Sam reading a bedtime story to Bella. She was entranced because it was about a kitty.
How we will both miss him.
{About Me}
Sam and I have been married since I was 19. He was 20. He's an OIF, medically retired veteran of the Army and Marines. We have 5 children - Bella was born in 2009 after a rather bumpy pregnancy and her first year was mostly crazy reflux. Preston and Julian, my identical twins, were born at 20 weeks in 2012 and lived only a few hours. Kaden was born full term in 2013 seemingly perfect, and at 4 days old he was found to have cardiomyopathy due to ciHHV-6. He passed away at 3 weeks old. Charlotte was born in 2015, and was a complete surprise to us. Each of them have changed our lives completely.
Currently I'm in school to become a counselor who focuses on trauma and grief.
I love Jesus - even though sometimes I get really angry and upset at the way our life has gone. I hope through my faults, insecurities, snarkiness, selfish nature, and general mess - my love for Christ and His work in my life shines through in my story.
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14 Comments
Jen
March 8, 2011 at 10:29 pm
I was thinking about you today ::hugs::
Lauren
March 8, 2011 at 2:25 pm
Praying & thinking about you & your sweet family 🙁
themanager
March 8, 2011 at 11:35 am
hugs mama! I’m here for you! I just wish you guys had ended up coming out here so we could hang out.
Sarah
March 8, 2011 at 10:10 am
let me know if you need anything! I can offer you a virtual latte and an ear.. OK, so I do have ADD, but I’ll try real hard! 🙂
Brooke
March 7, 2011 at 11:27 pm
You are amazing. Both of you are. I can’t even imagine what you’re facing, but I am already in awe of the strength and commitment you have to each other and to our country to make such a powerful life choice.
Thank you to Sam and to you for making this sacrifice.
Sending you so much love and light my faraway friend.
Alexia
March 7, 2011 at 10:55 pm
My heart is breaking for you guys. But though these few months will be long and hard, your family will be stronger and better off in the end. Hope that helps. Sending virtual hugs…
cathy
March 7, 2011 at 10:27 pm
my heart hurts. It will go by fast, I promise!
ferryl sweeney
March 7, 2011 at 10:09 pm
Sending you our love…
Crystal
March 7, 2011 at 10:09 pm
oh honey…I know EXACTLY what that feels like and my heart goes out to you! It does. I know how right now you’re trying to hold it all in, hold it all together….I’m here if you need to talk (@SurvivingMomdom on twitter or email me) I’ve sent hubby to Iraq for 15 months, to countless army schools, TDY for 5 mos and in May to Afghanistan for another year. IT SUCKS!!! For you…for him…for you child. SUCKS!! And I will keep you in my prayers…and I’m here if you need me.
melissa
March 7, 2011 at 9:37 pm
<3 <3 huge hug <3 <3
That breaks my heart, so I can't even imagine what you and Sam are going thru. I am praying for ya'll to have peace and patience and joy the next 18 weeks and that they will fly by.
Devan @ Accustomed Chaos
March 7, 2011 at 9:22 pm
Thinking of you lots friend.
Jen
March 7, 2011 at 9:19 pm
This is such a precious picture. Enjoy your last night together, hopefully the next 18 weeks will fly by.
Cindy @ This Adventure, Our Life
March 7, 2011 at 9:09 pm
Thinking about you!! I know I would be 🙁 but hang in there! If you need me I am here!!
TheNextMartha
March 7, 2011 at 9:03 pm
My heart reaches out for you. <3
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