Thankful and sorry

As I watched the news today, I saw that they are burying a soldier that was killed in Iraq last week. He was so young- in his early 20's I believe. He leaves behind a family and fiance. My heart goes out to his family and his fiance. As I think back on the time that Shawn was gone, I realize how incredibly lucky I am that I didn't have to deal with that. That was my biggest fear as I think it is any family member of a soldier. I am thankful that this young man was willing to lose his life for my freedom. I am sorry that his family is dealing with such a horrible situation. As I write this I think of how thankful I am that so many soldiers risk there lives everyday so that we can live in such a great country. So please if you know anyone serving thank them for every sacrifice that they make. If you don't personal know someone and see a man or woman in uniform don't hesitate to tell them thank you. Its the least you can for the things that they have to go through.

its been a long time

Ok, so its been a while since I last did a blog.There is not really a lot going on in my life to blog about. I was thinking this morning about how much I love my family. My mom has been gone for the last week and a half taking care of my niece Kenedee while my brother and his wife went on a mission trip with their youth group. I missed my mom so much, which is funny because even when my mom is home I dont really get to see her much but I think it was just the thought of her not being in town. I am so lucky to have such a wonderful mom (and family).

I just really miss living near my brother and his family. I feel like I am missing so much of my nieces life since they are living in St Louis. I know that my brother is doing Gods work and that is where he has been called to work. Sometimes I feel like moving there to be closer to him and his family. But I would miss my mom way to much but then again she would probably move too!