November 18, 2007
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Gosh, it's been so long since I've been here you're all playing tag and I don't have a clue what it means *L* Also noticed something called "mini's" when I went to see why Theologian was tagging me..what the heck? Me thinks I will have to learn to blog all over again....
So..the newest new thing in my life...I am now Great Aunt to one beautiful angel, Ava Louise. Yes, that would be me with the double chin:
Ava is my niece Ashley's newborn, arriving Friday morning by c-section at 7 lbs 11 oz. My parents first Great Grandchild so of course my first great anything. And so, my sister and I take one more step together, hand in hand, down this road that is leading us to becoming our mother and our aunts. Not a bad road to be traveling.
Life moves on in Teriland. I've managed to get the Living Legends team where I am comfortable leaving it. Sent my resignation, gearing myself down and my replacement up, I will officially hand it off to her at the end of the month. I've been removing myself by bits and pieces, and although I am enjoying having a little more time for myself, I do find myself missing the involvement. It has been a very unique experience for me, an honor to have been able to speak to some of the parents and spouses of our fallen Heroes, to listen to the stories of these brave men & womens lives. I will hold these conversations forever in my heart, and the cards and letters I have received will be always safe guarded in the box on my hope chest that they reside in. But it's time for me to move on.
And hopefully I will fight the good fight that I committed to by accepting the position of Vice President of Silver Star Families. So many changes need to be made by our government to ensure that our Wounded get the fair treatment they so richly deserve. A nation that forgets her wounded warriors is a nation doomed to not having any warriors willing to fight for her. Why would they, if the only future they see is fighting for what they deserve for the rest of their lives. I am excited and determined to be a part of seeing that these changes come about.
Nothing of note happening in my personal life. I work and come home to find something waiting for me to get done. My dad finally built the wall I've been needing for Nate's room and I am painting woodwork and getting ready to paint the walls as soon as I can get Nate to move the construction debris out of there. Then it's carpet and him getting moved out of my spare room up stairs here so I can finally have an office. I am really pleased with what I've been able to accomplish this year...new mortgage meaning new roof, new Leaf Guard gutter system and other odds & ends I've been able to get done. Funny how I seem to have more money and be able to get more done single than I could married *L* Poor Ed.
Still doing the occasional dinner with Joe, although I have cut way back on our time together. He has become a very cherished friend to me...backing me 100% when I'm right, and yanking me back down to earth when I'm not. I wish the situation were different, but it is what it is, so I treasure what I am able to have with him and ask or accept nothing more. There is always a reason that God places people in your life, if you figure out what purpose that person serves in your life I think you are truly blessed. I have come to believe that Joe was placed in mine to help me get back the self confidence and purpose that I lost with Ed. A person like Ed, so miserable in their own skin, drags you down before you even realize it's happening. They suck the life out of you, defeat you, make you feel like all you are right at this moment is all that you can ever be. A person like Joe sees the You that you no longer see...he challenges you, reminds you of your wings and forces you to use them. And he stands beside you while you're still just flapping around, trying them out....and applauds you when you finally achieve lift off. If that's not the definition of a true friend, I don't know what one is.
Wow..ok...getting a little deep for a gray Sunday afternoon *g* I have stuff to do, I'm sure you do too, so let's get out of here & get it done *L*
Hope you all are well...I miss ya.
Comments (7)
YEAH! you're back. nice to hear from you. i am glad to see everything is moving forward for you, positively. keep posting. beautiful baby. take care.
I am going to "borrow" some of your wisdom from above and send it to my dau. I'm not sure it will "make a dent" tho. So So So glad you posted. I do miss your goings on. Other than swimming, WW, and dealing with the arthritis I don't seem to do anything of interest to anyone. SIGH Especially not of interest to even me. That is sad! Going to KC for Thanksgiving with the outlaws then home with Chia-Ru for overnight and shopping some of the sales on Fri. I hope it all works out and that Wil goes home with someone that is coming down here or that he will go with a sister that lives close to the south edge of the city on a farm and then I'll go by and pick him up when I'm ready to come home. Quincy will stay with the neighbor. I have only one or two Christmas things to get for others but want to hit Hobby Lobby and Joann's for decorations (like I need more) and fake flowers.
Welcome back! Ava's gorgeous and it is so good to hear from you again!
Such a beautiful event...A brand new baby.
It's good hearing what's going on there in Teriland. I wish you the very best in your involvement with Silver Stars.
I'm still not used to the lack of support and patriotism that I see today. Things were so different in WWII ....I know I sound like a broken record but unless we turn around and turn back to what made this country so great, I fear for us. I just keep on praying.
HUGS
Good update, Ed out, Joe in, niece arrived and wall up.
Good work with the Silver Star group, my hats off to you.
Boy have I been slacking! Congratulations on the new addition!
It's hard to see what someone is doing to you while you are in the situation. Things get so clear when you step back and have a different view of what is going on. You're moving on and doing good not only for yourself but for so many others. Good job Terri!
P.S. That is a very very cute baby! Angelic little face.
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