I really like Florida!
Monday, March 28, 2011
Monday, March 14, 2011
Saturday, March 12, 2011
A Somber Weekend.
Mark was suppose to have drill this weekend. He left Friday morning and I didn't expect to see him again until Sunday. When he called late Friday afternoon to ask if his dress shoes were anywhere to be found, I was a bit surprised. He was out in the field. What did he need dress shoes for?
He told me he had been selected for a temporary duty assignment and would be home soon. What assignment would pull him away from drill and require his Class A's? Not a good one. He was chosen to be a Casualty Assistance Officer.
The duties of the Casualty Assistance Officer are to help a family that has suffered the recent loss of a soldier.
After the family was notified Friday night, Mark contacted them to help prepare them for their trip to Dover for the arrival of their soldier. His duties include being the contact person in case the family has any questions regarding the process and what happens once their soldier is returned home.
Even though we do not personally know this family or soldier, it is a sad time. My heart goes out to them. We, of course, cannot know the full extent of what they are going through but this has had an effect on us. It brings us back to the realization that there is still a war going on. People are still dying.
He told me he had been selected for a temporary duty assignment and would be home soon. What assignment would pull him away from drill and require his Class A's? Not a good one. He was chosen to be a Casualty Assistance Officer.
The duties of the Casualty Assistance Officer are to help a family that has suffered the recent loss of a soldier.
After the family was notified Friday night, Mark contacted them to help prepare them for their trip to Dover for the arrival of their soldier. His duties include being the contact person in case the family has any questions regarding the process and what happens once their soldier is returned home.
Even though we do not personally know this family or soldier, it is a sad time. My heart goes out to them. We, of course, cannot know the full extent of what they are going through but this has had an effect on us. It brings us back to the realization that there is still a war going on. People are still dying.
It is a sad time. A sad time for the family. A sad time for us. A sad time for our country.
Friday, March 11, 2011
No internet...what a pain!
This past week we did not have internet connection! When Mark cut the grass the other day, he accidentally cut the cable to the phone/internet. It took the phone company until today to come out and fix it. It's not til it's gone that you realize how dependent you are on it!
I tend to do a lot on the computer. From banking to shopping and even some socializing! With the internet down, I've been very limited in what I could do. For the important things that needed to get done, I would sign on through my cell phone company. I also sneaked a peek at a couple of my social networks but I didn't want to do that too much. I'm not sure how much the phone company charges if I go over my data usage and I didn't want to take the chance of finding out!
I'm glad to be back online. Now that the internet is fixed and I'm pretty much unpacked, I'm hoping to get more time to blog among other things!
I tend to do a lot on the computer. From banking to shopping and even some socializing! With the internet down, I've been very limited in what I could do. For the important things that needed to get done, I would sign on through my cell phone company. I also sneaked a peek at a couple of my social networks but I didn't want to do that too much. I'm not sure how much the phone company charges if I go over my data usage and I didn't want to take the chance of finding out!
I'm glad to be back online. Now that the internet is fixed and I'm pretty much unpacked, I'm hoping to get more time to blog among other things!
Sunday, February 27, 2011
Lunch on the Beach!
One very curious little boy.....
One french fry......
Some very hungry and eager seagulls.....
Lunch on the beach.........
Friday, February 18, 2011
Getting Settled.
Well, we finally made it. We are in Florida.
It's been a busy week. The movers came and packed us up and then we were on the road to our new home.
Mark did a great job finding a house for us to rent. The neighborhood is great and so far everyone we've met is very friendly!
We've been working on getting settled in and finding our way around. We've managed to get quite a bit of unpacking done but still have a garage full of boxes to sort and go through. I'm so glad I got rid of a lot of stuff before we moved! Since Mark is home from work this week and the kids are home form school, we also decided on enjoying some much needed family time. We spent an afternoon at the beach and another at the zoo.
Although our things are here and we are starting to settle in, it still doesn't feel "real" yet. I'm sure once the kids get back into school and Mark goes back to work, I'll find a routine. Then it will feel more like home. Even so, I'm enjoying being here and am glad we made the move.
It's been a busy week. The movers came and packed us up and then we were on the road to our new home.
Mark did a great job finding a house for us to rent. The neighborhood is great and so far everyone we've met is very friendly!
We've been working on getting settled in and finding our way around. We've managed to get quite a bit of unpacking done but still have a garage full of boxes to sort and go through. I'm so glad I got rid of a lot of stuff before we moved! Since Mark is home from work this week and the kids are home form school, we also decided on enjoying some much needed family time. We spent an afternoon at the beach and another at the zoo.
Although our things are here and we are starting to settle in, it still doesn't feel "real" yet. I'm sure once the kids get back into school and Mark goes back to work, I'll find a routine. Then it will feel more like home. Even so, I'm enjoying being here and am glad we made the move.
Thursday, February 3, 2011
Florida or Bust!
Well, the time has finally come! We sold the house in Ohio and the family is getting ready to move down to Florida! It's going to be a busy few weeks getting everything ready to go and then getting settled in a new home.
I am feeling so many emotions at the moment.
I am, of course, very happy to finally be moving. It's been a long few months with Mark living in Florida while the rest of us were still here in Ohio. It will be nice to be together again.
I am also a bit sad. My two oldest kids will be staying here in Ohio. They are both adults and I can't expect them to pack up their lives and follow me wherever I go! They have their lives here. I will miss them both and my grandson very much! I'm sure they'll come down to visit when possible but it will be hard only seeing them a couple times throughout the year.
I am also feeling a bit nervous and excited! Starting all over is never easy. I will need to become familiar with the area and try to make new friends. I've gotten comfortable here in Ohio but it's now time to move on and start something new. It's a bit scary and exciting all at once!
I worry a little about my three younger kids. Change isn't easy for anyone. I hope it isn't too difficult for them to start over in a new school and a new neighborhood. I hope they adjust quickly and make new friends. I will do what I can to make the transition for them as easy as possible. I hope they like Florida!
I'll need to remember to take one day at a time and just go with the flow. I'm sure in the beginning it will be a little difficult but in no time, Florida will feel like home!
I am feeling so many emotions at the moment.
I am, of course, very happy to finally be moving. It's been a long few months with Mark living in Florida while the rest of us were still here in Ohio. It will be nice to be together again.
I am also a bit sad. My two oldest kids will be staying here in Ohio. They are both adults and I can't expect them to pack up their lives and follow me wherever I go! They have their lives here. I will miss them both and my grandson very much! I'm sure they'll come down to visit when possible but it will be hard only seeing them a couple times throughout the year.
I am also feeling a bit nervous and excited! Starting all over is never easy. I will need to become familiar with the area and try to make new friends. I've gotten comfortable here in Ohio but it's now time to move on and start something new. It's a bit scary and exciting all at once!
I worry a little about my three younger kids. Change isn't easy for anyone. I hope it isn't too difficult for them to start over in a new school and a new neighborhood. I hope they adjust quickly and make new friends. I will do what I can to make the transition for them as easy as possible. I hope they like Florida!
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