It is very funny, how my life and head work...I also have not learned anything by being stubborn, and require lessons the hard way.
So as far as I can tell my knee hurt for a week, I am assuming it was a sort of warning to lay off a bit. I didn't listen, so it got to the point of "real pain"...Sit down, lesson learned the hard way, and on the longer bumpier road.
I will say this though, I do not like to sit, I like to "do". I will also add this. This is "our real first Christmas together"...I really wanted to make it as perfect as I could.
Well after skimming the blogroll this morning I decided it is a perfect Christmas, so stop it right now. Dear Husband is home, and made it home in one piece. We are blessed. Dear Husband does not want a perfect Christmas, he wants Christmas, with us. He does not need the curtains washed, and floors sanitized, with a worn out gimpy and grouchy wife. He wants to come home and find the three of us smiling in a pile of toys and blankets in the livingroom.
This week has been set aside to "thank those who have served, or are serving". I beg you, to thank at least three....There are a lot of people to be remembered this week, there are those that will not be coming home, and those families that will experience the most painful Christmas ever.
I have been reading "Waynes Mom" for a while now...And guess what folks. Wayne just might be home in time for the holiday. The the thought of it truly almost brings tears to my eyes. When the Moms, and wives start putting the signs up, it won't be long. It won't be long at all. Especially after all of the sleepless nights, and the waiting by the phone, the hours spent watching all of the bad news, the hours spent scouring the internet for a word of good news. Well Waynes Mom....When you hear he is on the ground and safe, go ahead and cry and pray, and thank God all you want. When you touch him, and get to hug him, remember it is real. It is real for the first time in months....So I will be thinking of you, and yours on this holiday. I hope it is a great one for each of you.
Some Soldier's Mom, has her son in the U.S. for Christmas this year, however not under the best circumstances....he is home recuperating from injuries received during his deployment. Please go over and read this and remember those men and women that are deployed at this time. She always says exactly what I mean to say and cannot....
There is Dogtulosba, who continues to jump out of airplanes for a living, and to my knowledge, will be celebrating his first Christmas with his new wife....Enjoy it you two. We celebrated our first Christmas at Fort Bragg, and I remember it well.
AirForceFamily, should be all at home now, and ready to celebrate, thanks to her Dear Husbands connections they will get a couple of extra days together..Enjoy the holiday at home. I know you will.
An American In Italy will be AWAY from "home", but I believe she has company coming to keep her company. Remember, fish and houseguests smell after two days, so keep the holiday cheer in reach. You may need it.
Andi, my sweet Andi. Her husband has just been deployed, and I think of her, and her quiet Christmas. Even if she is surrounded by those she loves, it won't be the same. I know she will worry about where her Husband is, and if he is safe....If he got a decent meal for his Christmas.
Katy will have her Dearest at home, and her 3 sweet and beautiful children. I am sure the five of them will have a wonderful time, and if not Katy is sure to post pictures of the entire ordeal.
Sean is home, and married to his beautiful wife, and it will be their first Christmas together...I do not think he needs any instruction on enjoying this...He already knows.
Big Al, is expected home at any moment...And it will be the first Christmas as a new couple. Praying for his return before Christmas folks......Praying as hard as I can...
Chuck is back in the U.S., and continues his healing journey in and out of Walter Reed, and I am hoping he gets to stay put at home for a while. Chuck and Karen I hope your efforts with Valour IT continue to come to fruition for you and those who will depend on the technology. I am so proud you have both turned what could have been a bumpy road, into a golden one. Continued prayers for your healing, and Karens strength as always.
To Homefront6, the redhead you do not want to make angry, I hope it is a good one, and you can spend it with family and friends, for keeping us informed I thank you and yours as well...
To Another Mom at Keep My Soldier Safe, who reminds me that for every wife, there is a Mom and a Sister and a family, that cannot sleep at night, and a Mom who writes letters almost daily. Prays by the minute, and is just trying to hold it together. I do not know how you Moms do it, and I am so proud of your Sons and Daughters, and to know you had such an important part in making them do what they are doing.
To My Life As A Military Spouse for continuing to blog, when she didn't want to any longer. Her experience as a wife of a soldier who has gone through PTSD, has been a blessing to many of us I am sure. I hope your Christmas is a beautiful one, and tell your Husband thank you for reenlisting, I know it was not an easy decision for either of you.
To Colby, over at My War, for writing his blog, and the book. Letting us read about his experiences. Please enjoy the Season. Go get the book, and read it, I think you will be pleased. I hope your folks are proud of you!
The Patriette, who is alone, and pregnant, while her Dearest is deployed. I hope your holiday season is a good one. Your pregnancy continues to go smoothly Dear, praying for you and yours. I think of you often I do, and I have been there, and understand how sad it is, to have kicking in your tummy and no hand to grab.....
To Holly, for continuing to raise money and awareness, for all of her hard work....Her artistry...
Oh Gosh and there are SO many more, but a final thank you for Soldiers Angels, for making everything one stop for the spouses, what we can do to help, who needs what, the news, for having our backs....When we are afraid, no one is listening, or watching. I can never say THANK YOU enough....You make me sleep better at night.
Anyway after all of the reading and thinking, of what could have been, and how blessed I am....I will take a bum knee any day I swear it....
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