. This may not seem like a big deal to some, but to us its a very big deal. I am trying to be optomistic and trust God knows what He is doing, but at the same time I cannot help but think of the "what if's" of the situation. All this on top of Travis' Christmas gift still not getting here and my school books not here either. My classes start in two weeks and I have no sign of my text books. So far, 2009 has not started out very well. Getting pregnant doesnt even seem that important to me anymore at this point. Can you believe I just said that? WOW. There are bigger fish to fry and right now I think children would make things a little more stressful. I know the Lord will tarry and everything will work out..but what will the end result be? I dont know....its not my place to know the future. As the subject of this blog implies....I am speaking to God but I wonder if He hears me. I am asking for your prayers that everything works out. Pray for Travis that God would heal his back and make him healthy, both spiritually and physically. Travis' faith is shaky right now, and he needs God to reveal Himself in a big way. I thank you all for your undying love and support. The Moser's have had a rough couple of years, and knowing that you all stand with us in prayer and love..makes the hardship worth while. Of course, if it werent for God we wouldnt have a chance...but that goes without saying. I know it seems my blogs have been a little on the negative side lately....but with all the small issues adding up and no solution in sight for us...it has been hard to find the silver lining. We love you all, and miss you so very much. I will keep you posted on what goes on.


Thanks and God Bless

~Sally