tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-125930512024-03-07T02:47:28.251-06:00Scattered Fruits Scattering "fruits" in the lives of those we meet on this journey!The Brezina'shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12184671627459530090noreply@blogger.comBlogger239125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12593051.post-19854746852304775932013-10-16T10:18:00.003-05:002017-01-07T19:57:25.746-06:00I've Been Blessed, I've Been Loved, He's Been GlorifiedOctober the 9th arrived before I knew it. October 10th was even closer. <br />
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I think I was dreading this day more than the surgery itself. <br />
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I started out my day as normal at school with my co-workers and my morning kiddos. I raced around like a chicken with my head cut off trying to make sure all of my I's were dotted and T's crossed for the long term sub. 3 1/2 hours flew by and it was time for me to come home and begin preparing for my surgery the next day.<br />
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As I was preparing to leave I walked through the hall between our wing and the front office and the thought crossed my mind, "<i>What if things go wrong? What if I never walk these halls as an employee again?"</i> I was crushed instantly with emotion. Thank goodness for my sweet friend Yvette's interception and her voice of truth amidst a mess of emotions. Her gentle reminder of God's promises was exactly what I needed in that moment. I was ready to move forward although I was still feeling very consumed with anxiety and fear. <br />
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You see, I have a deep desire to have control over most area's of my life. This time I didn't have that option. I had a plan for my family, FBC and for my classroom but that was about it. I shared my anxiety and fears with Dr. W at my pre-op appointment and he told me that ultimately he would have a very detailed plan (that he shared with me) and that it would be discussed with the entire surgical team. In my heart I knew all along that the plan was all in the hands of God. Why couldn't I grasp that?<br />
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I began taking the colon prep at 1:00 and the first round of antibiotics at 5:00. Thankfully my afternoon was accompanied by my dear friend Lynn and her son who came to help me with the little man and our ABA Therapist who was here to work with Clark. Breezy and my Papa arrived at 5:30 from Denver and by 6:00 I was so sick to my stomach that I couldn't even stand straight. I went to bed at 6:45 and slept until 10:45 when Breezy woke me up long enough to take my 2nd round of antibiotics. At 3:00 a.m. I woke up from a dead sleep and began dry heaving. I had not eaten anything solid in 48 hours and in the last 12 hours I had done the colon prep so my stomach had only antibiotics left. I spent the next 2 1/2 hours on the floor of the bathroom begging God to just let it pass so that I could take a hot shower and make it to the hospital by 6. My stomach finally settled and we made it to Evans just before 6:00. As pulled into the parking lot it hit me again and then I felt good as new. That was rough. <br />
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I arrived at General Surgery at 6:15 and they took me right back into the pre-op area. I was ready to go by 6:45. Our Pastor was with me while Wes took care of getting the little man to his WONDERFUL sitter. Dr. W came in and shared with us that he was very nervous about the operation. He had gone to bed early and was ready for what he thought to be a 9 to 13 hour surgery. He said he prayed that God would give him slow and steady hands. Pastor T assured him that he and his team were being covered by a multitude of prayer warriors. He was ready! Dr. E came and finally Dr. B around 7:15. I was in the OR by 7:20 and surgery had began.<br />
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At 11:40 a.m. Dr. W walked into the waiting room where Wes had been waiting to let him know that he was done. Wes was shocked. It had not been 9 hours. Dr. W proceeded to let him know that what he found once he was inside was a miracle. 5 masses instead of 3 and my ovary had been removed and surgery had gone much better than anticipated.<br />
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* My left ovary and it's mass had been removed successfully but not before finding another mass on the tube. My ovary and tube had adhered to one another. Thank goodness the plan was to remove it anyways. <br />
* The mass on the top of my bladder presented itself well and removal was simple. There was also another similar mass on the left side that was removed as well.I did have to have temporary stints inserted into my bladder but they were removed before I left the hospital. <br />
* The mass on my rectum gave Dr. W quiet the surprise. I shared with you all last week that the mass had secured itself to my rectum and a small portion of my
bowel. It was also sitting right on top of very large blood vessels and
nerves that control rectum and bowel functions.Well...when Dr. W finally made his way to the mass it had shifted and was no longer sitting on the side of my rectum but on the top between my cervix and rectum. Still attached in the same locations but no longer sitting on the blood vessels or nerves. Dr. W. was able to remove the mass easier than anticipated and my bowels and rectum received no damage at all. My colon did have a few lesions that will heal in time but nothing of too much concern. My intestines made surgery a little more difficult because they were swollen and inflamed...which tends to be normal for me. <br />
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In all, surgery was remarkable and all of the biopsies returned benign. The masses were indeed Endometrioma's caused by Endometriosis (that I never knew I had). I am reminded of just how blessed I am to have my 2 boys that's for sure. <br />
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My stay at the hospital was an adventure.I'll share a story or 2 just to humor you.<br />
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* After I got to my room I told Wes I felt like I was wet from the waist down. He kept assuring me that I was not and that it was probably the meds. This went on for almost 2 hours. FINALLY I was awake enough to look under the covers myself. I WAS WET. My catheter had been punctured some how and the stints that had been placed had disconnected from the catheter and were also leaking. My bed was soaked. SOOOO not even 3 hours after surgery I was up, catheter removed and out of the bed sitting in the chair. Hey, atleast I got to put on one of my own gowns instead of that ugly hospital thing.<br />
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*The next day at shift change I told the nurse that I was having some problems with my eyes. They hurt horribly but not a dry like hurt. For several hours I thought I was seeing double. I kept telling Wes I was and he just laughed it off. I tried reading for several hours off and on with no luck. Looking at the t.v. proved to be just as difficult. When the nutritionist came in around 11 she had 2 sets of facial features and I knew for sure something wasn't right. I called the nurse. He came in and I told him I was seeing double. A short while later he came back and asked if I needed to see the Chaplain. WHAT? My response was "What the heck is the chaplain going to do formy double vision?" I was furious. This guys thought I was nuts. I asked for another nurse. Shortly after Dr. W came in and said he thought I was hallucinating. NO, I was sure that I was seeing double. He said he understood but if I was "Seeing the Devil" that was something different than double vision. I was dumbfounded and quickly corrected him. He had been told by the little Philippino nurse that I was "Seeing the Devil". We all had a good laugh, especially Stacey and Yvette!<br />
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Recovery has been slow but I feel like I am making good progress each day. My Papa is still here for a few more days thankfully and Breezy has been off of work. We've had dinner brought by each night and it has been delish! We have had a ton of FB messages, calls and visits and we appreciate them all. <br />
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I leave you with this and I hope you are as blessed as I am today! Take a look-see!<br />
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I came here about a month ago and just couldn't seem to make sense of my words. I am going to try again tonight. I have something on my heart and on my mind that I need to share for my own good. <br />
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In May I went in to see my OBGYN because I was continuing to have pain in my lower abdomen as I have been for MANY months.While I was there we discussed many possibilities. It could be IBS. It could be cyst on my ovaries. It could be an unhealthy cervix. It could be a blockage or tear in my intestines. It could have been many things.Dr. B ordered labs, said she would call with the report and said she would see me again after our family returned from vacation in June. <br />
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*Let me go back to November of 2011 when this all started. I began having pressure and pain in my lower abdomen that was like having a baby...but from the wrong end. I told the Drs. this over and over again. I visited the ER for 4 months in a row and each time the problem seemed to be my left ovary. It always has a cyst or 2. Finally in January 2012 after a follow up visit with my PCM he ordered a colonoscopy for February. My PCM received the report a few days after and called to let me know that everything looked pretty good. I did have a tiny blockage in my intestines, but not enough that it would be causing so much pain and pressure. Here I am, thinking I'm nuts.<br />
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These "flare ups" have continued since then. They make me <b>MISERABLE</b>.<br />
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In June while our family was on vacation in Alabama the pain struck again and it struck hard. I was miserable for 2 days before I decided I needed to see the Dr. for pain meds since I had not brought any with me. Again, I wasn't sure if I had a bladder infection, an inflamed ovary or if my intestines were tied up in a knot. All I could tell the Dr. was that I felt like I was having contractions from the wrong end and that my insides were like a train wreck. Pain level at a 10. The Dr. ordered more labs (like always) and a CatScan. As alwayys my left ovary wasn't looking so good but according to him everything else looked normal. UGHHHH! Feeling like a nut...again. <br />
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We arrived home from vacation at the end of June and I had already scheduled a follow up with the OBGYN. I had touched base with her while on vacation because of the labs that she had requested. She knew then something else had to be done. I went in to the appointment, nothing new, but a lower abdominal CatScan with contrast was ordered. This made number 3. Because of the new insurance policy and referral system at our hospital on the Fort it was the beginning of August before they could get me in.<br />
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On August 8th I drank 2 bottles of that nasty contrast and then I went in for the CatScan. About 1/2 way thru the nurse came out and asked if the Radiologist could have permission to go back and look at the reports from the previous scans that had been done and my colonoscopy from 2012. Sure, why not. The procedure was completed and I came home.<br />
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On Friday, the 9th, my cell phone rang and it was another Dr. from the OBGYN clinic not Dr. B. She had received my CatScan report and had news that should not wait. I was a little taken back that she had called already. The nurse from radiology said it would be 7-10 days. She reported that I had a "periorectal abscess" that would need to be removed. She had already put in the referral to General Surgery. General Surgery called the same afternoon and scheduled my appointment for 2 weeks out with a P.A. <br />
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On August 26th I went in to see the P.A. and she stated that because of the location of the "mass" I would need to see a surgeon. She also told me that I had a mass on my left ovary that did not resemble a cyst and a spot on the top of my bladder. Her bedside manner was not the best and I left the appointment with very little information and a bit frustrated. Now, I was going to wait again.<br />
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About a week later she called again to let me know that she had spoken with the Chief of Surgery and I would need to see the OBGYN, Urologist and that the Chief of Surgery himself would be taking my case. She asked me to just be patient that they were sorting everything out. I still had very little information at this point. The P.A. and I had several phone conversations over the next 2 weeks and I became more and more frustrated that nothing was moving. I am no good at waiting. <br />
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I did finally receive a call from the Urologist and scheduled to see her the very next day. While at my appointment she showed me the images from the catscan. Indeed, there were 3 masses. The mass on my bladder is sitting at the very top and is about the size of a lima bean. My left ovary is enlarged and the mass on it is about the size that the ovary should be. At this time she told me the mass on my rectum was large, but no comparable size. She asked me again to be patient. She was going to contact the Suergon and the OBGYN and get things moving quickly. She did as she promised and 2 days later surgery was scheduled for Oct. 10th. Keep in mind lots of information but still a small understanding of the severity. <br />
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I made an appointment for Pre-Op with all 3 Drs. Urology and OBGYN were both simple. Dr. E's and B's parts of the surgery will be a breeze. My left ovary will be removed which makes me feel so much better. Eliminating one of the main causes of my discomfort. FINALLY. *I had a partial hysterectomy in 2010. <br />
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About a week later I walked into the appointment with the COS feeling very positive. Anticipating a short and sweet meeting. Dr. W. came in and sat down and asked if I understood what was going on. I thought I did. I was wrong. I asked him to give me a visible comparison of the size of the mass. He held out his hand as if he were holding a ball. The mass on my rectum is now bigger than a tennis ball. Unfortunately it was seen during the colonoscopy in 2012 and when my PCM read the report somehow he missed it. That was 1 year and 8 months ago. It was just under 2 cm's then. Had it been removed at that time it would have been a very quick and simple procedure and I would not be in the place I am in now. The mass has secured itself to my rectum and a small portion of my bowels. It is also sitting right on top of very large blood vessels and nerves that control rectum and bowel functions. <br />
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This week, Thursday, I will undergo what could be a 9-10 hour surgery. All 3 Drs. will be involved. Dr. B and Dr. E's procedures will be first and then Dr. W. will do his part. They will begin with laproscopy but Dr. W is anticipating that he will have to open me further to do a hand assist. He told me that his portion of the surgery will require him to be very slow so that no additional damage is done. My incision will be vertical and could be as long as 10 inches. There are many unknowns that are associated with his part.We won't know anything more until he actually gets into my abdomen and starts working. A temporary colostomy is very possible. We will wait and see. <br />
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I asked him if he thought that these masses were cancerous and he told me that he would not tell me yes or no. He said that he would know more when he gets them in the bucket. They will go to pathology and we should know more within 4-7 days.<br />
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I will be admitted after surgery for 4-5 days and possibly longer if more procedures are required, which is likely. <br />
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I am so thankful that Breezy will be taking leave and that my Daddy is coming from AL to be with us until further notice. Clark and Carsen will be in great hands with Daddy, BoBo and our wonderful sitter Tashy.<br />
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This is very rambley and scattered and might not make a lot of sense. Its off my chest now thank goodness. I have been very private with what has been going on with most everyone except my family and closest friends. This has been a lot for me to process in the last few weeks and I am a nervous wreck. The wait has been ridiculous and the closer it gets the more I begin to worry. <br />
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Your prayers would be appreciated.<br />
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Grace for Tomorrow,<br />
Mrs. B. <br />
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Last night I poured myself out over the scriptures and in words and in prayer and man it felt good. <br />
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I wrote a blog that took several hours. It felt good to get it all out. I worried I would offend someone. God reminded me...It was my heart. <br />
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I worried my husband when he read it this morning. <br />
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I explained myself as best I could. Thankfully he understood.<br />
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I think God was preparing me for today. In all of its craziness. He knew I needed to be refreshed. <br />
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I woke up at 9:15 a.m. in a complete tizzy. Why had I slept so long and where were my children. Not in bed. I found them both on the couch, watching toonies and eating ice-pops. I wonder how long they had been up and why they had not woken me up. I guess they knew mom needed a small break. They were safe and sound and I guess that's all that really matters. <br />
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I worked at the church from 11 a.m. to 9:45 p.m. tonight. I cleaned and organized until 4 and then I worked as part of a team providing respite care to families of children with disabilities and their siblings. It wears me out but it is so rewarding to be there and to give the parents a break. Big Boy made a new friend at BreakTime. A 6 year old little fella who is considered high functioning Autistic. He and Big Boy hit it off right away. Big Boy not once asked why his new friend was different.They played Legos and Superheros and just did boy things for hours. Made my heart so happy. We will be seeing our new friend soon for a play date. I am so thankful that my Big Boy has learned so young to love others just the way they are. Proud Momma!<br />
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I got news today that the wife of one of my best friends has asked for a divorce after only 6 months of marriage. My friend loves her wife with her whole heart but her wife doesn't feel the same...I guess. It's a LONG story. My heart is just broken. I am not close enough to hold her hand and walk her through and that bothers me. I asked her to come stay a while with the boys and I and sooooo...... she is flying here for about 3 weeks to let things cool off and figure out what the next steps will be. I of course will pray her thru the best I can but I am also going to try to get some other things in place for her. Being with her "nephews" will be the greatest distraction of all we are sure. AND...she'll get to be here for Big Boys first day of 1st Grade. <br />
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Now I am home. Whooped puppy. Having a WONDERFUL conversation with an old high school buddy about our boys. Such a blessing. I'm headed to rest soon. <br />
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Goodnight Moon!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><div align="center"><a href="http://www.amazingcounters.com" target="_top"><img border="0" src="http://www.amazingcounters.com/counter.php?i=320279&c=961150" alt="free web counter"></a><br><small><a href="http://www.allonlinecoupons.com" target="_top"><font color="#999999">Discount</font></a> <a href="http://www.allonlinecoupons.com/st/oreck/" target="_top"><font color="#999999">Oreck</font></a> <a href="http://www.bestonlinecoupons.com/coupons/oreck.asp" target="_top"><font color="#999999">Vacuum</font></a></small></div></div>The Brezina'shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12184671627459530090noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12593051.post-7754012649804362032012-07-26T23:35:00.000-05:002012-07-26T23:35:29.013-05:00Burnt Toast?I know, I know. It's been too long since I last sat down and spilled my heart but tonight in the quiet and darkness of my kitchen my heart is heavy and I need to let the words flow. Lately I have had a longing for something in my life and just could not pin point what it was. <i>I have everything I need or so I thought</i>. Tonight I realized what the missing peice is. <br />
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There are some changes happening in my life and for those of you who know me you know I <b>HATE</b> change. I don't just dislike it a little, I absolutely despise it..A big change will take place in the next 5 days and to be honest with you I am dreading it. I had kinda anticipated it happening for a while but when I was told that it was going to actually be reality I felt like I was left hanging, alone, confused and just not sure what would happen next (remember I hate surprises also). Messed up emotions that is for sure. <br />
<i><span style="font-size: x-small;">*everything is fine with my marriage, my children and my family. </span></i><br />
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Fortunately in the last 20 something days I have learned a few things, despite my horrible, no good, very bad attitude. <br />
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1. I have learned that this change is taking place out of <b>absolute</b> <b>obedience</b> and for that I am grateful. <br />
2. I am not alone. There are others that are directly involved as well and we will all figure this out together.<br />
3. The next steps do not matter right now because God already has the blue prints finished. <br />
4. Change is what it is and in order for good things to happen we have to be open minded and willing to let God lead us, change us, mold us, make us...even if we don't really like it. (This isn't easy for a person who is OCD and needs order and control in their life)<br />
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In saying all of this, tonight I discoverd the problem, my bad attitude, the missing puzzle peice; <i>my faith is like burnt toast.</i> It's not the change. It's unfortunate I know but it is the truth. <br />
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I am NOT faithless just burnt out and kindly hard hearted maybe even a little rough around the edges. It's my own fault...for sure. I have asked myself over and over tonight how I could ever let myself get to this point. Funny, God revealed himself and said let me tell you. He made himself known friends. He spelled things out through the scriptures like he was writing them in a book with my name on it. I know what is missing;<br />
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1. Self Care- this isn't new news (D go ahead and say I told you so) I need more sound sleep, to slow down A LOT, say NO more often. <br />
2. Wholehearted times in prayer and in the scriptures- This has to be a priority and I know it. <br />
3. Teaching and Worship<br />
4. Others pouring fruit into my life- I get so busy "pouring fruit" into the lives of others that I don't realize that I am not allowing others to do the same. It's easier for me to give than it is to recieve.<br />
5. More time and energy poured out on my family and fellowship with friends. <br />
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I'm ok with being "brown bread" as Clark says but I don't want to be charred in apperance and disgusting in taste. I think God probably desires for me to be like the white bread fresh out of the oven with a little bit of color, holes that need to be filled with His love and goodness and a little butter just to add some extra flavor.<br />
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I feel like a new woman...I think!. <br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span class="messageBody" data-ft="{"type":3}"> When the righteous cry for help, the LORD hears and delivers them out of all their troubles. Psalms 34:17</span></span></h6>
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Breezy's parents arrived at our home on the 18th of May and we all headed south on the 26th together. We had a busy week.<br />
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We are having <i><u>Dinner Mix-Ups</u></i> at church and I was able to host on the 19th, along with my friend Katie, a group of families in our home. I was joyful that many of the individuals that had been invited to our home were some of our favorite church members.<br />
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Breezy's parents did some sight seeing, attended Big Boy's Kindergarten graduation and on their very last night in town they took Big Boy to the Fl*ing W Ran*h for a Chuckwagon Supper. He decided that night that he wanted to be a cowboy/roper for the rest of his life.<br />
<br />We left at daylight on the 26th and made our way to Broken Arrow, OK and spent the night. We left again the very next morning at 8 and finished our trip south. We landed at my parents house around 10 p.m. THANK GOODNESS! The boys did fantastic for spending 48 hours in route, 25 of those were in the car.<br />
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We've been busy but had a lot of time for relaxing. On Memorial Day we had a nice dinner with several members of our family. There is nothing better than my Daddy's home style cooking. We had Boston butt, collard greens, potato salad,cucumber and tomato salad, fried fish and cornbread, black eyed peas and chocolate cake for dessert. DELISH!!!<br />
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Tuesday thru Saturday we just spent time taking care of a few odds and ends. We visited Grammy at work, Big Boy and I went and picked out some new sneakers, boys went with BoBo to the Barber Shop, we had lunch with our Aunt at our favorite little pizza place, we went to the Western Shop and Big boy and I got some new boots (and he got a belt, pants and cowboy hat), we visited with our friends at Tumbleweed Ranch, we ate at LaBamba, we drank lots of sweet tea, BoBo took us to have donuts for breakfast, we went to a Western 60th Birthday and we took lots of naps.<br />
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Today we are just taking it easy. We decided to take a break from worshiping this morning and for once I don't feel bad for skipping church. It's a much needed break.<br />
Today is Grammy's first day off since we arrived a week ago and we've just spent the morning drinking coffee, watched Annie, had lunch and now everyone is napping.<br />
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This vacation has been RELAXIN and much needed before our engine takes off for the Summer. We have VBS the 11-15th. Breezy will be coming home for some R & R, we'll have camp in July and hopefully a trip to Glenwood Springs to meet sweet Baby Hadli in August.<br />
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It's almost time for the kiddos to get up so I better go get myself ready for the rest of the day. Looking forward to dinner with the family tonight and then a trip to ATL before we head out later this week.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><div align="center"><a href="http://www.amazingcounters.com" target="_top"><img border="0" src="http://www.amazingcounters.com/counter.php?i=320279&c=961150" alt="free web counter"></a><br><small><a href="http://www.allonlinecoupons.com" target="_top"><font color="#999999">Discount</font></a> <a href="http://www.allonlinecoupons.com/st/oreck/" target="_top"><font color="#999999">Oreck</font></a> <a href="http://www.bestonlinecoupons.com/coupons/oreck.asp" target="_top"><font color="#999999">Vacuum</font></a></small></div></div>The Brezina'shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12184671627459530090noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12593051.post-38495278956594061372012-05-20T23:25:00.003-05:002012-05-20T23:25:56.219-05:00Train A Child- Part 1<div style="text-align: center;">
<i>"Train a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not turn from it. " Proverbs 22:6</i></div>
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I'd really like to re-write this passage to be more of a <b>command. </b>I strongly believe that many parents take this lightly and as a suggestion. I'd like for the scripture to read; </div>
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I have been thinking about "Training Up a Child" in regards to the church more often than not and when I do I get a tad bit frustrated, well maybe angry. Church has become a place where people come to take, take, take all they can get when in reality we are suppose to come to church to give. We give our all in worship, in our tithing, in our serving, but I think that so many have forgotten what going to church is really about. Yes, we are priviliged to be able to worship, fellowship and study the scriptures and to serve one another but I often wonder if that is really why parents bring their children to church. </div>
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I've heard "I come to church because it's free child care and it's the only break I get during the week" I get that..I totally do. We all need a break. While my Breezy is away, church is a place where I can get a break from my kids but think about it people I'm the Director of Children's Ministry, even though I'm getting a break from my boys I am serving other children and their families. I'm serving children because that is the God given calling/desire that has been placed on my heart. I'm just thankful that my children can be a part of my "job".</div>
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I know that we do not all have a calling to serve but we are all called to serve; in many differnt settings/capcities. Joshua 22:5 is very specific in this calling;</div>
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<b><i>"Be very careful to keep the commandments and the law that Moses, the servant of the Lord gave you; to love the Lord your God, to walk in all his ways; to obey his commands, to hold fast and to SERVE HIM with all your heart and soul. </i></b></div>
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How can we (myself included) serve the church instead of taking it for all its worth? Well, here are a few of my thoughts. I apologize if I offend ANY of you. </div>
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<b>1. Do It Yourself-</b> Instead of sending your children to Sunday School or Church and hanging out else where, attend your own Sunday School call and Worship then share with one another one or two thoughts of interest on the way home or over lunch. </div>
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<b>2. Worship Together-</b> This is a BIGGIE for me because as I grew up there was no other option than to attend worship or "Big Church". There was no KIDSWorship, there was no inbetween. Earlier last year I made the decision for the children at our church to attend worship with their families once a month. Did I do this to be a pain in the behind to the parents HECK NO! Remember I have a 5 year old of my own who has a VERY difficult time sitting through a worship service. Here's my OPINION (take it or leave it) I did this because it is so important to me that our children know what it means to be a part of our church families worship not just "KIDSWorship". We can take our children to KIDSWorship every Sunday but that is not teaching them how to sit in the pew (wiggly or not) and be an active part of worship. It's really a disjustice if you think about it. Our children need to understand that we are a "Family" and families do things together. Yes, there is always time for just the adults but there are also times when children and adults do things together. </div>
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<b>3. Church is not a chore. </b>It is one of the healthiest habits we can teach or children. Regular church attendance can be very rewarding not boring. I love that my Big Boy ask me every Sunday morning; "Do I get to go to Sunday School today?" He <b>knows</b> the answer will always be yes but he ask anyways. That's just a part of his OCD! My baby boy (2) will say "See Howy, See Shanny, See Gracie, See Bret Bret" when I tell him it's time to go to church. Although, we are at church A LOT because that's where I work, it's not a place where my children dread going (unless they've been there for 8 hours). </div>
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It is such a delight to me when I can look over our attandance sheets at the end of the quarter and reward our kids with "Bible Bucks" for perfect attendance. You don't have to attend church activites 8 times a week (I sure don't) but become reguarly involved, as you are able, in church activities such as; Small Groups, Sunday School, Choirs, Ministry Teams, Mission Trips, Children's Ministry, etc. The rewards are abounding. </div>
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I'm going to stop here for now before this gets to be too long......There is more to come I promise. </div>
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I'd like to leave you with this article that I think is written so well; </div>
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<u><b>Children in Worship-Let's Bring it Back- </b></u></div>
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Peace, </div>
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MCB</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><div align="center"><a href="http://www.amazingcounters.com" target="_top"><img border="0" src="http://www.amazingcounters.com/counter.php?i=320279&c=961150" alt="free web counter"></a><br><small><a href="http://www.allonlinecoupons.com" target="_top"><font color="#999999">Discount</font></a> <a href="http://www.allonlinecoupons.com/st/oreck/" target="_top"><font color="#999999">Oreck</font></a> <a href="http://www.bestonlinecoupons.com/coupons/oreck.asp" target="_top"><font color="#999999">Vacuum</font></a></small></div></div>The Brezina'shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12184671627459530090noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12593051.post-80406794150544241252012-05-18T00:04:00.002-05:002012-05-18T00:11:12.044-05:00I'm Afraid Of What Might Happen NextGood things come to those who wait. Right?<br />
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Well, I'm waiting.<br />
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My dear Breezy told me just last week that bad things happen in 3's and today I decided that he was absolutely right.<br />
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1. I lost my dear sweet friend Kimberly to her battle with AML just a few short weeks ago. It still feels like yesterday. I think about her atleast once a day, if not more. Kimberly leaves behind her husband and 6 children. Losing Kimmie was hard but gaining a new friend in her sister Amy has been priceless.<br />
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2. Our college buddy Leah went to be with the Lord after a motor vehicle accident last Tuesday. Leah leaves behind her wonderful husband Josh and their son Jansen who is 2.<br />
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3. This morning I recieved a call from my "Best German Friend" that one of our sweet sister-friends husbands was killed in a motorcycle accident. He leaves behind his wife, 3 girls and a baby that is on the way. Breezy was friends with sister-friends husband also. They worked together for many years.<br />
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My friend Christie shared with me a little peice of wisdom from her Grandmother this afternoon (after spending most of the day with me); "Not every day is good, but there is good in everyday." I guess she is right. I appreciate her wise thinking, especially when I feel like there couldn't be one thing positive about a day like today.<br />
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I am so thankful that I was able to have phone conversations with SEVERAL of my sister-friends who have been a apart of our lives since we moved to Germany in 2006. We've stuck together thru some pretty tough times (right girls) and even though we are not all together today we're still together in our hearts. We ARE the Playboys!!!<br />
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I wanted to drop everything this morning and jump on an airplane to Germany to be with my sister-friend but I decided that it wasn't what I was suppose to do. Sad Day. My girl is surrounded right now by some of the most amazing ladies I have ever met. I do not worry at all about her and her girlies being taken care of. It is all in God's hands.<br />
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It's time for bed. I'm exhausted, physically and emotionally.
Peace be with you.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><div align="center"><a href="http://www.amazingcounters.com" target="_top"><img border="0" src="http://www.amazingcounters.com/counter.php?i=320279&c=961150" alt="free web counter"></a><br><small><a href="http://www.allonlinecoupons.com" target="_top"><font color="#999999">Discount</font></a> <a href="http://www.allonlinecoupons.com/st/oreck/" target="_top"><font color="#999999">Oreck</font></a> <a href="http://www.bestonlinecoupons.com/coupons/oreck.asp" target="_top"><font color="#999999">Vacuum</font></a></small></div></div>The Brezina'shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12184671627459530090noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12593051.post-70913888044267385942012-01-31T23:17:00.000-06:002012-01-31T23:17:38.510-06:0011 Days Down 341 to GoThe last eleven days have been very eventful. <br />
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I have come to blogger the last 2 nights and have been unable to gather all of my thoughts together. I have a mixed bundle of thoughts that probably only make 1/2 sense. <br />
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Prior to this journey beginning, I had my mind set. I was READY for this, although I said a number of times that I wasn't. I could do it, even in my weakness. I have an amazing support system and I'm NOT going to do this alone. Here I am....I'm doing it!<br />
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As I was typing my last post on the 20th my precious friend Sandie came running into the fellowship hall of the church with a bleeding Brudder in her arms. He had been playing with the big boys upstairs in childcare (during Coffee Tunes) and tripped over someone's foot. He hit a wooden box (that had sharp edges but has been fixed) and gashed his poor noggin open. 5 hours and 3 stitches later we finally made it home. 2 a.m. is a time i've not seen in a long time. I left church with no pacifier, no lovie, no sippy, no diaper bag, no nothing. So for not having any of his favorite comfort items, Brudder was such a trooper. Please remind me to never go to the hospital in downtown Colorado Springs ALONE that late at night. <br />
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Big Boy is really having a hard time with his Papi being away at work. It seems as though he cries each morning and each evening. Not always directly about "missing Papi" but about something so small, like me walking him into school (when he has walked himself in since the 2nd week of school). He has always seemed to be a mama's boy (and in my eyes he always will be), but with Breezy having so much time off before Christmas and prior to this journey, he and his Papi had gotten super close. He'd choose Papi over mama any-day. I LOVE IT! Since Breezy has been gone Big Boy has taken over the role of "Man of the House" and he's so darn cute. He gets to sit in the "Man Chair" at dinner, he gets to sleep on the "Mans" side of the bed when he gets 5 green marks at school and best yet he makes "Man" poopie just like his Papi!<br />
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We've been able to chat on Yahoo! and Skype almost everyday but because of the 12 1/2 hour time difference the boys haven't had a chance to talk/see Papi. On Sunday before church we finally had a chance for the boys to Skype with Breezy and it made all the difference in the world. Big Boy was so proud that he could type the words "I luv u dad" on the computer. We're not counting down the days but Big Boy knows that Papi will be coming home for a fun vacation before he goes to 1st grade. <br />
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As for me, I have a lot of irons in the fire, but if you know me, you know that it's pretty normal. Classes have begun and I am going to throughly enjoy them all. My favorite will be my Exceptional Child class that I am actually taking on campus. I'm still working, but ONLY 20 hours a week unless I absolutely have to work more. I am leading a Young Ladies bible study on Thursday mornings with some precious, sweet souls from FBC and teaching a worship dance/ballet class on Thursday evenings. On top of all of that Big Boy is going to Karate 2 days a week and Brudder is doing Mommy and Me Gymnastics 1 day a week. Life goes on my friends, Life goes on!<br />
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The last 5 days have been miserable though. Many of you will remember that I had to have a hysterectomy in 2010. Since then my body has not been the same. I have been to the Dr. 4 times since we moved here to express concerns only to leave with no answers each time. I have been to the ER 3 times in the last 3 months with "flare ups" that I thought and Drs. confirmed was the repetitive cysts' on my left ovary. Well..I finally put my foot down on Sunday. I wanted answers, not pain meds. There is no way that a 2 cm. cyst was causing me this much pain and pressure in my entire stomach and my bottom (that feels like contractions and/or having a baby). I left with no answers. I returned to the GYN clinic @ 7:30 on Monday morning for a walk-in appt. for the Dr. to tell me that my intestines do not look normal and that indeed my ovary is enlarged and the cyst is about the same size. She sent me for another ultrasound (which I never had b/c they were too busy to work me in), and put me on birth control to regulate the cysts. I left with a referral to the Gastro Dr. I finally received a call this morning @ 7 a.m. only to find out that I am being sent to the AF Academy b/c Ft. Carson is booked and still can not be seen until the 23rd of Feb. Frustrated,yes! This flare up has been the longest yet and also the most intense. <br />
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I am so thankful for 3 special people who God have put in our path; (there are many more)<br />
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Julia, our wonderful Nanny and like a little sister to me. My boys absolutely love her and I wouldn't trade her for the world. She's JuJu to Brudder and she spoils him rotten...he's got her wrapped too! She's helped me through the last 3 flare ups and I am so thankful that she was with me on Sunday when this flare up knocked me, literally, to my knees in the church nursery. She was with us Sunday afternoon until Monday night. I am so thankful that she just let me sleep most of the day on Monday once I returned home from the hospital. Tomorrow is her 20th Birthday! Happy Birthday JuJu!<br />
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Mrs. Marti, our sweet adopted Grandmother. Again, our boys love Marti and her husband Joe. Big Boy has become wonderful buddies with Ethan, their grandson, and has picked up on him calling her Nana. Brudder calls her Nonny. She walks into the room and he just goes right into her arms. She and Joe took the boys for about 18 hours prior to this journey and allowed Breezy and I a night away. Just this past Saturday she took Big Boy and Ethan to the movies and allowed me a few hours to get housework done and cook a few meals for the week. She's such a wonderful encouragement and has made it so evident to our family that she willing to walk alongside of us until our soldier has returned home. <br />
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Lastly dear Mrs. Catherine. Catherine sat with me for 5 1/2 hours on Sunday at the Emergency Room. She shared her life with me as a military wife and she wanted to hear about my life as well. I was insistent that I could go alone to the ER but she was insistent that I wasn't. Her precious husband Bob (whom we almost lost in April) came and picked us up and took us home after everything was said and done. She's called to check in 3 or 4 times a day and today she and Bob showed up with enough groceries for a week or more so that I didn't have to worry about it on my day off. What a thoughtful family they are. They came and visited with the boys and it was so sweet. Brudder just sat in her lap and read books and when he was done he decided he was going to be Bob's boy. <br />
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It really makes my heart burst to know that so many people are supporting us and praying for us during this time. I was worried. I had almost decided to go home but people like these 3 and many others really allowed me the opportunity to change my mind. <br />
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I'm out for now! I need to get to bed and see what tomorrow will bring. <br />
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Love and Grace<div class="blogger-post-footer"><div align="center"><a href="http://www.amazingcounters.com" target="_top"><img border="0" src="http://www.amazingcounters.com/counter.php?i=320279&c=961150" alt="free web counter"></a><br><small><a href="http://www.allonlinecoupons.com" target="_top"><font color="#999999">Discount</font></a> <a href="http://www.allonlinecoupons.com/st/oreck/" target="_top"><font color="#999999">Oreck</font></a> <a href="http://www.bestonlinecoupons.com/coupons/oreck.asp" target="_top"><font color="#999999">Vacuum</font></a></small></div></div>The Brezina'shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12184671627459530090noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12593051.post-56771086000494566232012-01-20T21:33:00.002-06:002012-01-20T21:41:53.201-06:00And the Story BeginsOur journey has offically begun. <br />
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Day 1 is over and boy I am glad. The wait was HORRIBLE. <br />
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Everyone ask "How are you doing?" "Are you ok?". FYI...don't ask this is a huge pet peeve of mine. <br />
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Otherwise my response is, "I'm fine!"<br />
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Really...I'm heart broken. I am emotionally a mess. Give me time.<br />
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Some people "Get it" some people just don't. Oh well. They'll learn.<br />
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My boys...They're good, but Big Boy already misses his Papi. <br />
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Life moves forward from here. <br />
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God is good. <br />
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Family and Friends= MY ROCK. <br />
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Day 2 has been busy. <br />
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Coffee Tunes= West Emerson from Melborne Australia SWEET!!!!<br />
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<3 Grace and Peace <3<div class="blogger-post-footer"><div align="center"><a href="http://www.amazingcounters.com" target="_top"><img border="0" src="http://www.amazingcounters.com/counter.php?i=320279&c=961150" alt="free web counter"></a><br><small><a href="http://www.allonlinecoupons.com" target="_top"><font color="#999999">Discount</font></a> <a href="http://www.allonlinecoupons.com/st/oreck/" target="_top"><font color="#999999">Oreck</font></a> <a href="http://www.bestonlinecoupons.com/coupons/oreck.asp" target="_top"><font color="#999999">Vacuum</font></a></small></div></div>The Brezina'shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12184671627459530090noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12593051.post-54985348927492767292012-01-13T23:20:00.001-06:002012-01-13T23:23:04.735-06:00Meltdown #1<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhe0B8J8gLsmaGi9JGAucOCmxWd_bSwFOKmACXdTBVKG1uPGGZshRl4j0eeqwOjSBmm0MJsFDeQNI71yDjWNCxctQdAY0q2iVsWhMemBZgfa416cWqo8Ej8tHzubnHkDjp0vYvNiQ/s1600/Sad_by_Kashimana.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="320" width="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhe0B8J8gLsmaGi9JGAucOCmxWd_bSwFOKmACXdTBVKG1uPGGZshRl4j0eeqwOjSBmm0MJsFDeQNI71yDjWNCxctQdAY0q2iVsWhMemBZgfa416cWqo8Ej8tHzubnHkDjp0vYvNiQ/s320/Sad_by_Kashimana.jpg" /></a></div><br />
Oh boy what a day it has been. It has been one of THOSE days. Breezy was off work so most of the day was spent on the go. <br />
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We woke up to NO hot water this morning which threw me into a complete fit. We cloth diaper, Friday is diaper washing day. No hot water meant that diapers would have to wait UGHHHHH! No hot water also meant that I would go without a shower today or at least until tonight. We called the housing office and they were here before 1000 but thankfully my handy husband had already solved the problem. <br />
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We were out the door by 1025.<br />
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Today was "Bring Your Parents to School" day so we had lunch with Big Boy at school and then spent some time with him on the playground. I am in his classroom at least 1 day a week (this week 2)volunteering so I decided that we wouldn't stay all day and let some of the other parents hang out. He was thrilled that Daddy came to have lunch with him. He kept kissing me at lunch. It melted my heart, but at the same time I was thinking, he won't want to do this before long. :-(<br />
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We had a few things to take care of at the Post Exchange so we picked the little fella from his NeeNee's house and took him with us. He sure was good. Daddy bought him some big boy tennis shoes and he was running and jumping all over the place. It was precious! He is growing up so fast. He is still a short little fella but he sure does have a big personality. <br />
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I had a cup of Starbucks to get my boost of energy! Lucky girl!!!<br />
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We are moving into a new home soon so I spent the afternoon packing up a few boxes and getting our "Recycle/Dump" trip items ready to go for tomorrow. A sweet man from our church and his granddaughter (who is also our babysitter) are coming over to help us get the stuff taken are of. Sweet boy napped from 1-4:30 so I was able to get a lot done and even snuck in some Days of Our Lives. Thank goodness!<br />
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We got ready to dress for Karate and Big Boys uniform pants were covered in mud...REALLY? I guess that what happens when I left Big Boy talk me into walking to and from the SKIES building. Thank goodness his instructor understood that it was Mom's fault for not washing his uniform before today. Sorry dude, mom's mind is in 100 places. I have a few other things that are a little more important to worry about.<br />
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Tonight we spent some time with our new landlords. They are some of the kindest people we've ever met. They are leaving to go to the South for a year or 2. We look forward to taking care of their home while they are away. They are coming back to Colorado once his time in another state is done. I'll share some photos of the house eventually. <br />
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Daddy took us to eat BBQ sammies for dinner @ Bird Dog BBQ and it was delish! I think Breezy and I ate 3 pounds of Fried Okra! It's our favorite along with some sweet tea! <br />
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Now, were FINALLY home for the night. We converted Brudder's bed to a toddler bed tonight and he's sleeping peacefully like a big boy! When I was putting his diaper on before I laid him down I almost had a total meltdown. I've been on the edge of a meltdown for about 5 days and when it does finally come...WATCH OUT! It could be bad. <br />
Let's cross our fingers that both boys sleep in tomorrow. This momma could us at least 1 more hour of sleep! Tomorrow's a big day the Bronco's are gonna play some ball and I need to be coherent enough during the game to not need a nap! <br />
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Night Yall!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><div align="center"><a href="http://www.amazingcounters.com" target="_top"><img border="0" src="http://www.amazingcounters.com/counter.php?i=320279&c=961150" alt="free web counter"></a><br><small><a href="http://www.allonlinecoupons.com" target="_top"><font color="#999999">Discount</font></a> <a href="http://www.allonlinecoupons.com/st/oreck/" target="_top"><font color="#999999">Oreck</font></a> <a href="http://www.bestonlinecoupons.com/coupons/oreck.asp" target="_top"><font color="#999999">Vacuum</font></a></small></div></div>The Brezina'shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12184671627459530090noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12593051.post-47063119779421540892012-01-12T22:53:00.000-06:002017-01-07T19:55:57.277-06:00What NOT to Say....<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I spent some time today looking online for things you shouldn't say to Military Spouses when their soldier is serving abroad. Many people would never know, but I actually get offended when many of these questions are asked. I shared with my co-worker recently the following things after attending a Military Ministry Partnership meeting together. <br />
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1. Don't ask me how I am. I'll let you know. <br />
2. If I seem distant and quiet, just let me be alone. <br />
3. If I need to talk about the deployment, I will. When I'm ready. <br />
4. If my office door is closed, don't knock. More than likely I want to be alone. <br />
5. Sometimes my brain will be in lala land, just leave me there. I'll come back!<br />
6. Don't worry about me. This isn't my first go-round. I'll be fine. <br />
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I'm sharing these things with you now as a general list of No, No's! I've collected them from several other military bloggy wives!<br />
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<b>1. “Aren’t you afraid that he’ll be killed?”<b></b></b><br />
Yes, everyday I am afraid. There is not a day that it doesn't cross my mind. <br />
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<b>2. “I don’t know how you manage. I don’t think I could do it.”</b><br />
If you don't think you could do it DON'T. My husband and I made the decision together to be a military family. We knew that the army life for us meant being apart more than being together. I didn't ask for your opinion...SORRY!<br />
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<b>3. “At least he’s not in Iraq.”</b><br />
War is over in Iraq my friend but it's still going on in other places and out of choices A. B. and C. he's probably in one of three. <br />
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<b>4. “Do you think he’ll get to come home for Christmas/anniversary/birthday/birth of a child/wedding/family reunion, etc?”</b><br />
Don’t you watch the news? No! They don’t get to come home for any of these things. Please don’t ask again.<br />
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<b>5. “What are you going to do to keep yourself busy while he’s gone?”</b><br />
Life goes on. I have 2 children. I work part time. I attend school 9 hours a week. I am going to be teaching 3 hours a week of dance/jazzercise classes. I volunteer at my son's elementary school 3-5 hours a week. I don't have to worry about being busy!<br />
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<b>6. “How much longer does he have until he can get out?”</b><br />
We'll my husband is a career Military Man. We just need to get through the next 12 months! It's all or nothing for our family.<br />
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<b>7. “This deployment shouldn’t be so bad, now that you’re used to it.”</b><br />
We do learn how to cope. We figure out ways to make life smooth and consistent. You never get used to your spouse being at war. The worry NEVER goes away. 500 minutes of every day are spent thinking about your spouse, talking to your spouse (if POSSIBLE), writing letters/emails to your spouse, praying for your spouse, talking to your children about your spouse. It is what it is...but easy is an understatement. <br />
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<b>8. “My husband had to go to Europe for business once for three weeks. I totally know what you’re going through.”</b><br />
No, really you don't. Your husband was gone for 3 weeks, Flying First Class, eating 3 hot meals a day, taking a shower in an actual bathroom and sleeping in a queen sized bed. My husband flew on a military flight that was jammed packed with soldiers,will be gone for 12 or 14 months, is sleeping on a twin sized cot or in a "coffin",taking a shower in a make shift bathroom where 20 other guys are showering as well, and is doing his best to get in 3 meals (in between sleeping, working 14 hour days and trying to stay sane.)<br />
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<b>9. “Wow you must miss him?”</b><br />
Well of course I do but your reminders are not necessary!<br />
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<b>10. “Where is he exactly? Where is that?”</b><br />
Well my husband is serving abroad. Unfortunately due to OPSEC or Operation Security I am unable to share that information with you. I want to protect my family and my huband. <br />
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<b>11. “Well, he signed up for it, so it’s his own fault whatever happens over there.</b><br />
Yes, he did sign up all on his own. Do you hear him complaining? NOPE! He knew what he was signing up for when he signed the papers almost 7 years ago. <br />
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<b>12. “Don’t you miss sex! I couldn’t do it!”</b><br />
Military spouses learn quickly that our relationships must be founded on something greater than sex. We learn to appreciate the important things. The hard truth is, most relationships probably couldn’t withstand 12 months of sex deprivation.)<br />
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<b>13. “Well in my opinion…..”<b></b></b><br />
Really, your opinion matters but please keep it to yourself. <br />
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<b>14. “OH, that’s horrible…I’m so sorry!”</b><br />
No need to be sorry he's doing his job!<br />
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If you want to say anything at all the safest thing would be nothing at all OR "Thank You", "I'm praying for you", "What can I do to lighten your load?". Simple is good but often times silence is better!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><div align="center"><a href="http://www.amazingcounters.com" target="_top"><img border="0" src="http://www.amazingcounters.com/counter.php?i=320279&c=961150" alt="free web counter"></a><br><small><a href="http://www.allonlinecoupons.com" target="_top"><font color="#999999">Discount</font></a> <a href="http://www.allonlinecoupons.com/st/oreck/" target="_top"><font color="#999999">Oreck</font></a> <a href="http://www.bestonlinecoupons.com/coupons/oreck.asp" target="_top"><font color="#999999">Vacuum</font></a></small></div></div>The Brezina'shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12184671627459530090noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12593051.post-33672493016821056022012-01-04T15:55:00.001-06:002017-01-07T19:54:19.415-06:00Going, Going, Gone!Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years have come and gone. <br />
Today is day #4 of the new year and the days until Breezy will be leaving are getting closer and closer. I've decided that I am going to make the most of this deployment for the sake of my family, especially our boys. I did not make a New Years Resolution because like most people, I didn't want to make a resolution to do something and not be able to hold up to it. I did set some goals for myself though; <br />
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1. Settle into a good, consistent routine with the boys so that we can all function withouth loosing our heads. (This includes Skyping with Daddy as often as possible!)<br />
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2. Attend a Small Group Bible Study once a week outside of weekly ministry responsibilities at FBC. <br />
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3. Work-Out 4 of 7 days a week (Zumba, Tredmill, Jazzercise, walking or biking).<br />
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4. Be debt free with a nice amount of $$ in savings by Jan. 2013 (excluding Car Payments and School Loans).<br />
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Realistic right? I thought so!<br />
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I'm off to get this house in order so that I can spend the evening with my Breezy! I'm making my nephew Jason's famous Grilled Shirmp with Asparagus and Mashed Potatoes for dinner.I'll share the reciepe another day.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><div align="center"><a href="http://www.amazingcounters.com" target="_top"><img border="0" src="http://www.amazingcounters.com/counter.php?i=320279&c=961150" alt="free web counter"></a><br><small><a href="http://www.allonlinecoupons.com" target="_top"><font color="#999999">Discount</font></a> <a href="http://www.allonlinecoupons.com/st/oreck/" target="_top"><font color="#999999">Oreck</font></a> <a href="http://www.bestonlinecoupons.com/coupons/oreck.asp" target="_top"><font color="#999999">Vacuum</font></a></small></div></div>The Brezina'shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12184671627459530090noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12593051.post-35537655129330209112011-11-18T07:23:00.000-06:002017-01-07T19:51:26.453-06:00Just What the Dr. Ordered!I told you guys earlier this week that I had not had much free time to blog but I think I'm on the way to "blogger-rehab". <br />
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The biggest reason for my sudden withdrawl happened unintentionally. I mentioned in my last post that I was offered a postion at First Baptist Church of Colorado Springs in March of 2011. I started on April Fool's day and before I knew it, it was time for my 90 do evaluation. Time was flying. Ministry was happening in full force. Easter was here, school ended, summer came and went, school started, Fall Festival has come and gone and now I'm one worn out little lady. I absolutely love my job but as any one in ministry can tell you, there comes a time when a time of refreshment is much needed. I am thankful that my co-workers have recognized this and have given me the oppurtunity to have some time off. So in order for me to get some down time, I have flown to Alabama with my 2 Breezy Boys, from our home in Colorado to spend 16 days with our families. I'll spend 10 days with my parents and 6 days wtih Breezy's. He's planning to join us in Florida this weekend. YAY!!!!!<br />
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I'm breaking the ice now by telling you all that once again my dear Breezy is heading back overseas in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. He is scheduled to leave early in the New Year. Unfortunately, because we are avaiation we will not make the 9 month cut off. He will be away for 12 months. We are both in pre-deployment mode and are trying to prepare ourselves for what the next 13 months will hold for us. I hope that you will join me in our journey. I will be blogging just like I did the last go round.<br />
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I'm out of time. My sweet boys and I are heading to Krispey Kreme in our jammies for some donuts and chocolate milk! They both decided that 6 a.m. was a good wake up time today. Nap time won't come quick enough. <br />
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Here's some pictures of the boys. They've both grown so much since March.<br />
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I have thought for weeks that I would find the time to start blogging again about the craziness that I like to call my life. Unfortunately, due to just that, I have not had time until now to sit down and really wrap my mind around all of the things that were/are going on.<br />
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I think I'll bring you up to speed from March 2011:<br />
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<b>March:</b> Wes was working alot already. We still did not have our household goods but we were slowly making our house a home. I interviewed and was hired for a job as the Children's Ministry Coordinator at FBC Colorado Springs. Clark started preschool at 1st Presbyterian Church and began to make new friends.<br />
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<b>April:</b> On April Fool's day I started my new job at FBC. Just in time for the Easter busyness. Carsen started Mother's Morning out at 1st Pres. 2 days a week. My parents were able to come for a 10 day visit. Our household goods arrived. We visited the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo and the Dinosaur Resource Center. Registered Clark for Kindergarten. Clark can tell the Easter Story from beginning to end and it just thrills my heart. He is insistent that he has asked Jesus to live in his heart and we believe that he has. We will begin working with him on the aspects of that and lead him slowly in the next steps of baptisim. <br />
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<b>May:</b> Carsen Lee turned 1 years old. We celebrated with a Goldfish birthday party. Clark graduted from preschool. Carsen is still staying very sick so we spent many days and evenings in the Drs. office trying to figure out the cause for his consistent cold/diarreah. We have a new Nanny and my boys love her. Carsen calls her JuJu!<br />
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<b>June:</b> I was consummed in June with VBS. We had an amazing turn out. I was well pleased with the VBS materials that were chosen for 2011. I work 80 hours a month, this month I worked close to 150. I know I was ready for a break when June was finally over. I'm already in a VBS way of thinking and it's only November. <br />
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<b>July: </b>I fell down the stairs of our basement and broke my right arm. Lucky Me! Sista,Sista came for a vist. It had been WAY TO LONG since we had last seen here. My boys wrapped around her finger very quick! We visited Garden of the Gods. Me and the little Breezy's went to camp in Woodland Park. We had 8 children and youth from FBC attend. Several decisions were made by our Kids and it thrilled my heart. Clark absolutely loved camp and is already looking forward to going back in 2012. <br />
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<b><b>August:</b></b> We began test this month to find out what Carsen's allergies are; dairy, pet dander, dust mites, nicotine and strawberries. We are still discovering other things that his little tummy can not tolerate. School started for Clark and Mommy this month.We love Clark's Kindergarten teacher. She is my age and LOVES books and music! My kind of teacher. I am attending classes at PPCC, hoping to finish this degree in Early Childhood Education. <br />
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<b>September:</b> Clark is the big 5.He is 60 pds and bright as he's always been! School is going well for both of us. I am doing my practicum in 2 different schools and staying very busy! On 9-11 we voted to begin a process in our churh called BridgeBuilding. It's been tough but it'll either make us or break us. Fall Festival Planning is in full force. More testing for Little boy. <br />
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<b>October</b>: Clark is playing soccer and is doing a fantastic job. I love to watch him interact with his buddies. Family photos and fall festival happened before Halloween. I was told by older congregation member's that this was the biggest Fall Festival that has taken place at FBC in many years. Sista,Sista has come for another visit and it was a total surprise. LOVE YOU SISTA. Thank JuJu and Wes for making everything fall into place. We are all so busy. <br />
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<b>November:</b> We're on a short vacation. Spending some time in AL and FL with our families. It's Military Family Appreciation Month and Veterans Day. Carsen is going to get his first haircut with Auntie G today and then Grammy is taking the boys to get their photos made today. Best event of all besides getting to fly home to see our families..My very best, childhood friend married her prince charming tonight! Beautiful ceremony and tons of fun reception. I'll have photos to share soon. <br />
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I hate that I have had to take some time away but it is time for me to come back in full force. Our lives will be changing again very soon and I know that you guys are always such an amazing support and are always curious as to what is going on with The Breezy's.<br />
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I'll be back soon!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><div align="center"><a href="http://www.amazingcounters.com" target="_top"><img border="0" src="http://www.amazingcounters.com/counter.php?i=320279&c=961150" alt="free web counter"></a><br><small><a href="http://www.allonlinecoupons.com" target="_top"><font color="#999999">Discount</font></a> <a href="http://www.allonlinecoupons.com/st/oreck/" target="_top"><font color="#999999">Oreck</font></a> <a href="http://www.bestonlinecoupons.com/coupons/oreck.asp" target="_top"><font color="#999999">Vacuum</font></a></small></div></div>The Brezina'shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12184671627459530090noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12593051.post-71628706684171512172011-03-17T12:59:00.000-05:002017-01-07T19:47:05.123-06:00Let's Keep it Simple!Our family eats "Tex-Mex" of some kind at least once a week. I'd love to broaden the meat intake of my boys but unfortunately, for the most part, they'll only eat boneless chicken/turkey breast, ground beef/turkey and on occasion steak. Since they are so selective our menu options are also somewhat limited. I try not to make the same meal more than once in a month. Therefore, I am constantly searching for new, simple, quick and wallet friendly recipes. Here are two that we've had this week that you are sure to enjoy...WARNING: They are not very healthy but with a few minor changes they could be.<br />
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<b>Doritos Casserole with Garlic Rice</b><br />
From the Kitchen of Kasi Sellers (Best Neighbor and Friend our family has ever had)<br />
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1 family size bag Doritos<br />
1-2 pounds ground beef or turkey<br />
2 Cans Enchilada Sauce<br />
Velveeta Cheese<br />
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Grease 9x13 pan and layer with crushed Doritos. Brown and drain ground meat. Layer on top of Doritos. Pour enchilada sauce over meat and Doritos. Cube Velveeta and spread evenly over Casserole. Bake on 350 20-30 minutes or until Velveeta is melted.<br />
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<b>Garlic Rice</b><br />
1 Tablespoon Minced Garlic (I buy mine in a jar)<br />
1-2 Tablespoons EVOO<br />
1 Cup Jasmine or Minute Rice (Minute cooks faster)<br />
Garlic Salt and Pepper to taste<br />
2 Cups Water (or more)<br />
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In a skillet brown garlic in EVOO. Add Rice, garlic salt and pepper and continue to "brown/sautee". When rice has reached desired color add 2 cups water (you will have to add more for rice to completely cook). Allow rice to boil and then reduce heat. Cook until FLUFFY!<br />
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<b>Crock Pot Chicken and Salsa</b><br />
from <a href="http://pearls-handcuffs-happyhour.blogspot.com/2010/05/i-stink-at-making-crock-pot-meals.html">Pearls, Handcuffs, and Happy Hour</a><br />
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1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts<br />
1 can cream of mushroom soup<br />
1 cup salsa (I measured mine in the soup can)<br />
1 pkg. taco seasoning<br />
1 cup sour cream<br />
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Place chicken, soup, and salsa in the crock pot. Pour taco seasoning on top (I mixed mine all together). Cook on low for 6 hours. Pull the chicken out and shred and return to the crock pot. Stir in sour cream and heat until ingredients are combined. Serve with Rice and/or on a flour tortilla as a soft taco.<br />
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*Serve with these optional ingredients; Guacamole,lettuce, Sour Cream and Cheese*<br />
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Enjoy!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><div align="center"><a href="http://www.amazingcounters.com" target="_top"><img border="0" src="http://www.amazingcounters.com/counter.php?i=320279&c=961150" alt="free web counter"></a><br><small><a href="http://www.allonlinecoupons.com" target="_top"><font color="#999999">Discount</font></a> <a href="http://www.allonlinecoupons.com/st/oreck/" target="_top"><font color="#999999">Oreck</font></a> <a href="http://www.bestonlinecoupons.com/coupons/oreck.asp" target="_top"><font color="#999999">Vacuum</font></a></small></div></div>The Brezina'shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12184671627459530090noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12593051.post-23023619482421720372011-03-14T13:16:00.001-05:002017-01-07T19:46:38.886-06:00Delightful....Enough Said!<b>Creamy Italian Chicken w/ Rice or Egg Noodles</b><br />
from: <a href="http://jennasjourneyblog.blogspot.com/2010/02/creamy-italian-chicken.html">Jenna's Journey</a><br />
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3 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed<br />
1 pkt. Italian seasoning (I used Italian Dressing Seasoning Packet)<br />
1 can cream of mushroom soup<br />
1 can (soup can) water<br />
1 chicken bouillon cube<br />
1 pkg. cream cheese<br />
Sliced Shrooms<br />
Green Onions (Optional)<br />
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Mix all together in crock pot and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours. Serve with Jasmine Rice or Egg noodles.<br />
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<b>Beef/Turkey Taco Casserole</b><br />
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Beef Taco Casserolé<br />
from: <a href="http://http//pearls-handcuffs-happyhour.blogspot.com/2010/04/casserole.html">Pearls, Handcuffs, and Happy Hour</a><br />
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1 lb. ground beef/turkey<br />
1 Small Yellow Onion<br />
1 can (16 oz.)refried beans {we used Rosarita}<br />
1 (16 oz.)jar salsa/picante sauce {we used Market Street}<br />
1 pkg. Taco Seasoning<br />
2 ½ cups tortilla chips, coarsely crushed<br />
1 medium bell pepper, chopped<br />
4 medium green onions, chopped<br />
2 medium tomatoes, chopped<br />
1 ½ cups shredded cheese {we used Colby & Monterrey Jack}<br />
1 cup shredded lettuce<br />
Sour Cream<br />
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Brown meat and yellow onion and drain. Return to skillet and add refried beans, salsa, and taco seasoning. Heat to boiling and make sure to occasionally stir! Coarsely crush your chips and place two cups on the bottom of a "Sprayed" 2-qt. casserole dish. Top evenly with the beef mixture and cover with green onions, 1 cup of the tomatoes, and the shredded cheese. Bake uncovered on 350 for 20-30 minutes or until the cheese is all hot and bubbly! Top with lettuce, remaining 1/2 cup of tomato, & half cup of chopped tortilla chip.<br />
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*We left out the tomatoes since Breezy and Big Boy both hate them*<br />
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Enjoy...We surely did!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><div align="center"><a href="http://www.amazingcounters.com" target="_top"><img border="0" src="http://www.amazingcounters.com/counter.php?i=320279&c=961150" alt="free web counter"></a><br><small><a href="http://www.allonlinecoupons.com" target="_top"><font color="#999999">Discount</font></a> <a href="http://www.allonlinecoupons.com/st/oreck/" target="_top"><font color="#999999">Oreck</font></a> <a href="http://www.bestonlinecoupons.com/coupons/oreck.asp" target="_top"><font color="#999999">Vacuum</font></a></small></div></div>The Brezina'shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12184671627459530090noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12593051.post-1091202138727259332011-03-14T09:40:00.004-05:002017-01-07T19:46:29.743-06:00Big Boy Drew the Names and Then Winners Are.......<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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We finally received our unaccompanied baggage last week, but seriously all we sent was our clothes and Brudder's bed...what were we thinking? We're hoping that our main shipment will arrive soon. I'm ready to sleep in my bed and not on an air mattress. I'm sick of sitting on the floor, or in baskets of laundry. <br />
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Big Boy has been sleeping on a "camp-out" but he hasn't complained one bit. We're going to be painting his "Toy Story" room this week so that it's all ready when our things get here! He's super excited about his new room. He suckered me into painting his room "To Inifity and Beyond Green" (he made that color up). On another note, we found out today that the cut-off for Kindergarten here on post is 1 October..Big Boy makes the cut off by about 4 days and will be going to FULL DAY Kindergarten next school year...Tear! We're so glad he won't have to go to Part Day Preschool again.<br />
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We've really had a time with Brudder staying sick since he was born. Since he was 3 mos old we've been told that he was lactose intolerant. We could never understand why he was spitting up,having diarrhea, staying so ill and keeping a diaper rash until we saw the pediatrician last week. Brudder has a MILK PROTEIN allergy instead. This is much worse than your typical lactose sensitivity. Since our visit we've eliminated ALL dairy from his diet, changed him to a hypoallergenic formula and you'd never know he was the same child...HE'S EVEN SLEEPING THROUGH THE NIGHT NOW :-). Now we're working to adjust our ways of eating so that we can feed him the right way. This change will be alot of work but totally worth keeping him well. <br />
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Boy Jack, the newest addition to our family is growing and driving me crazy. Potty training is "going". I think in another week we'll finally have this pee'ing and pooping outside thing down pat. Jack is still very hyper and jumps on the boys and they both hate it. We're working on obedience and I see "school" in Jack's future.<br />
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We bought a "new to us" car. I told Wes I wasn't going to be stranded at home everyday when he went to work :-). Being stuck in Germany was one thing but there's WAY to much that I can get done here to be stuck. Plus I'm hoping to get a part time job very soon!<br />
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We finally bought a washer and dryer. I love being able to just walk down to the basement inside my house to get my laundry done anytime I want AND I don't have to share them with anyone. I could do my laundry naked and nobody would ever know :-).<br />
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My momma and daddy are coming to visit very soon and Clark and I are very ready to see them. Clark asked me if his BoBo was gonna bring him a swing set and toys in his suitcase...had to tell him nope. BoBo does plan on doing some fun things with his boys while he's here and maybe even taking them to the toy store..why? Because ever kid needs toys. That's what BoBo says!<br />
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I'm sorry for the lack of photos but I can't find my camera cord. I think I packed it in our HHG shipment. I'll post some as soon as I can! I must go for now, Brudder is waking up from his nap and will be ready for some lunch!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><div align="center"><a href="http://www.amazingcounters.com" target="_top"><img border="0" src="http://www.amazingcounters.com/counter.php?i=320279&c=961150" alt="free web counter"></a><br><small><a href="http://www.allonlinecoupons.com" target="_top"><font color="#999999">Discount</font></a> <a href="http://www.allonlinecoupons.com/st/oreck/" target="_top"><font color="#999999">Oreck</font></a> <a href="http://www.bestonlinecoupons.com/coupons/oreck.asp" target="_top"><font color="#999999">Vacuum</font></a></small></div></div>The Brezina'shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12184671627459530090noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12593051.post-37368166316023295992011-03-07T10:49:00.000-06:002017-01-07T19:42:37.493-06:00Spring Fever Give-A-Away<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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*Photo by Sonia Boukaia*<br />
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I'm so very excited about this week's give-a-way. I've partnered up with two of my dearest friends and favorite photographers, to bring an offer to you that you will not want to miss. This week, March 7th thru March 13th, you all will be commenting to win the following;<br />
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<b>For my friends in Germany;</b> <br />
A 1 Hour (on Location) photo session with Mrs. Sonia Boukaia with Sonia Boukaia Photography. <br />
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<b>About Sonia:<i></i></b><br />
Sonia has always had a passion for photography. That passion became an obsession and eventually a business, when she had her first child. Sonia does not consider herself a professional or being in the photography business. She's in the business of capturing emotions, spirits, special moments and expressions. Sonia's photography is about being as natural as possible, so she utilizes the natural light of the world we all live in. Her goal is to create beautiful portraits in a comfortable,relaxed environment!<br />
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<b>For my friends from the "Wiregrass";</b> <br />
A 1 Hour photo session at the Dothan Botanical Gardens with Miss Amanda Hatcher from Snatches of Time Photography.<br />
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<b>About Amanda:</b><br />
I am Amanda Hatcher...from the small town of Headland, AL. My sister and I recently started a photography business called "Snatches of Time Photography"...because we believe that a good picture is a all about capturing that special moment in time, those priceless moments in life that take our breathe away! While we specialize in children and families, wedding and engagements, events, and photogenic head shots; we do our best to meet any and all needs! <br />
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These gals take AMAZING photographs..TRUST ME! They both work hard and do a fantastic job capturing the realness of your family, which I believe is the most important part of their jobs. My walls adorn work from both of these gals and I am always so proud to show them off. Take a few minutes and visit their websites and then be sure to comment for your chance at a free photo session<br />
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<b>Sonia's Website:</b> <a href="http://www.soniaboukaia.com/">http://www.soniaboukaia.com/</a><br />
<b>Amanda's Website:</b> <a href="http://www.snatchesoftime.com/">http://www.snatchesoftime.com/</a><br />
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<b>To enter all I need is for you to comment on this post with;<i><b></b></i></b></b><br />
1. Your Name<br />
2. Your Location<br />
3. Your E-Mail address<br />
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Happy Commenting!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><div align="center"><a href="http://www.amazingcounters.com" target="_top"><img border="0" src="http://www.amazingcounters.com/counter.php?i=320279&c=961150" alt="free web counter"></a><br><small><a href="http://www.allonlinecoupons.com" target="_top"><font color="#999999">Discount</font></a> <a href="http://www.allonlinecoupons.com/st/oreck/" target="_top"><font color="#999999">Oreck</font></a> <a href="http://www.bestonlinecoupons.com/coupons/oreck.asp" target="_top"><font color="#999999">Vacuum</font></a></small></div></div>The Brezina'shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12184671627459530090noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12593051.post-55930097999871247692011-02-21T12:50:00.001-06:002017-01-07T19:42:02.923-06:00A Little Piece of Home > Papa's Chicken and Dumplin'sMore food, more food...Yes, I'm gonna blog about more food!<br />
(yes I left the "g" out of dumplings on purpose)<br />
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*Picture courtesy of Food Network*<br />
(since I failed to take a photo of mine...they looked similar though!)<br />
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For weeks I have been craving homemade Chicken and Dumplin's so on Wednesday of last week I called my Papa and asked him for the run down. This task, that I thought would be so difficult turned out to be a synch. Let me tell you, 2 bowls later and a phone call back to my Papa on Friday, I am proud to say my Dumplings were FANTASTIC and tasted just like Papa's do! Let me tell you how I did it.....<br />
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<b>Papa's Chicken and Dumplin's</b><br />
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<b>Step 1:</b><br />
Cover with water and boil together in a large pot;<br />
1 Pack (8-10 pcs) Chicken Thighs <br />
2-4 Stalks of Celery (Washed and diced)<br />
1 Onion<br />
Salt and Pepper<br />
<b>Step 2:</b><br />
Remove Chicken from Stock, allow to cool, de-bone.<br />
<b>Step 3:</b><br />
Add the following to your pot of Stock and bring to a low boil<br />
1 Can Cream of Mushroom<br />
1 Can Cream of Celery<br />
1 Can Cream of Chicken <br />
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Return Chicken to pot of "Creamy Stock" and bring to a rolling boil<br />
<b>Step 5:</b><br />
Take 4 cans regular refrigerator biscuits and cut each biscuit into 4 smaller pieces.<br />
Add 1/2 of biscuits to "Creamy Stock" and allow to simmer for 20 minutes with the lid on the pot. (Do not take the lid off). Biscuits will rise to top and become very fluffy.<br />
<b>Step 6:</b><br />
Serve up your bowls and allow to cool!<br />
Add the remaining 1/2 of biscuits to your "Creamy Stock", replace lid and allow to simmer while you enjoy your 1st bowl. This portion should be ready in time for 2nds or for leftovers...which by the way these are excellent the very next day.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><div align="center"><a href="http://www.amazingcounters.com" target="_top"><img border="0" src="http://www.amazingcounters.com/counter.php?i=320279&c=961150" alt="free web counter"></a><br><small><a href="http://www.allonlinecoupons.com" target="_top"><font color="#999999">Discount</font></a> <a href="http://www.allonlinecoupons.com/st/oreck/" target="_top"><font color="#999999">Oreck</font></a> <a href="http://www.bestonlinecoupons.com/coupons/oreck.asp" target="_top"><font color="#999999">Vacuum</font></a></small></div></div>The Brezina'shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12184671627459530090noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12593051.post-32011019721142107822011-02-17T10:22:00.001-06:002017-01-07T19:41:31.495-06:00Delish Food....PCS Style :-)When your stuck in the house all day long with 2 children what do YOU do? There has to be an escape of some kind whether it be sewing, scrap booking, reading, etc. <br />
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My escape has become cooking during Brudder's afternoon nap. It seems to be very good stress relief and makes for a home that smells fantastic when Breezy comes in from his long day at the Hangar.<br />
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There are many meals that I know Breezy loves and I have always wanted to make them for him. In Germany I had a kitchen FULL of cookware, etc. and never seemed to find the time (or maybe the guts) to prepare them and now were in our new home, with NOTHING (but 1 pot, 1 cake pan, 1 cookie sheet and 1 skillet) and I've managed to make a dish that I know is one of his favorites (and didn't get the look) so far. It was so simple and easy that I decided to share it with you here. I took the recipe from The Pioneer Women and made it fit my cooking needs! I'm going to tell you how I did it and you can decide which way is easier.<br />
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<b>Beef Drip/French Dip</b><br />
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4-5 pd Chuck Roast<br />
1 Can Beef Consomme <br />
1 (16 oz) jar sliced Pepper Rings<br />
Italian Seasoning<br />
Garlic Salt and Powder<br />
Pepper<br />
Shredded Carrots (optional)<br />
1-2 Red Onions<br />
EVOO or Butter for Sauteing Onions<br />
Brotchen/Fresh Rolls<br />
Provolone Cheese<br />
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Season Chuck Roast with Italian Seasoning, Garlic Powder and Pepper and place in large pot. To your pot add consomme, 1/2 jar (or more) of peppers and 1/2 jar (or more) of pepper juice. In a skillet saute' onions and carrots until onions are slightly translucent and add to roast pot. Bring juices to a rolling boil. (I boiled mine for 15 minuted and then flipped my roast over, allowing for both sides to be slightly browned.) Reduce heat to medium/low heat (make sure you keep a simmer going) and place lid on pot. Allow to cook, untouched for 3-5 hours. Once meat is done/falling apart, shred with fork and return to juice for 5-10 minutes for added moisture. In a large bowl strain meat from juice, reserving juice for dipping. Slice rolls cover each side with butter and a little garlic powder, add meat mixture (I spooned a little juice over the top of the meat to keep from getting too dry in the oven), top with Provolone cheese. Bake at 350 degrees until cheese is melted. <br />
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*You can do this in your crock pot also and cook ALL day on low*<br />
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Here is the original recipe that I worked off of from The Pioneer Women; <br />
<a href="http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/2010/02/drip-beef-two-ways/">http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/2010/02/drip-beef-two-ways/</a><br />
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Do you like to dress your kiddos for all of those Special Occasions (Valentines, St. Patty's, Easter, Mardi Gras, Birthday,Turkey Day,Christmas)? Most of you know that I do. Since before Big Boy was born I was/still always looking for Monogrammed, Appliqued, Custom-made items that were made especially for him. I think it became an obsession...really! Now I have 2 boys to dress and the obsession just continues. Ask Breezy, it makes him NUTS!!!!<br />
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Today marks the first Special Occasion that Big Boy isn't wearing a custom designed shirt (in his 4 1/2 years here on Earth) and the same goes for Brudder in his mere 9 months. This PCS really did a work on us and to be quiet honest Valentines Day just plain slipped up. So, to make up for my lack of planning I've already gone on over to my "Go To Girl"; Kristen's blog Pretty Pretty Baby @ www.prettyprettybabycouture.blogspot.com and ordered this; <br />
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Pretty Lucky Leprechaun Hat Letter Shirt<br />
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Together, Kristen and I will be doing a St.Patty's Day giveaway. The give-away will begin today, 14 February and will be open until 11:59 p.m. on 27 February. One lucky winner will win a custom designed shirt similar to the one pictured above. In order to qualify please post a comment with your name and e-mail. On the 1st of March I will draw from my "Gold Pot" 1 lucky winner. Kristen will then contact you for the information she needs in order to prepare your Grand Prize.<br />
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In case you might want to know a little more about my friend, this is what Kristen has to say about herself; <br />
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I am a work at home mommy, I have a 14 mos old baby girl. When I found out I was having a girl, I started making hair bows and had an overwhelming need to be creative. Once she was born, I started hand-sewing number appliques on her onesies to take her pictures each month to chart her growth. I loved it, got an embroidery machine a few months later, and grew my business from just hair bows to custom shirts for little ones. I was able to quit my part time job in October to focus on just pretty pretty baby. I use high quality materials to create quality products. And I love what I do! I get to be creative and spend time with my sweet baby girl :)<br />
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PLEASE visit her Facebook (and be sure to "Like" it) and also her Etsy site at the following links;<br />
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<a href="http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/etsyprettyprettybaby">http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/etsyprettyprettybaby</a><br />
<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/prettyprettybaby">http://www.etsy.com/shop/prettyprettybaby</a><br />
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Good Luck and lets see LOTS of comments!!!!<br />
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*my links aren't working for some reason..I apologize*<div class="blogger-post-footer"><div align="center"><a href="http://www.amazingcounters.com" target="_top"><img border="0" src="http://www.amazingcounters.com/counter.php?i=320279&c=961150" alt="free web counter"></a><br><small><a href="http://www.allonlinecoupons.com" target="_top"><font color="#999999">Discount</font></a> <a href="http://www.allonlinecoupons.com/st/oreck/" target="_top"><font color="#999999">Oreck</font></a> <a href="http://www.bestonlinecoupons.com/coupons/oreck.asp" target="_top"><font color="#999999">Vacuum</font></a></small></div></div>The Brezina'shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12184671627459530090noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12593051.post-10244389366170040502011-02-09T09:44:00.000-06:002017-01-07T19:39:40.505-06:00It's Real Wild RideJan 19th marked the beginning of chaos for Breezy and I. It seems like the 19th was yesterday not almost a month ago. <br />
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The packers came on the 25th and 26th to pick up our Household Goods(HHG)and both of those days were a mess in themselves. The 25th was our big pick up of around 7000 lbs. They sent ONE packer and a truck to hold 4500 lbs. Needless to say at 2:00 p.m. they realized they needed 3 packers and another truck. The packers finally left our house at 10:00 p.m. On the 26th they were suppose to come pick up our unaccompanied items between 8 a.m. and 12 p.m. and guess when they showed up...7:30 p.m. YUCK! On the 27th we spent all day cleaning the apartment and moving our luggage to the Heeter's and on the 28th we cleared our apartment with the housing office at 12:30 p.m. What a busy week.<br />
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On the 25th I attended PWOC in Germany for the last time and it made me very sad. I had to say goodbye to many, but the final goodbye's didn't happen until the 30th, our last Sunday in Chapel. On the 31st, 5 of my best girlfriends came over to the Heeter's for Coffee and Cake and we said our goodbye's. It truly broke my heart. *Chelsea, Latrise, Iris, Jeanette and Rita thank you for your friendship and love.*<br />
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We flew from Germany on the 1st at 1:15 p.m. and finally made it to our new home in CO around 9:30 p.m. (8 hours difference in the time). We were whopped. We stayed with our old neighbors from Germany for 2 nights and since then we've been in our new house and getting adjusted. <br />
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I've got alot to write about but since we still do not have any furniture I'm sitting on the floors and my tailbone has no more life left in it. I'll post again soon...with photos :-)<br />
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Blessings are abounding!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><div align="center"><a href="http://www.amazingcounters.com" target="_top"><img border="0" src="http://www.amazingcounters.com/counter.php?i=320279&c=961150" alt="free web counter"></a><br><small><a href="http://www.allonlinecoupons.com" target="_top"><font color="#999999">Discount</font></a> <a href="http://www.allonlinecoupons.com/st/oreck/" target="_top"><font color="#999999">Oreck</font></a> <a href="http://www.bestonlinecoupons.com/coupons/oreck.asp" target="_top"><font color="#999999">Vacuum</font></a></small></div></div>The Brezina'shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12184671627459530090noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12593051.post-17153882416158106242011-01-19T22:02:00.000-06:002017-01-07T19:38:19.428-06:00In The Middle of the Night.....I'm singing songs in my head at 4:45 a.m. I'm up, not by choice, but because sweet Brudder has decided he does NOT want to sleep. He's had his bottle (for the 2nd time tonight)and now he's back in his crib deciding whether or not he wants to fuss,sleep, or play. I'm hoping for SLEEP soon. Breezy will be up in 10 minutes for PT and friends, hes oblivious to the fact that we're not sleeping! I'm thankful one of us sleeps good at night, or solid I should say.<br />
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On Tuesday and Wednesday we were able to get more things checked off of our "CLEARING" list. I'm pleased that we're actually ahead of the game now. I am planning to sit down with the list this morning to figure out just how much we can get done in the next 72 hours. The biggest thing we've accomplished this week is, we headed up (or down) the road to another Installation for our POV inpsection and shipment. We passed with flying colors and now our car is headed to Dallas, TX. We'll have to drive or fly to pick it up which is going to be a chore in itself. <br />
I'm sure when we get the notification to come pick it up it will be a happy, happy day! Oh,PCS'ing how you are literally consuming my life. I'm ready to put you behind me.<br />
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Tonight I was laying in bed when a FLOOD of emotion took me over. All I could think about was my precious Aunt who went on to Glory only days ago. I realized that in the chaos of all that has wound me up in the last 3 weeks I had not mourned like necessary. I'm a lot like my mother when it comes to this, but I never realized it until now. Oh, how I wish that I could have had one last visit. One more chance to tell her how much I love her. I have a special bond with most all of my Aunts and Uncles but for some reason the bond I share/shared with my mom's sister's over the years are a little different. I have wonderful memories of my Aunt Carol. I could go on for days sharing them with you, but that could take hours. I'm taking all of my memories in and sealing them forever!<br />
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The alarm clock sounded and Breezy isn't budging. Guess I'll go play mom and run him out of bed!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><div align="center"><a href="http://www.amazingcounters.com" target="_top"><img border="0" src="http://www.amazingcounters.com/counter.php?i=320279&c=961150" alt="free web counter"></a><br><small><a href="http://www.allonlinecoupons.com" target="_top"><font color="#999999">Discount</font></a> <a href="http://www.allonlinecoupons.com/st/oreck/" target="_top"><font color="#999999">Oreck</font></a> <a href="http://www.bestonlinecoupons.com/coupons/oreck.asp" target="_top"><font color="#999999">Vacuum</font></a></small></div></div>The Brezina'shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12184671627459530090noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12593051.post-56844314655725665682011-01-17T15:16:00.001-06:002017-01-07T19:36:42.410-06:00Weekend Round Up & Bringing Up Boys (2 for 1)Friends, its been a busy, productive and FUN weekend. Breezy and I have been getting things done and it feels GOOD. Let me just give you a short summary of our last 4 day weekend in Germany....It should have been spent traveling.<br />
Thursday night after all the Chaos was over we had Pizza for dinner and spent the evening de-stressing. :-)<br />
Friday- Me and the boys ran around taking care of business. Had lunch at Subway and then did a little shopping for some odds and eds at the PX. We had a quick and easy dinner and again spent the evening just hanging out at home.<br />
Saturday- We packed a little and mostly just stayed around the house for the most part. In the evening the boys and I spent some time with my dear German friend Mrs.H while our husbands and her older children went to see Narnia at the theater.<br />
Sunday- EUCOM Chaplain, Ray Bailey came to be apart of our worship service. He spoke on "Being Nice" which is another post in itself. We had a pot luck that was pretty much a joke since the DFAC (Dining Facility)forgot to cook some of our food. In the evening we had several good friends over for Fried Pickles, Chili, Cornbread and Alabama sweet tea. First night of fun since before my surgery.<br />
TODAY- We cleaned out the car and spent the morning in our jammies playing old school Mario! Today is also Mrs. H's birthday so we spent the afternoon celebrating with cake and coffee at her house!<br />
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NOTHING exciting but with the craziness that is going to begin in the next 48 hours I needed to relax a little. Breezy even let me sleep in this morning and Saturday night Brudder FINALLY slept through the nights. <br />
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On two my 2nd "Thought"<br />
In all the books I've read on Bringing Up Boys, nowhere has it said that my son would be infatuated with pee'ing on things in public. Here's an example;<br />
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1. right before my surgery Big Boy RAN out of the Sanctuary through the side doors. I went after him only to find him pee'ing on the side of the church building.<br />
2. 3 weeks ago I got out of the car at church and Big Boy got out in a hurry, took off running across the lawn (I thought he was headed to the door...NO, he was headed to the tree...He had to pee and couldn't go a few feet further to the bathroom right inside the church<br />
3. YESTERDAY we had a pot luck after church. As I was cleaning up Mrs. H hollers across the fellowship hall..."Mrs. B look out the window." I did and so did everyone else, only to find Clark pee'ing on the tree AGAIN.<br />
4. THEN again yesterday we were cleaning and Big Boy was playing outside on the porch. He comes running in the house....MOM I pee'd through the fence.<br />
5. Lastly today we were out cleaning out our car and I look and he's by the building in the backyard pee'ing down the drain...wonder where the water/urine really goes. Picture this...little boy in his flannel Pj's with his pants tucked into his rain boots with his Spiderman jacket on.<br />
Let me say this, he hasn't figured out that he does not have to pull his pants all the way down so every time he's pee'ing in public hes got his pants around his ankels and his cute little white hiney flashed for the world to see.<br />
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Another note about pee'ing. <br />
We've been working with Big Boy in the evenings so he doesn't wet the bed in the night. On Friday night about 11:45 p.m. Breezy and I were laying in bed when I heard Big Boy get out of his bed and start towards the bathroom. I was THRILLED. I layed there thinking he'll potty and go right back to bed. The longer I listened the more I realized that he was indeed going potty but his urine was NOT going into the toilet. I jumped up and found Big Boy standing at the bathroom door, facing into the bathroom, going potty right in the floor...YUCK. After I finished laughing I asked him what he was doing and so innocently he said "Momma I'm just going peepee on the potty." Isn't that what we've been begging him to do. I just wish he would have walked about a foot further and actually made it into the toilet. <br />
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The joys of being a mother to boy. I wouldn't trade it for the world. <br />
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Its 10:15 and Breezy and I are watching the re-play of the Golden Globes. He's snoring already so I guess that means it's time for us to get to bed. 5:30 a.m. will come early for Breezy.<br />
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Tomorrow is my very last PWOC meeting. It's going to be bittersweet.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><div align="center"><a href="http://www.amazingcounters.com" target="_top"><img border="0" src="http://www.amazingcounters.com/counter.php?i=320279&c=961150" alt="free web counter"></a><br><small><a href="http://www.allonlinecoupons.com" target="_top"><font color="#999999">Discount</font></a> <a href="http://www.allonlinecoupons.com/st/oreck/" target="_top"><font color="#999999">Oreck</font></a> <a href="http://www.bestonlinecoupons.com/coupons/oreck.asp" target="_top"><font color="#999999">Vacuum</font></a></small></div></div>The Brezina'shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12184671627459530090noreply@blogger.com1