Thank You

Facebook is great on days like today for gathering gratitude from all of your friends and remembering the ultimate sacrifice. I like this picture because it's a reminder that it's okay to have a nice weekend, but that we should always remember those who have given up their weekends so we could have them.
I dedicate this quick tribute to all the other wives that know what it's like to ask your 27 year old spouse where they would want to be buried, or lived with fears hidden in the back of your mind, wondering if two Marines are one morning going to be on your doorstep. But especially to those who have had live through these realities and the loved ones they lost, thank you.

May: Organize

I had no idea how Organize was going to fit into my month of May.  I'd just packed most of my belongings into a truck (okay, most of my belongings were packed for me - which was AWESOME - it's too bad they won't be delivering and unpacking) and moved myself back across the country.  So in early April I thought...what on earth will I have to Organize!?  Not to long after I arrived at my grandparents I figured it out..

I need to organize ME!

I need to organize my thoughts, my papers, my children and especially MY TIME!

I still have important papers and a family to organize.  A house for sale. Preschool, doctor appointments, work changes.   How to keep up with my daily stuff and help my grandparents with the house!   It's been evolving over time, and I haven't figured out the best system yet in my finite space.  But yes, May has needed to be Organized.

As a side note:  I haven't written about my 'word of the month' nearly as much as I intended to.  I intended to ready and study and leave quotes and experiences.  All I can really say is this.  Each month I've come into the word.  I've had expectations, and existing thoughts about what the word would be all about.  And each month I have come to realize that the word can be about something completely different.  It's amazing.  And probably inspired!