New SUV! Praise Jesus!

So we did it....we took the plunge and bought a new vehicle! What a blessing that we have been able to get such a nice SUV. YES I HAVE AN SUV! WOOHOO! I made sure to get one that I knew Travis would fall in love with too. I like it because it is more child consciencious (sp?), what with having larger area in the back and a large space for "stuff". I hope you like this Travis, it is going to become our family vehicle! *yay* It is a 2007 Chevy Trailblazer LS. Aluminum wheels, sunroof, 6-disc CD changer, leather steering wheel, BOSE stereo system, its just amazing! I had to say goodbye to my dear old truck, but she wasnt good for hauling around babies (in fact, i discovered the truck didnt have LATCH capability, which is important to me). Here is a couple of pics of the trailblazer! ENJOY!

My own personal Incredible Hulk (minus the green skin, and low mental capacity)!!

Travis sent me new pics, which leads me to believe I have some competition for getting in shape! Check out how muscular he has gotten! I also really dig the new sunglasses he purchased for $5.00. Doesnt he look AMAZING! WOOHOO! I miss him more than words can say.

God Bless,
Sally

Whoever knew a new car smell could give me a headache??

I have spent the better part of the day looking for a new vehicle. I go to the dealership to see what my truck is worth, and in the process, checkout at least 5 or 6 new and used suv's. Now, Travis and I are Chevy people all the way, so I wasnt even trying to fool around with some unreliable ford *ugh*. I got to ride in a couple and test drive a brand new car. WOW! The wonders that are OnStar and XM Satellite radio. Naturally when I tried to call Travis and tell him about all these cool features on some of the models (and believe me, these dealerships REALLY put a lot of thought into what their customers want).....Travis didnt answer his phone. Its ok though, I did get ahold of him eventually. I told him I had found "the one" , the one suv that would be a deal maker or breaker. Brand new, 10 miles (1 mile put on by moi), sun roof, 6-disc cd changer, BOSS stereo system, leather wrapped steering wheel, power drivers seat, OnStar and XM sat., it's just overall a really neat ride. Travis asked me if it had leather seats and heated seats .....I just laughed and said, what do you think we are, rich? Well, let me tell you...after getting in those vehicles and checking them out....that new car smell was starting to get to me something awful *of course I didnt let this on to the dealer*. So now we are playing a game of numbers. I REALLY LOVE MY TRUCK! There is a big part of me that wants to keep it ; it would be cheaper than the suv we are looking at now, its my dream truck, and I love it! But then again, its not very functional when you have a packed cab and have to put belongings outside in the bed, exposing them to rain and snow *when applicable*. I just prayed over the whole situation and I am going to trust that God will do for us what He knows is right. Honestly, I could go with the truck or the suv. Travis, I know, would want the suv....and he already told me to get it anyway *I think he is just excited about the OnStar and cd changer*. Well thats my dilemma.....now I am going to take a nap. My head hurts from all the different smells of the day! Have a good one!

Gos Bless Ya'll,

Sally

Our prayers are needed....

This video was sent to me through myspace by a friend. Please watch this video in its entirety, and as you pray please include this little child and his family in your prayers. Jesus is a healer of our souls and of our flesh, and this little boy will need both to be healed. Thanks and God Bless!

In Him,
Sally







Pray for baby Kaleb.

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I tried and I tried.....

but sometimes you just can't get through the thick skulls of people! OH WELL!

all about forgiveness

I FORGIVE YOU ALL!

For my heart...I love you and I miss you!

For all of our guys!

Learning....

So I am learning. I am learning that I need to to put more faith in people, Jesus, and myself. I am leaning how hard life really is when there is only me in this house. I am learning that the Lord has timing that only He can determine. I am learning that I really do need to put forth more effort to acheive my goals in life. I am still growing and learning, spiritually. I am still of this flesh, so I am tempted every day to do wrong. I am still learning how to deal with this deployment, so there are days that I do not handle it very well at all. I am still learning about children, and how challenging they really can be when NOTHING calms them down. I feel that Jesus is really wanting me to learn more and lean more towards His way rather than mine. It is funny the things you can think about when given the time and the fact that there is nothing else to do. Praise God, for He is without fault and will ALWAYS be there for you (and me!).

I miss Travis. I have been able to speak with him at least 3 or 4 times per week, which is fine with me. I am learning that making a marriage work, over the phone, is a daunting task but well worth the end result. It is hard when either of us is having a bad day, and we try to understand what the other is going through. Neither of us want to tell the other what is wrong because we dont want to worry, but we cannot help but ask because we care and want to be there for eachother. Aside from God, Travis is my everything and there isnt much I wouldnt do for him.

I am just learning about love, life, children, Jesus...and myself. Thanks!
~Sally

Times a changin'

Hey everyone. The title of this post really fits my mood. I have once again chopped my hair, contrary to that of my old beliefs, and I say old because my religious views are changing. There are still some beliefs that I will holdfast to, but there are little things here and there that I am changing my mind about. I still believe that Jesus is God (because there is no denying it), I dont wear any jewelry except for my wedding band (because there is no need to sparkle with gold or diamonds when I sparkle with the spirit of the Lord from within), and I still believe in water baptism in the name of Jesus (because Jesus is the name of the Son, the Father, and the Holy Ghost). Wearing skirts every day, never wearing makeup, not ever cutting/trimming my hair. These are things that I am reconsidering. I still consider myself a very religious person, but why is Jesus so worried with what I wear as long as I dont look like a hooker? I get the idea of wearing skirts, but God looks within my heart and sees that I am a forgiven sinner. Will wearing a pair of pants really put me in the same place as someone who commits murder or adultery? I know our God is loving, but he is just and he passes judgement unto those who havent listened to His word. I am attending a non-denominational church. I really like it because they do not condemn other beliefs and they dont brag or boast about being faithful. I have been forgiven of my sins, I am a new creature in Christ and I still have to repent every day for the sins I do. Nobody is perfect. Will being a sinner and wearing nothing but skirts and long sleeve shirts make me look better in Jesus' eyes than if I were committing the same sins and wearing pants? A sin is a sin is a sin. There is no way around it. I do not doubt that Jesus wants us to hold true to the 10 commandments, and the Bible says if you break one you break them all. Sure, its not all about how we look but how we act inside and out. I think as we get older we tend to look at religion more analytically than we should. It is very simple, read the Bible, get saved, and ask Jesus to guide you and He will! You know right from wrong. It doesnt matter if your parents taught you or not. At some point in your life you will realize that that icky feeling you get when you are doing something you ought not to.....that is the Lord letting you know that you need to think about the choices you are making. Repent and be baptized in Jesus name. Put all of your faith in Him. He loves us all, and He doesnt want any of us to perish in eternal hell. I am begging for forgiveness every night....I cry in church every week because it is SO HARD to live for God in this day and age. We are too obsessed with money, materialistic things, and whether or not people like us. Well, I got news for you (and for myself). Money wont buy your name in the Book of life, you cannot bring your precious prada bag with you or your big 4 bedroom house into Heaven (or Hell) with you, and it is not other people that are going to pass judgment over you in the End of Days. Now I know that I have no room to talk, I am a sinner myself. I am just coming to the realization of things. Maybe its not as important for me to get that extra sleep, and wake up and go to church. Maybe I can spare that extra money and pay my tithes instead of spending it on an expensive lunch. I'm doing some serious soul searching, and some serious praying about where my life is headed. I would rather make it to Heaven and be with Jesus and have no friends here on earth to speak of than to be the most popular and beautiful person loved by people everywhere and end up going to hell. I dont know. Im praying for myself and for everyone I know and dont know. God Bless.

~Sally

Small baby steps...

No pun intended! We are taking small steps to complete our goal of adopting a newborn and calling him/her our very own! I sent in our first batch of paperwork today. I am praying that it is met with approving eyes and very enthusiastic attitudes. Travis and I have been working hard on this, yes I say both of us because he has been on the phone with me listening to every last detail about everything that is going, and he has some input believe me! Though he is thousands of miles away, it almost feels like he right here doing this with me. There will be frustration, anxiety, and a whole other slew of emotions that I am not looking forward to...but this is the real deal we are talking about. A real human infant, totally dependant on me and Travis. We will cross our t's and dot our i's as much as we have to if it means being able to have our own baby to love and raise. I have made copies of nearly every document that I have filled out, so I can send them to Travis for him to look over. I know he is a war zone right now, but for those moments of free time he has....maybe reading over some of the paperwork will take his mind off of the struggles he faces. I only hope it will give him the drive he needs to be successful and competant in his missions. I pray for all of our friends that have been affected over there...Gods speed to them all. This separation isnt easy for any of us, and I hope we can all stick together through this. Well, I will write more when more progress is made! Take care and God bless!

Many Blessings,

Travis and Sally

Phase II

Yeah, I know what you are thinking...you bought stuff already and you're not even an active member yet?? Well, you know what? Motivation and FAITH people....its all about having faith. Both Travis and I have come to the realization that we may never bare biological children. What is biology anyway, except blood lines, physical traits, and sometimes the hereditary bad behavior? Being a mom and dad is very important to both of us. As we enter Phase II of this process we will encounter challenges along the way, for sure. There will be days when I am sure I have had enough of the paper work and endless waiting. There will be days when all we want is to have it happen right now! So today, for a little motivation I went and bought two onsies...of course they are neutral colors but cute and very inspiring to say the least. Some people think I am crazy for this..."you shouldn't get your hopes up, its way too early to be doing that, etc." We love our family and our friends very much. If it wasn't for our faith in Jesus or our faith in each other, there is no way either of us could make it. So, here it is...the cute picture of the stuff I bought and was given (thank you Shelbie, for your unwavering encouragement and support!).

Do not think that I am blinded by this adoption and lost in some fairy tale that it will be fast and easy, things in this life rarely are. I understand that these things take time and the Lord will make things happen in His time. However, I will keep these as a reminder of how determined we are to become mommy and daddy to a little baby, every time I see them I will have a renewed sense of faith and strength. I know Travis feels the same way. I can hear in his voice how excited he is that he will be a daddy, and will soon be able to be the father he never had. Neither of us has had it easy, but we will make a better life for our child and present more opportunities than we were offered. The love we are so ready to give our child cannot be described in words, but only in the feeling that one day we will hold our own precious baby in our arms, and finally be the family we have struggled for and prayed for. This whole process feels right to us, and for once things are going smoothly and without error (thus far). Travis and I continue to ask for your prayers and your support. We are not active and waiting yet, but we will be in due time. Thanks, and God Bless!

-The Moser's

Adoption

So I think maybe Travis and I are going to start this adoption process....or at least I am because he is in Iraq. At least by the time he gets home all we have to do is our interviews, background checks, and homestudy...then we wait 1-9 months for our baby to arrive. Then again, I dont really know because Travis isnt here with me....and part of me thinks he should be here for the entire process, not just some of it. So many things to consider when looking to adopt! Age, race, open/closed adoption, international adoption, the COST which is the biggest concern I have. There are so many children without homes, so many new babies who get dumped on the side of a road or left at some doorstep...and these children need a loving family to be with. Why is it so goshdarn expensive to give that loving home??? Sure, you need to be financially stable to raise a child (even though most people arent in the first place), but does that mean you need to have $11,500-$21,000 lying around at all times? I know semi-rich people who dont have that much lying around (anyone with a few thousand in their bank account is, to me, considered semi-rich). I hear that the money is well spent and well worth every penny to be holding your very own baby, in your arms. I am sure it is, and I know Travis and I can afford to raise a child. People have done it before, who have been in worse situations than us. I just have some mixed emotions right now. Partlly because I am not sure how we could afford all of these lump sum costs, and partly because I'm not sure how I feel about the whole "well honey, you are adopted..." thing. I guess I have some things to think about. Off for now, take care!

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

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

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.

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