Sad day

Today I got my new laptop (yay!!!)...(and pink!!! DOUBLE YAY!!!) So now, I will really have time to start posting more often. And to read other people's blogs again. I miss blogs/blogging.

Today has been a hard day. First of all, it's Veteran's Day. Locally, we have lost a LOT of military men recently. The news station is showing many of their pictures with the dates they were KIA.

Also, I am very actively involved on an internet forum. At the end of last week, one of our members, Shelly, passed away at the age of 54. This is the first we've lost someone on the board. It's hit us all really hard, and today was her funeral. She was an amazing woman of the Lord. Worked with her church's youth group, was a great mentor, volunteered in their food pantry, stood up for what she believed, and so much more. She was a great example and wonderful woman and I'm sad I never met her in person.

We also remembered the 5 year anniversary of one of our board member's sons who was KIA today 5 years ago. Her name is LeeAnn and her dear son was Thomas. Thank you to Thomas and all of the other men and women who have given their service, and even more so, their lives for our freedom. And to their families as well.

While Jon is a Veteran, we've been blessed so far in our marriage, since he works within the US, and has not had to deploy. But I've met so many people who's husbands are gone. Their husbands are in my prayers, along with them and their children. I am so thankful for them and what they do.