Deployments are hard

My Husband was deployed 5 months ago. There has not been a day that goes by that it hasn't been hard. It seems like everything goes wrong all the time. It's amazing how things work better when the love of your life is beside you. The trials you face alone are hard but whats worse is when your husband has seen and gone thru hell and back. You not only have to learn to deal with the issues that come up here at home but you also have to learn to deal with issues that come up with him and the things he has seen and done. When they do finally come home you really don't know what you will be facing together. My husband is an excellent soldier this is what he was born to do. But I can't help but wonder if this war will change him in a good way or bad. The not knowing is the hard part. I pray for god to guild us down this long road thats ahead of us.

Going Back to School

Well I'm going back to school, it's been 18 yrs since the last time I really had to study or had to learn anything. It's fun and scary all at the same time. I just hope I can do this. I want to go into the Nursing field not sure yet what type I want to do. If anyone has any ideas let me know. I love helping people and I believe I would love working in this field..

A New Year With New Problems

Well everyone it's a new year and with this new year it seems to be new problems. Military Life isn't any easier then it was last year. And the family life well it's always something going on with that. Thank God I have my husband. He is my rock. You know we all take what we have for granted. We spent so much time getting mad at each other that we forget how much we love each other. I have three sisters and one brother, and I only talk to my brother and one of my sisters. It's over stupid stuff. They would rather stay mad then to let things go and be happy. It doesn't make since to me. I just want my family back together again. I miss them. All I can say is don't waste a minute with your family don't fight with one another. Love each other because don't know what the future holds.

Christmas is over and here comes the New Year

Well Christmas is finally over and here comes the new year. I sit here and wonder what lies ahead. This past year was pretty ruff. I pray this one is 
better. My husband is in the military and we will be transfering sometime this year. We are not sure where we will be going. But we hope it will be a new adventure for us. I look forward to a new beginning. It's tuff leaving the people you love but it is also wonderful sharing this adventure with your soul mate. I'm so proud of my husband and the job he does everyday. He works so hard and he proudly serves his country.

This year is going to be a great one I can feel it. I want to be a good person and help my follow man or woman. I hope everyone who reads this feels the same way. Lets all make a vow this year  to help someone with what ever they may need or say a kind word to someone you don't know. We all are blessed in some way or another. So what could it hurt it will just take a moment of your time. 
I hope everyone has a great New Year. God Bless you all.......     

Almost time for Santa

Well Kids it's almost that time again. It's only 2days until Santa Comes. I remember when I was a kid trying to stay up all night to catch him putting out my toys. Of course I never could stay awake. Some of the best memories of my childhood was when Santa would come to my house. He always did a good job for me and my sisters. Sometimes I miss that time of my life when you could feel that type of excitement. Now I'm 36 yrs old and the excitement is gone a little but it has changed to something a little more special. I get to see my nephews faces and the excitement they feel when Santa comes Christmas Eve. I see the same reaction in their faces that I had when I was a child. I'm so greatful for the momeries I have of past Christmas's.
I hope everyone's dreams come true this Christmas .
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!!!!!!!

Pecan Tarts

This recipe is so good Try it you'll love it.

PECAN TARTS
Makes about 40
Items needed : spoon, mixer, measuring cups, measuring spoons , 2 mini muffin pans

Tart Crust:
2 sticks of Butter( Blue bonnet is what I use)
6 oz Cream Cheese ( softened)
2 cups plain flour
Mix together. place in Refrigerator for 1 hour. Once cool. Shape into small balls about 1in diameter. Place in muffin pan and shape into a small cup with your thumb.

Filling:
2 eggs
1 1/2 cup light brown sugar( packed)
2 tbsp butter ( softened)
Dash of Salt
1 cup chopped pecans
Combined all ingredients, except the pecans . Beat mixture until smooth. place a few pecans in cups. then pour mixture in each cup half way . Then sprinkle the remaining pecans on top.
Bake at 325 degrees for 25 min or until crust is golden brown.

A Christmas get together with the Family this weekend......

It's funny how we all look forward to Christmas each year. My husband and I usually have alot of family functions to attend. I look forward to them because we don't get to see everyone now that we don't live close by anymore. It's really hard now with all four of my grandparents gone. Christmas just doesn't seem the same without them. But we all try and keep the family together as much as possible. I really look forward to going to my aunt's she makes candy every year just like my grandmother did. It is so good. It's like she's still here with us. I'm going to make Pecan Tarts. I'll let everyone know how they turn out and will post the recipe.
Sometimes I think we all get so wrapped up with Christmas traditions and who can buy the best presents that we forget about the real meaning of Christmas. To me the meaning of Christmas is the day Christ was born and Family. And I love both very much. That is all I want for Christmas this year is to be with my family and friends, to enjoy our time together.
My husband always laughs at me because he says I'm like a kid at Christmas but it's not what I get it's what I give to others. I love finding a present that is prefect for the person I'm getting it for. To see the smile on their face and they know that I choose it just for them. It makes me feel good. I love to buy for my parents. They gave so much to me when I was growing up it makes me feel good knowing I can give back to them. I grew up in a home where my parents always were helping other people and they have pasted it on to me. This is what Christmas is all about giving to others and remembering the first gift of Christmas was a Child. A wonderful prefect Child.
So I say to everyone remember what Christmas is all about... And Have a wonderful Christmas and I hope everyone is blessed in the coming year.......