Thursday, March 28, 2013
March 27, 2013
I love you because you don't mind when I overcook the chicken and it is very dry. You just add some italian dressing to it and tell me what a good job I did getting the laundry done and getting the house back in order from the vacation.
March 26, 2013
I love you because you encourage a servants heart in Esther.
I had to go grocery shopping and I took Nathan with me. While I was gone you and the boys tried to get the rest of the unpacking done. You all worked on laundry and putting things back in place. While I was gone Esther started cleaning our room. It was the messiest room in the house because everything had gotten dumped in there. She cleaned the entire room and put everything away. She even vacuumed the floor. It looked great. You just kept telling her what a great job she was doing. She just beamed as you praised her for her diligence and hard work. She was walking on air the whole day. She has been working so hard at her jobs lately and I think it is because we have both been looking out for the good things that she is doing instead of only catching her when she does something wrong.
MArch 25, 2013
I love you because you did not want me to drive at night with the possibility of deer on the road. You picked a great hotel in Savannah for us to stay at instead of trying to drive through the night. We had a relaxing nights rest and a great breakfast. We got back on the road refreshed and ready to drive the rest of the way.
March 24, 2013
I love you because you cleaned up and took care of Daniel and Alex last night. You also stayed up late and did some laundry. It helped me put so much. You are so willing to sacrifice of yourself so I can get some extra rest. I love you so much for the strong man you are. You make me feel so special.
March 23, 2013
I love you because you took us to T-Rex for dinner. Also becausee you cleaned up all the throw up from Tirzah and Caleb.
March 22, 2013
I love you because you try to be patient with the sometimes out of control reasoning of our eldest son. When he loses control you try to keep calm and take are of the situation.
March 21, 2013
I love you because even though it means that you are packing up the camper by yourself, you keep your promise and allow Esther, Nathan, Tirzah and me to go the park early and have a few hours doing girly things. Esther so enjoyed meeting the princesses and riding the rides she wanted to. She especially enjoyed our special lunch at Belle's castle.
March 20, 2013
I love you because you let me cry when it starts to rain and my plans with Esther are ruined. You tell me it is going to be okay and promise us that we will get time at Magic Kingdom just her and I.
March 19, 2013
I love you because you are patient with me and allow us to turn a rotten morning into a great, enjoyable afternoon. You also are trying to help me curb the whining and complaining in our children and myself.
March 18, 2013
I love you because you try to meet the needs and wants of all our children and desire to have fun time with each and every one.
March 17, 2013
I love you because you are so willing to wake up at 2 and start our drive to Florida. You were very patient with the excitement of Nathan and made him feel good. I know you were tired but you allowed me some extra sleep in the car and did not ask me to drive far. You also have great people skills and always get people to smile.
March 16, 2013
I love you because God gifted you with an excellent singing voice that you are trying to use to reach others for the cause of Christ. I am so proud of you for conquering your fear and auditioning to sing the National Anthem for the Durham Bulls.
March 15, 2013
I love you because you helped me get all packed up for the trip and kept encouraging me on a job well done.
March 14, 2013
I love you because you took the kids to Tae Kwon Do tonight so I could go to the grocery store to buy things for our trip. I just had Caleb and Tirzah with me. They were so well behaved and I got all my shopping done.
March 13, 2013
I love you because you are always calling just to make sure that my day is going okay.
March 12, 2013
I love you because you don't mind sandwiches for dinner and the house in a chaotic state as I prepare for the vacation.
March 11, 2013
I love you because you try to keep me calm when I am in panic mode. Our trip is coming up and I started packing today. I am so busy and you just call throughout the day to encourage me.
March 10, 2013
I love you because you do so much to help me prepare for church on Sunday mornings. I could not do it without you. Thank you for taking care of lunch.
March 9, 2013
I love you because you are so willing to help me out with the kids and just have fun with them. Sam and Caleb look up to you so much and I loved watching them play football with you today.
March 8, 2013
I love you because you want the boys to learn how to do new things that help them learn how to become godly young men.
March 7, 2013
I love you because you try so hard to balance spending time at work and at home with your family.
Wednesday, March 6, 2013
March 6, 2013
Kimberly - I love you because you called and almost made me cry when you told me you were arranging for a babysitter for this evening so we can go out and talk.
Carl - I love you because of the strength you show in the face of tremendous trials.
We have not been able to talk much lately. You have been staying up late and I have been trying to get to bed earlier. It seems like every night this week that you have come into the bedroom to find me asleep or children need tending to. Tirzah was sick one night and last night she just wanted to snuggle with me. You called me this morning and you brought tears to my eyes. I had mentioned this morning as you were leaving that we really need to find time to talk about some things. It was just a passing comment but you apparently took it to heart. When you called you said you had already typed an e-mail looking for a babysitter for tonight so we can go out and talk. I love that about you. You try to accommodate my needs whenever I express them. You make me feel so special. I love you so much and my heart breaks at the thought of 9 months without seeing you. I am going to miss you more than words can express.
Carl - I love you because of the strength you show in the face of tremendous trials.
We have not been able to talk much lately. You have been staying up late and I have been trying to get to bed earlier. It seems like every night this week that you have come into the bedroom to find me asleep or children need tending to. Tirzah was sick one night and last night she just wanted to snuggle with me. You called me this morning and you brought tears to my eyes. I had mentioned this morning as you were leaving that we really need to find time to talk about some things. It was just a passing comment but you apparently took it to heart. When you called you said you had already typed an e-mail looking for a babysitter for tonight so we can go out and talk. I love that about you. You try to accommodate my needs whenever I express them. You make me feel so special. I love you so much and my heart breaks at the thought of 9 months without seeing you. I am going to miss you more than words can express.
Tuesday, March 5, 2013
March 5, 2013
Kimberly - I love you because you are spending so much time making sure that I am going to be okay financially when you get deployed.
You are busy looking into things to make sure that I am okay when you leave. You are checking out finances and things to do with the house. You are also checking into having people come over and help me out. You know that I am going to need a break every once in a while and you are making sure that will happen. I love that you are putting so much thought into how the kids and I are going to fare in your absence. It makes me feel so special that when you got the news that you thought of me and the kids first. Thank you dear for all you do and are doing to make this hard time a little easier for your family.
You are busy looking into things to make sure that I am okay when you leave. You are checking out finances and things to do with the house. You are also checking into having people come over and help me out. You know that I am going to need a break every once in a while and you are making sure that will happen. I love that you are putting so much thought into how the kids and I are going to fare in your absence. It makes me feel so special that when you got the news that you thought of me and the kids first. Thank you dear for all you do and are doing to make this hard time a little easier for your family.
Monday, March 4, 2013
March 4, 2013
Kimberly - I love you because you took the older boys out to breakfast this morning to make sure that they are okay with your deployment.
You allowed the boys to talk to you and ask you questions. You asked there input of things that they would like to do before you leave. They were so excited that they got to pick what to do on our trip to Florida. They are excited now and I think the trip keeps their mind off of you leaving, at least for a little while. I also love the fact that you talked to them about continuing the morning meeting with other men of the church while you are gone. I think it is important for them to do this and it means a lot to them that you are already putting things in place to make this transition easier for all of us.
You allowed the boys to talk to you and ask you questions. You asked there input of things that they would like to do before you leave. They were so excited that they got to pick what to do on our trip to Florida. They are excited now and I think the trip keeps their mind off of you leaving, at least for a little while. I also love the fact that you talked to them about continuing the morning meeting with other men of the church while you are gone. I think it is important for them to do this and it means a lot to them that you are already putting things in place to make this transition easier for all of us.
March 3, 2013
Kimberly - I love you because you don't mind my tears.
I have done a lot of crying the past few days. It is not because I lack faith in knowing that God knows what is perfect for our family. I have been bombarded with messages and encouragement to remind me of this. I guess I am grieving for the time that you are going to be away. My mom always says that it takes three days to process new or bad news. I have been struggling with the time that you are going to be away. I know that another deployment was always possible. We have dodged the bullet many times. It has been 9 1/2 years since your last one. I guess it just shocked me. Nine months is a long time. I keep getting scared when I think about being a single parent for 9 months. I love you so much and depend upon you to help me parent our children. It is tough now and I cannot imagine doing it all by myself with no help from you. I am allowing Satan to make me fearful. I keep going back and forth from faith that this is God's perfect will for us to sheer panic. I love you for the fact that you let me cry knowing that ultimately I will be alright. This is what is best for us right now. God never says oops. But just know that there will still be my tears. I love you and am going to miss you more than I can express here.
I have done a lot of crying the past few days. It is not because I lack faith in knowing that God knows what is perfect for our family. I have been bombarded with messages and encouragement to remind me of this. I guess I am grieving for the time that you are going to be away. My mom always says that it takes three days to process new or bad news. I have been struggling with the time that you are going to be away. I know that another deployment was always possible. We have dodged the bullet many times. It has been 9 1/2 years since your last one. I guess it just shocked me. Nine months is a long time. I keep getting scared when I think about being a single parent for 9 months. I love you so much and depend upon you to help me parent our children. It is tough now and I cannot imagine doing it all by myself with no help from you. I am allowing Satan to make me fearful. I keep going back and forth from faith that this is God's perfect will for us to sheer panic. I love you for the fact that you let me cry knowing that ultimately I will be alright. This is what is best for us right now. God never says oops. But just know that there will still be my tears. I love you and am going to miss you more than I can express here.
Friday, March 1, 2013
March 1, 2013
Kimberly - I love you Carl because when I start to worry and panic over something that is out of my control you are always the voice of reason and bring me back to the truth that God is in control.
We got a letter from our car insurance company today that said they were canceling some of our coverage. The reason they said was due to too many claims. We had our accident this summer. We also had my accident several years ago. There was a windshield that had to be replaced and a claim for another her minor incident with the van. The accidents were not our fault and neither was the windshield. I panicked. I was so upset. I called you and basically vented. You did get a little upset with me but you called back and apologized. We did not get it all worked out and most likely will have to find new insurance but you were the calm voice in my head that told me that God is ultimately in control. It is funny because that was the theme of our bible study last night. It was all about getting your focus off of your problems and onto God. I know The Lord knew that I would need that message today and your calm voice.
We got a letter from our car insurance company today that said they were canceling some of our coverage. The reason they said was due to too many claims. We had our accident this summer. We also had my accident several years ago. There was a windshield that had to be replaced and a claim for another her minor incident with the van. The accidents were not our fault and neither was the windshield. I panicked. I was so upset. I called you and basically vented. You did get a little upset with me but you called back and apologized. We did not get it all worked out and most likely will have to find new insurance but you were the calm voice in my head that told me that God is ultimately in control. It is funny because that was the theme of our bible study last night. It was all about getting your focus off of your problems and onto God. I know The Lord knew that I would need that message today and your calm voice.
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