tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-85890490089250620942011-08-03T11:37:51.742-07:00Crazy Military life while keeping God as our focus.Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07757294863918260060noreply@blogger.comBlogger1391100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8589049008925062094.post-45535868582428567932009-11-16T18:55:00.001-08:002009-11-16T18:59:24.298-08:00

Thank you so much for reading my blog. This blog has been inactive for the last couple of months with only a few postings here and there. Here's the sites where you can find my personal blog and the shows blog.Our show updates and blog info has moved to www.frazledmwcn.com I have also started a new blog with my personal experiences called Adventures of a Frazled Military Wife. You can read my

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I went back and was reading some articles and actual came across a blog post of mine from a while back. It spoke to me today just as it had the day that I wrote it so I thought I would share it again.Today is a crazy day for me. It seems I have those more and more these days. With my husbands unpredictable schedule and the kids having to run 3,000 directions it's a wonder my hair doesn't turn

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Grocery shopping has gotten a makeover at our house. I have done fairly well with saving money but still felt like we are spending WAY to much on groceries. I have been feeling like there has to be a way to save even more.In addition to clipping coupons and ordering from the sites I have mentioned, I have almost eliminated all processed foods. Which keeps me out of the middle aisles of the

Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07757294863918260060noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8589049008925062094.post-71849162841544001762009-10-10T14:17:00.000-07:002009-10-10T14:18:49.353-07:00

This program allows the child of a deployed service member to recieve a quilt with pictures of their parent. You can find more details here http://www.asymca.org/Programs.aspx?pgmID=28&mid=27

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Do you ever wonder how much you can take? How much stress is enough but not to much to actually kill you? I mean that. How much? Can we wear a meter like we do to measure our steps or must we be hooked up to a machine like a blood pressure cuff?I realize and accept that my stress level is amplified because my husband is fixing to leave. We are down to days. One pay check left and he will depart.

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When I hear the word down sizing I am used to thinking of negative things. Whether it's layoffs or selling a home, I tend to see it as a bad thing.Today I felt completely overwhelmed. I'm not sure why. The radio show went well, the boys school work went rather quickly, I have assessed why I think Tanner is having problems and have a process to help correct it, got the kids to practice, my husband

Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07757294863918260060noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8589049008925062094.post-66044586011763364232009-08-31T16:32:00.001-07:002009-08-31T16:32:45.362-07:00

I have some great things to share with you. Sara Horn, founder of Wives of Faith, will be joining FMWCN as our co-host. This will allow us more interaction and a different perspective. Sara's husband is Navy reserve, so she brings with her what it's like to be on the reserve side of the military.We are working on selecting our newest bible study. Please click the link and vote on which on you

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Okay, so some have asked and I thought I would share how I grocery shop. Today I saved $52.41 off of a bill that was $214. I typically save $100 or more on groceries and household items a month. We are a family of 6.The very first thing I do is order coupons. Now you make think that by ordering coupons it defeats the purpose. WRONG! There is a great site call The Coupon Clippers. http://

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A national syndicated TV show is looking to feature a military wife who has taken controll of her health and lost 50 pounds or more while he husband was deployed. If you are interested please check out the full article here.

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Well tomorrow will bring an end to our Walking by Faith Bible Study. What did you like best about the study? What did you learn about yourself? The biggest thing I learned through this study is that whatever is going on in my life may not be right with my circumstances but it can be well with my soul. I never really took that to heart until lately. The other discovery I had is that our military

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Tonight I am tired. I have to much to do in a short period of time. I have felt very out of sorts. It might be because in less than 24 hours I will officially have a high school child.Tonight marks the start of fall baseball. While I am less than happy that we have a 7:30 game the night before school starts, I am thrilled that I get to watch the boys play baseball.I am thankful that there are men

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Lately I have been feeling disconnected from my husband. It usually happens when he goes away. I have felt annoyed with him for leaving. Not only leaving but having some rather nice TDY trips. All while I am home doing the same thing day in and day out without much change.This past week I was in Wisconsin. I decided last minute to take a trip with the kids. A trip my husband knew nothing about

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Well my time in Wisconsin is almost over. Tomorrow we hit the road and back to NC we go. It's hard to believe we have been here for almost a week already. It has been a much needed break for me. I haven't done much of anything. The kids have been without me more than with me. I love that I have family that takes the approach divide and concur. With four kids I think the kids have that same

Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07757294863918260060noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8589049008925062094.post-70669496447159423962009-08-16T06:12:00.001-07:002009-08-16T07:14:30.641-07:00

I often wondered why military wives would move back home during a deployment. The thought had never really occurred to me. We have school aged children so another move would have made their schooling more difficult. I have always chosen to stay put and ride out the deployment at what ever duty station we happen to be at.Over the last few months I have been struggling to find my balance. At the

Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07757294863918260060noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8589049008925062094.post-55080342472118304892009-08-12T14:15:00.000-07:002009-08-12T14:21:54.553-07:00

Okay, so my husband is gone. It's still summer vacation. Although I feel like I haven't had much of a vacation. With moving and husband leaving we really haven't had much down time.Last week the kids were at Operation Purple. I was so thankful to have the time with just my husband. We almost didn't know how to act. While we were at the B&B I had this feeling like I should go home for a trip. I

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There is scripture that says joy comes in the morning. It is even part of our Walking by Faith bible study. I couldn't tell you right now where it is in the bible or even the entire scripture. But I know the last part of the verse is joy comes in the morning.I have been left with all these emotions that I don't know what to do with. I really want to pull the covers over my head and hide for a few

Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07757294863918260060noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8589049008925062094.post-42602257321941169642009-08-09T20:02:00.001-07:002009-08-09T20:34:26.555-07:00

Over the last couple of days I couldn't help but feel like I am missing something with Parker. I have felt like he is broken and I need to fix him. The last 48 hours have been extremely difficult with him. I don't know what else to try with him. Tomorrow will be lots of phone calls and appointments to be made. But for now I feel at a loss. Ted has left on his latest TDY trip which always makes

Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07757294863918260060noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8589049008925062094.post-11161663640080321242009-08-07T20:10:00.000-07:002009-08-07T20:36:43.905-07:00

I wonder if parents should receive report cards. I wonder what mine would look like. Since we have 4 children it is rarely quiet at our house. I rarely have a morning, afternoon or evening that doesn't involve some sort of disaster in children world.From about 4 years old I knew that Parker was different. He definitely beats to his own drummer.(he is now 8)Last year during my husbands deployment

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Round the corner and through the woods, turn at the light and down a dirt road. The kids are officially at Operation Purple Camp. All four children are there for the next 6 days.Last year at this time my husband was deployed. The kids were at OPC and I was home alone. I caught up on sleep and worked. Since I have the ability to schedule my own hours I worked a lot while they were gone. This year

Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07757294863918260060noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8589049008925062094.post-19490854177092824982009-07-29T21:06:00.000-07:002009-07-29T21:21:57.948-07:00

This past week we chatted with Carole, founder of Widows Wear Stilettos. We talked about what happens when we get stuck in the "why me" phase of life. You can listen to the whole show hereOne of the things that Carole said is "If not you, then who?" That is a statement that has stuck with me. I have thought about it in everything I have done the last couple days.If not you to run the teenage

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Sorry for the delay in updating the blog! Buying our first home has been a journey. After switching lenders we were able to close on the house last week and then we had to move. I'm sure we can all relate to the things that go along with moving. I'm still trying to update our new address with everyone.Last night we make smores with a friend and her children. For the first time in our military

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You'd think with all the long days I have ahead of me I would be sleeping. I can't sleep. I felt God prompting me all day to look at the days bible study and I kept putting it off. I don't even know where my bible is at the moment. I think it's packed in a box but I'm not sure. It would have been silly for me to pack it since I know I will need it, but since I can't find it I'm assuming I packed

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I am so glad that you found us! Make sure to take a minute to also check out http://frazledmwcn.ning.com Our newest bible study Walking by Faith Lessons I learned in the Dark, is set to start on Thursday morning at 10 am EST. http://blogtalkradio.com/frazledmwcn We will have the live chat feature open as well as the listener lines so you can participate in the discussion.Along with the book there

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I hear stories from my dad about a time when you took pride in your job. No matter what type of job you had you took pride in doing the work to the best of your ability. You were proud that you had a job to call your own. You were proud that you had a way to support your family.At what point in our society did that change? At what point did we become a society where nothing is ever anyone's fault

Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07757294863918260060noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8589049008925062094.post-62512570764178676662009-07-01T17:44:00.001-07:002009-07-01T18:05:57.123-07:00

Well, who would have thought that this house buying process would get any more chaotic? I sure didn't.I really wanted to be closed by the end of June so we could move out before the 1st of July and not have to pay rent. The end of June came and went and we still don't have a closing date. The more time that goes buy the more I am convinced we will be living in the Motel 6 for a few weeks. Today I

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I am at my breaking point. Maybe it was God's intent on bringing me here in the first place. Because in this place I give up. I mean completely give up. I simply say it's all for you God because I can't take one more minute of it. Maybe God is trying to teach me patience. I never have had any and I don't think I ever will. Maybe it's just me over thinking the whole process.Last week our paperwork

Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07757294863918260060noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8589049008925062094.post-10286809404305719782009-06-28T19:08:00.001-07:002009-06-28T19:25:38.506-07:00

Just about all the boxes are packed. Cabinets are beginning to look bare. There are piles of stuff all over this house. It's like dodging speed bumps in a parking lot.I can finally see the light at the end of this moving tunnel. I am excited and scared at the same time. I am so excited that we are moving to our own home. I can paint, hang pictures, change flooring and buy furniture that will

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We all go through seasons of change. Nothing ever stays ths same. I think it's a good thing that things are always changing. It helps us learn and grow.Today I cut my hair short. It was a spur of the moment decision. But as things are changing I felt the need to change something about me. I go back and forth between long hair and short. Between curly and straight. It is the easiest thing to

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Today is all about dad's. It's their day. I love my husband. I'm glad he has a day that is all for himself just like us moms. But there are only so many power tools, car parts and outdoor things this girl can handle. So on Father's Day I stick to making him whatever he wants to eat. I'll bake and cook just about anything.I'm thankful that my dad is in my life. My parents divorced when I was young

Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07757294863918260060noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8589049008925062094.post-25935166613412590352009-06-16T09:28:00.000-07:002009-06-16T09:50:31.001-07:00

I am renewed. God has renewed my spirit. Maybe I was sleeping to much. I usually only sleep about 5-7 hours a night. It varies for different reasons. Partly because I am like a little kid. I don't want to sleep in fear that I might miss something. The other part is because I simply don't sleep a lot.Since this whole moving business came about I have found myself exhausted and sleeping more than

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I often wonder what a day in the life of another military wife looks like. I am sure we have similar experiences, but I still wonder.My day, now that it's summer vacation, is a very unstructured one. We have no schedule calling our names. There isn't an alarm buzzing in my ear saying "get out of bed you lazy butt." Now I only have to listen to it saying those things to my husband.I always end the

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Do you ever lose focus of what you are supposed to be doing? I have lost focus and drive for what I am suppose to be doing. I'm not really sure how or why it happened it just has. That doesn't mean I will quit doing it. I am asking God on a daily basis to renew the fire in me. As I think back, I think it started to happen when all of this moving junk came about. Without a place to live I can't do

Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07757294863918260060noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8589049008925062094.post-16434058904578882522009-06-12T09:49:00.000-07:002009-06-12T10:04:39.589-07:00

Could someone send some motivation via email? I have so much to do today and what am I doing? Sitting on the computer and talking to a friend on the phone. (not talking on the phone any more, did that earlier)I need to mark stuff for the yard sale, clean out my son's dresser so we can move his loft bed downstairs, get all the clothes sorted and ready to go, etc. But I just don't really want to. I

Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07757294863918260060noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8589049008925062094.post-73581482020264926762009-06-10T10:32:00.000-07:002009-06-10T10:43:33.825-07:00

So I forget what day we are on with the faith experiment. I have gotten really good at saying surprise me God. Boy did I get a couple of surprises today. Not sure they were from God, but surprises none the less.I went to therapy with Parker today. It's part of his A.D.D. treatment plan. We used to see his counselor once a week and now we are down to once a month. That is a huge blessing. SURPRISE

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Not to long ago we did a show about school choices. It is a hard decision for parents to make. Especially when you move often and you have to learn a new school system and what things are available in the new areas.I have been struggling with the school choices for years with my kids. We have done both public and private. Just recently I have started home schooling the boys. I felt sure that God

Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07757294863918260060noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8589049008925062094.post-69760334198319231722009-06-07T17:40:00.000-07:002009-06-07T18:07:47.942-07:00

Sorry for being absent from the blog. I'm not sure what I haven't blogged. Although there haven't been many surprises lately. Except for today. I have had a great ongoing conversation with God the last couple days. It is surprising that I am willing to keep the conversation going that long. Usually I hear something from God and say "yep, I don't think so Lord, please change what you'd like me to

Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07757294863918260060noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8589049008925062094.post-87320424692103880362009-06-02T19:35:00.000-07:002009-06-02T19:53:48.363-07:00

SURPRISE! Another day standing in amazement of God.Today started slow. I got up and was able to enjoy some quiet time before the boys got up. I then did the radio show and worked on making changes to our networking site and some other updates that needed to be made since our show name changed.I think the enemy got confused today. When I said surprise me God, I think the enemy felt the need to

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Today. What can I say about today? I'm not sure that I will ever understand how powerful and miraculous God truly is. Do you ever sit back and see how God has been at work during your current journey? That is where I am. Not long ago my husband I were going back and forth about buying a house and not buying a house. Renting for a year or finally buying a house. What do we do? What will work best

Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07757294863918260060noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8589049008925062094.post-84920861838280069772009-05-31T21:56:00.000-07:002009-05-31T22:02:33.263-07:00

Well, today was an ordinary day. I finally slept for once this week. I guess that could be a surprise. These blogs are running a day behing. SURPRISE. That's not really a surprise to me.I didn't say surprise me God until late in the day today. I wasn't sure I could handle any more of the unknown showing up right in my face. But then again I guess it always does regardless of if I say surprise me

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PHEW! I am not sure I have the patience required to purchase a home.Yesterday we had made an amendment to our offer before our agent took it over to the listing agent. We wanted to make sure we were getting sod and a sprinkler system and stainless appliances. They are standard in that neighborhood. They weren't on the listing so we put the amendment in just to be sure.Then we spent the day

Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07757294863918260060noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8589049008925062094.post-71056014509171001152009-05-29T05:00:00.000-07:002009-05-29T05:09:33.440-07:00

Today was another unusual day. I guess that's only because we have been searching hard to find the right house.We found a very unique house that isn't that old but it would take Ted an hour to drive to work. Not sure we are willing to commit to that commute.Then we saw a house that is almost exactly like the house we have. SURPRISE! We decided if we have to move we would rather not have something

Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07757294863918260060noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8589049008925062094.post-73296090433124143792009-05-27T18:56:00.000-07:002009-05-27T19:10:17.528-07:00

SURPRISE! You once again get this entry at the end of the day instead of at the beginning of the following day.What a day it has been. I woke up with a headache. I'm sure it's because I haven't slept. Or at least felt like I haven't slept.We did lots of driving around looking at neighborhoods today. We saw the inside of 10+ houses and only one maybe. That is frustrating. I saw this show called

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Well, today was nothing but full of surprises.My husband went to bed crabby and he woke up in the same state. SURPRISE! I asked him to turn off the alarm clock and he got mad because I didn't want it beeping for the next 30 minutes while he decided to get up. While I laid in bed listening to my husband getting ready I prayed Surprise Me God. I may have even said surprise me big today. I'm not

Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07757294863918260060noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8589049008925062094.post-79736780925044011002009-05-25T16:38:00.001-07:002009-05-25T16:50:58.398-07:00

Today isn't over yet but if I find any divine wisdom or surprises I will be sure to add them in.I didn't do much today. We hung out at the house. Since it's Memorial Day we had a service to go to at my husband's unit. They always play Amazing Grace on the bag pipes at the Memorial Service. I cry. No surprise there. I am thankful for the person that invented waterproof mascara so I don't look like

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Today is beach day. I made sure to pack plenty of food and sunscreen. I was not going to let the sun get me this time. SURPRISE! It did. Only 30 minutes of sun exposure and I am burned. My face, chest and arms. I wasn't even in the water. I was simply watching the kids on the beach and collecting cool rocks/shells. When the trend of the big floppy hat comes back you will know who started it. That

Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07757294863918260060noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8589049008925062094.post-22016400012672742042009-05-25T16:21:00.000-07:002009-05-25T16:30:55.611-07:00

We are headed to the beach. I will admit that I am playing catch up on the surprise me blog. That really isn't a surprise to me. Those who know me well would not be surprised at this. I'm not either.I wanted to leave for the beach earlier than we did. That's not really a surprise either. I always want to leave for a trip or outing at a certain time and it never fails, we leave hours later. I

Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07757294863918260060noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8589049008925062094.post-78700334616243245162009-05-25T16:09:00.000-07:002009-05-25T16:21:40.031-07:00

What a surprise today has been. First, I decided on our new name. Which, if you are reading this then you know all about it! I am a firm believer that God's in control of my life. HOWEVER, I also believe that God expects you to act when He prompts you to do something.A few months ago I was thinking about changing out name. I didn't. I didn't want to confuse people or start over with our progress.

Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07757294863918260060noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8589049008925062094.post-91628137518396126102009-05-22T12:22:00.000-07:002009-05-22T12:25:49.494-07:00

WOOT! We have decided on a new name. I ripped the band-aid off. I made a decision and good, bad or otherwise we are going with it. What's the new name you ask? Well, you will have to wait a few more days. We will be announcing our new name on Tuesdays show. 10 am EST. www.blogtalkradio.com/cmwtrAfter our show on Tuesday the radio show name will change, our logo, our email, the blog web-site.

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Well, today was nothing if not interesting. Lots of little surprises throughout the day.I did the bible study a little earlier than normal today. I had forgotten when I scheduled the appointments for the dentist that we were set to start the bible study. Trying to reschedule 3 dentist appointments could be a nightmare so we did the bible study a little early. I didn't feel connected like I

Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07757294863918260060noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8589049008925062094.post-3043578562282528372009-05-20T17:58:00.000-07:002009-05-20T18:12:25.792-07:00

SURPRISE! You get the journal entry before tomorrow. That really is a surprise. The last two days I have woke up in the most foul moods. I'm not sure why. I am really excited about the surprise me experiment. I am not one to embrace the unknown so this is a completely new concept for me.I forgot to include for yesterdays entry that I got an email from Leanne at Military Avenue. Not really a

Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07757294863918260060noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8589049008925062094.post-62625587031735735282009-05-20T08:43:00.000-07:002009-05-20T08:53:44.120-07:00

Well, actually this is day three. I was to tired to write last night.Yesterday was interesting. We are trying life with limited T.V. No television on when the kids are home and awake. We tape everything we want to watch anyway.(I guess that might show my age a little. I think the correct term is DVR not taped)Yesterday afternoon I went and registered the boys for private school. I had this

Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07757294863918260060noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8589049008925062094.post-48338707463362535102009-05-18T19:09:00.000-07:002009-05-18T19:24:11.093-07:00

Surprise me God by Terry Esau is a great book. I read it originally while my husband was deployed to Iraq the first time. I sent it to him when I was through and he read it also. It is a simple fast read book. He simply gets up every morning and says SURPRISE ME GOD! Not giving God his agenda or laundry list of to dos. Then he keeps his eyes open for God's surprises. I think we all need to do

Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07757294863918260060noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8589049008925062094.post-48127420006547326642009-05-18T07:10:00.000-07:002009-05-18T07:31:38.895-07:00

It is so good to have my husband home. With so many TDY trips and so much in and out it's hard to adjust to him being here and him not being here. Although I am beginning to function much better when he's gone. I adjust quicker when he leaves then when he comes home.This past week has been a bumpy one, many changes and exciting possibilities. The biggest change is out name. I was sure I had a new

Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07757294863918260060noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8589049008925062094.post-32744678915732249972009-05-15T20:32:00.000-07:002009-05-19T06:27:18.587-07:00

Christian Sisterhood of the Military SpouseConnecting Military Wives Together RadioSpiritual military Wives Talk RadioMilitary Wives Spiritual Talk RadioMilitary Wives Faithful Talk RadioMilitary Wives Faith RadioMilitary Wives Christian Talk RadioC.H.A.O.S. Military Wives Talk Radio(Christian's hearing and obeying savior)C.A.M.O Military Wives Talk Radio (Christ's Army Moving Forward)

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After I posted that last blog, I went to check facebook and found this."But those who wait on the LORD shall renew their strength; They shall mount up with wings like eagles, they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint." - Isaiah 40:31

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What a day! Isn't if funny how things work out? Yesterday I was stressed about changing our name. I was fearful that it would change who we are. I sought guidance from our resident pastor and didn't care for the guidance I got. He said CHANGE THE NAME! Okay, not yelling at me, but I felt like God was screaming at me, again. Like a parent does when the child has been told to do something several

Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07757294863918260060noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8589049008925062094.post-35943085426938456142009-05-13T14:47:00.001-07:002009-05-15T20:30:51.170-07:00

After seeking guidance from our resident pastor, Brother Brandt, he suggested that we do a complete name change. So I am opening a naming contest.The winner will get a fantastic organic spa package from www.elliesessentials.net You can post your idea in the comments section. Comments are now being moderated.Here are a few that we have already received.Christian Household6 networkChristian

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How many times have I said it? How many times have I actually done it? The answers are starkly different. I say it all the time. I need to give the problem to God and let Him handle it. Then I get on the phone and complain to my best girlfriend or two and take it back from God. Thinking that He has forgotten me or why would this problem matter to Him. IT DOES MATTER! It matters to Him because it

Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07757294863918260060noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8589049008925062094.post-22844865251420983082009-05-10T08:24:00.000-07:002009-05-10T08:28:59.077-07:00

Happy Mother's Day to all the moms. I hope your day is filled with peace, joy and your loving family.It's a harder day than normal for me. I don't like it when my husband is gone on days like today. But he did call me already this morning. Gotta love that. Only about a few more sleeps and then he'll be home again. The kids and I are just hanging out today. I was invited to the beach with some

Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07757294863918260060noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8589049008925062094.post-58757635448491030632009-05-08T08:31:00.001-07:002009-05-08T08:32:26.758-07:00

I saw this on CincHouse today and thought it was appropriate for most of us. Enjoy your day!

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Today is military spouse appreciation day. How do you like to be appreciated? Does it make you uncomfortable for someone to show their appreciation? I get uncomfortable with it at times. If someone shows you that they care about you, thank you, or offers you a service today accept it with a grateful heart. Some people aren't designed to serve the way our spouses do. They serve in other ways. By

Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07757294863918260060noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8589049008925062094.post-40445684199470843052009-05-06T07:34:00.000-07:002009-05-06T07:45:20.217-07:00

I used to think I was getting used to my husband coming and going all the time. I used to think I am an old pro at it. I used to think things will be easier with him coming and going. Boy was I wrong.Do you ever think you are doing good or think you have something conquered only to find out you don't? This happens to me, sometimes on a daily basis.My husband left for the latest round of TDY's

Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07757294863918260060noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8589049008925062094.post-35923327300567245732009-05-04T12:35:00.000-07:002009-05-04T12:40:08.068-07:00

Toady has been one of those days. Since my husband has been home long enough to throw off my sleep schedule, I am paying for it today. I have been sluggish and the boys have gotten by with doing the least amount of school work possible to make me happy. Just one of those mom days.Then I sat down to plan out the upcoming shows. I had some ideas that I wanted to work on and some email to follow

Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07757294863918260060noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8589049008925062094.post-80393339999755006322009-05-04T12:33:00.001-07:002009-05-04T12:35:29.316-07:00

May 8th is Military Spouse Appreciation Day. Does your business offer a promotion to military spouses on this day? Have you(military spouse) received a cool gift on military spouse appreciation day? Let us know! If you are a business offering a special promotion we will put it up on our website. Spouses share your experience with us.

Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07757294863918260060noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8589049008925062094.post-15082572295988384682009-05-03T11:22:00.000-07:002009-05-03T11:23:24.076-07:00

Wives of faith (www.wivesoffaith.org) is giving away a copy of the book cup of comfort. The details are on their web-site. Be sure to check it out. It is a great book. I have read it and passed it on.

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Today is a crazy day for me. It seems I have those more and more these days. With my husbands unpredictable schedule and the kids having to run 3,000 directions it's a wonder my hair doesn't turn gray faster.I was driving to the post office from the unit today and had the Christian radio station on. I wasn't really listening it. I was constantly breaking up the fight in the back seat. The part

Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07757294863918260060noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8589049008925062094.post-91405406397220815402009-04-28T09:56:00.000-07:002009-04-28T10:16:19.588-07:00

I received this in an email from a friend and thought I would share it.It all began to make sense, the blank stares, the lack of response, the way one of the kids will walk into the room while I'm on the phone and ask to be taken to the store. Inside I'm thinking, 'Can't you see I'm on the phone?' Obviously, not. No one can see if I'm on the phone, or cooking, or sweeping the floor, or even

Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07757294863918260060noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8589049008925062094.post-90342766615292212142009-04-27T06:02:00.000-07:002009-04-27T06:11:40.196-07:00

There have been many moves in my married to the military life. Some were easier than others. Some were more welcomed. Each had it's own unique journey to a new place.When we moved, almost 2 years ago, I knew that we would be here for awhile. I knew that my husband would come and go a lot. It has been a struggle for me to find my groove with all of this in and out. I really wanted to have a normal

Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07757294863918260060noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8589049008925062094.post-51260728690587710212009-04-26T08:36:00.000-07:002009-04-26T08:40:08.074-07:00

I have picked out bible study. It is meant to be more of an individual study but I think it will work well for us. The book is called Victoriously Frazzled by Cindi Wood. I will put it in the CMWTR book store so you can find order it right from there. We will start on May 7th, 10 am EST. I wanted to make sure you have enough time to get the book. It is meant to be a daily study. I know many

Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07757294863918260060noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8589049008925062094.post-10458448602395666782009-04-23T08:19:00.000-07:002009-04-23T08:27:19.985-07:00

Okay, so I remember talking about the 30 day Faith Experiment book. I remember reading it and most of what it's about. Over the past few days I have been thinking about it. I need to dig it out of the box of books in the garage. The last couple of days I kept feeling defeated. I still have this overwhelming feeling. A feeling like CMWTR isn't going to matter in the long run. Then I hear God

Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07757294863918260060noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8589049008925062094.post-26353315529514800572009-04-21T13:33:00.001-07:002009-04-21T13:36:14.753-07:00

WOOT WOOT! After hours and hours of work our .com home is now up and running. www.christianmilitarywivestalkradio.com The message boards are still a work in progress. You must register to use the message boards. Once you are registered and I approve the membership you are then allowed to post to the boards. If you want to see any other information on the website please let me know. We are

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As in kill it? Can you take it out back and shoot it? I used to think spouses who's husbands came and went all the time had it easier than spouses who's husband is gone for an extended period. BOY WAS I WRONG! My dear husband came home from work today, inhaled food as I gave him the run down on the day. He then had to help the cub scouts build their tool boxes. After they all left he said "Okay

Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07757294863918260060noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8589049008925062094.post-72583336091876456902009-04-20T03:59:00.001-07:002009-04-20T04:05:30.043-07:00

Why is it that we are conditioned to hate Mondays? We dread the day coming all weekend long. Is it because you have to go back to work? Get the kids up for school? I was dreading it yesterday. Dragging my feet not wanting it to come. But as I sit and write this with 5 loads of laundry on my office floor. (Not including the two that already in the machines) I think I am going to learn to love

Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07757294863918260060noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8589049008925062094.post-79769867157167855352009-04-18T07:50:00.001-07:002009-04-18T07:50:26.106-07:00

Do you ever want to be inspired? Do you get caught up in what’s going on with the country but feel there is nothing you can do? I do too. I feel so overwhelmed at what’s going on that I tend to tune it out and pray in passing that it will work itself out. I think most average Americans feel the same way.After a recent family trip to Washington D.C., I am inspired. I know there is something I

Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07757294863918260060noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8589049008925062094.post-8903044545953194202009-04-14T09:40:00.000-07:002009-04-14T09:53:35.482-07:00

Operation Purple camp registration closes on April 20th. Operation Purple Specialty camp registration closes on May 8th.details at www.operationpurple.orgMilitary One Source is offering a PCS webinar. Details are on the Military One Source Website.Build a Sign.com is still offering free signs and banners to military families. www.buildasign.com

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Take time to pray through areas of wrongdoing. Ask for God's forgiveness, then humble yourself enough to admit them to your spouse. Do it sincerely and truthfully. Ask you spouse for forgiveness as well. No matter how they respond, make sure you cover your responsibility in love. Even if they respond with criticism, accept it by receiving it as counsel.(taken from the Love Dare Book)

Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07757294863918260060noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8589049008925062094.post-53143414180541454812009-04-13T11:59:00.000-07:002009-04-13T12:00:03.690-07:00

After much consideration CMWTR needs to have a name change. Just a little one. Christian Military Wives Talk Radio is the show that is on Blog Talk Radio. But CMWTR is more than that. We have a blog, a website and more coming in the future. We have come up with several options but I'm not sure I'm sold 100% on any of them. So i am putting out there for you to decide. If you have a different

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I am so sorry if you have been waiting for these. I have stumbled off the path of following this daily. I am trying to get back on track. Here is day 25. Which is where we left off.Whatever you haven't forgiven in your mate, fogive it today. Let it go. Just as we ask Jesus to "fogice us our debts" each day, we must ask Him to help us "forgive our debtors" Each day as well. Unforgiveness has

Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07757294863918260060noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8589049008925062094.post-55685917458627281842009-04-12T15:26:00.000-07:002009-04-12T15:32:38.139-07:00

Happy Easter! Today is a day to rejoice in the Lord. At church today there were all sorts of people committing their life to Christ. It was truly amazing.This past week I happened to turn on the news and saw Glenn Beck. I caught his monologue about half way through. He said something so profound that I wondered why it never hit me before. You can't have a miracle without a struggle before it.

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It feels like forever since I have written anything other than a Love Dare or about the CMWTR adventures.So many things are happening in our lives I feel like I'm on a rollercoaster ride and I need a harness to wear instead of just a seatbelt.This past week I registered my oldest daughter for high school. YIKES! I have no idea how that happened. Just that thought brings tears to my eyes. When I

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End it now. Identify every object of lust in your life and remove it. Single out every lie you've swallowed in pursuing forbidden pleasure and reject it. Lust cannot be allowed to live in a back bedroom. It must be killed and destroyed-today-and replaced with the sure promises of God and a heart filled with His perfect love.(taken from the Love Dare Book)

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WOOT WOOT! I have to say I am pretty proud of myself. I did the web-site all by myself. Many hours later it is finished. Or almost finished. The web address is www.cmwtr.net We have new email as well. cmwtr@cmwtr.net is the general mailbox. HOW COOL IS THAT! Now you can have all the resources that we talk about right at your fingertips. Make sure you sign the guest book when you

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Love is a choice, not a feeling. It is an initiated action, not a knee-jerk reaction. Choose today to be committed to love even if you spouse has lost most of their interest in receiving it. Say to them today in words similar to these, "I love you. Period. I choose to love you even if you don't love me in return."23Remove anything that is hindering your relationship, any addiction or influence

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I hate the phrase God never gives you more than you can handle. I hate it when people use it as a way to try to support you. I would rather they said nothing. It's not that I want pity. I just want to vent about it or cry about it and get it over with.Over the weekend I found out that my husband will be gone part of each month from now until the time he deploys. He deploys before the end of the

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Be intentional today about making a time to pray and read your bible. Try reading a chapter out of Proverbs each day(there are thirty-one--a full month's supply), or reading a chapter in the Gospels(Mathew, Mark, Luke and John). As you do, immerse yourself in the love and promises God has for you. This will add to your growth as you walk with him. (taken from the Love Dare Book)

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Dare to Take God at His Word. Dare to trust Jesus Christ for salvation. Dare to pray, "Lord Jesus, I'm a sinner. But you have shown Your love for me by dying to forgive my sins, and you have proven Your power to save me from death by Your resurrection. Lord, change my heart, and save me by your grace."(taken from the Love Dare Book)

Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07757294863918260060noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8589049008925062094.post-46729973581707934272009-04-04T07:27:00.000-07:002009-04-04T07:30:57.848-07:00

There is a wonderful resource milspouse.com. I have read the magazine a time or two and enjoyed it. I just subscribed to it today. They have an awesome website that I didn't even know about. All sorts of articles and tips. You can register to use their site and chat on the forums. I will post the link in the links we love also.www.milspouse.com is their website.

Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07757294863918260060noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8589049008925062094.post-6816841170930395102009-04-04T07:22:00.000-07:002009-04-04T07:24:39.130-07:00

Look back over the dares from the previous days. Were there some that seemed impossible to you? Have you realized your need for God to change your heart and to give you the ability to love? Ask Him to show you where you stand with Him, and ask for the strength and grace to settle your eternal destination. (taken from the Love Dare Book)

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Do you ever wonder what happens at the house when you aren't there? Do you every wonder what being a parent would be like if the kids never fought? Ever wonder what it would be like if you never wanted any material thing but were completely happy with the crappy stuff that you already have?Those are the random thoughts that running through my head. Not sure why. I am thankful for the day that

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Prepare a special dinner at home, just for the two of you. The dinner can be as nice as your prefer. Focus this time on getting to know your spouse better, prehaps in areas you've rarley talked about. Determing to make it an enjoyable evening for you and your mate. (taken from the Love Dare book)

Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07757294863918260060noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8589049008925062094.post-51134222395854458332009-04-02T11:10:00.000-07:002009-04-02T11:16:31.287-07:00

My Army Life Too and Army One Source have merged into one site. All of the features and more are now available on one site. The new site is www.myarmyonesource.com

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Determine to guard your mates secrets(unless they are dangerous to them or to you)and to pray for them. Talk with your spouse, and resolve to demonstrate love in spite of these issues. Really listen to them when they share personal thoughts and struggles with you. Make them feel safe.(taken from the love dare book)

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Sorry Ladies, I am slacking on this.Day Fifteen-Choose a way to show honor and respect to your spouse that is above your normal routine. It may be holding the door for her. It might be putting his clothes away for him. It may be the way you listen and speak in your communication. Sho your mate that he or she is highly esteemed in your eyes.Day Sixteen-Begin praying today for your spouse's heart.

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God is most certainly good. Don't let anyone or anything convince you otherwise. My family and I have spent the last 4 days researching and exploring what will be our new home, San Antonio, Texas. We are excited about the move, and terrified all at the same time. But maybe some of the "Chaos and Stress" that comes with the PCS won't be as intense as time grows closer. I have worried and

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Thank you to Karen who worked on these for us! She has been an answer to prayer. Please let me know which one you like the best. Please leave your vote in the comments section.

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Purposefully neglect an activity you would normally do so you can spend quality time with your spouse. Do something he or she would love todo or a project they'd really like to work on. Just be together.(taken from the Love Dare Book)

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Talk with your spouse about establishing healthy rules of engagement. If you mate is not ready for this, then write out your own personal rules to "fight" by. Resolve to abide by them when the next disagreement occurs.(taken from the love dare book)

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Demonstrte love by willingly choosing to give in to an area of disagreement between you and your spouse. Tell them you are putthing their preference first. (taken from the love dare book)

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God truly does work in mysterious ways. Just the other day I blogged about being jealous of my husband. Jealous because he got to have an adventure and I didn't. Well, tomorrow is his birthday. Yesterday I started thinking that I would pack up the kids and make the 10 hour drive to Florida to see him. The girls have off of school on Monday and I home school he boys, so school is where we are.

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What need does your spouse have that you could meet today? can you run an errand? Give a back rub or foot massage? Is there housework you could help with? Choose a gesture that says, "I cherish you" and do it with a smile.(taken from the Love Dare Book)

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