Hump Day!

It's hump day Wednesday and it is a tough one. I am realizing that I like it better when Justin calls me in the evening rather than in the morning. For one reason only; that I think of him all day long and miss him more when he calls in the morning. In the evening, I only have a couple hours and then it's off to bed.
So Justin called this morning and thus, there is definitely a hump to get over today. God is good, all the time. All the time, God is good! That is my motto for today and most days right now. I do have it pretty good. I live in a beautiful place. My son is healthy and happy, for the most part. I have been continually blessed by the people around me, especially now that Justin is deployed. And, I get to talk with my husband on the phone and send him emails whenever I want. This war is like no other. I have to say we have it pretty good, considering, well that we are in a war and all. I will still send him packages and letters though I am very glad that I have other modes of communication.
So here it is, I have to get this off my chest. And if any of you friends here in Tucson are reading, listen up!!
I am tired of you all hating it here! I like it here and will continue to like it as long as I live here. God has made this place and I plan on enjoying it because it and the people who live here are His Creation! Yes, it is hot, but so is everywhere else in the middle of the summer!
There, I said it and that is it. No more!!

Birthdays!

One year ago yesterday, my little one was born. I spent most of my day thinking about this little miracle who was so intent on staying comfortable inside my belly. We had to evict him since the movers were coming and I didn't really feel like driving across the country knowing that he could change his mind at any moment. So now I have an incredibly curious, happy and loving little boy who is definitely all boy!
It's pretty hard to remember life pre-Mitchell. So now that he is 1, I definitely need to push myself to get out more. I went out with the girls last night, a blast! So next on the list, date night with my hubby! I do need to really push myself to adore him the way he deserves and get my priorities back in line. God, Justin, then Mitchell! It is a daily process of trying to remind myself of this and yet I don't do it. I really haven't spent the time I need, and that I crave, in the Word. Why is this so difficult? So I am signing off and going to have some needed God and me time!!!

Family

We just returned from a trip to the East Coast for Grandma Nina'a funeral. This was a once in a lifetime chance to get to meet the rest of the Bremer family and so we thought it necessary to go. Honestly, I was not thrilled with the idea of travelling that far with a 10 month old. Justin was pretty set on going and I really wanted to go, but just didn't want to deal with changing three time zones and flying for an entire day! Mitchell did great and I even did great! The Bremer's are all absolutely incredible people and I really hope to keep up with them now. We were also able to see an Uncle and family from the other side of the family as well as some family friends.
I really have to say that I am upset that we didn't keep up with the Bremer's until now. I don't understand the family dynamic and probably never will, but it is sad that so much time has lapsed and relationships have been amiss. So now it is my goal to bring us back together. I'm sorry that Nina had to pass away in order for this to happen. I am really glad, now, that Justin was able to visit back in March and to have a peace about his grandmother. I had only met her once and she has left a mark on me. She had this energy that you really don't see anymore. Even in her 80's, she was running circles around both Justin and I. I missed the ceremony at the church due to Mitchell needing a nap and I am sad that I missed it. Mainly to hear all of the wonderful stories of Nina and the family. Justin shared that he always remembered having lobster when visiting Nina. And until he was about 8, he thought that she was getting the lobster from the pool behind the house! How great to just go outside and pull your dinner out of the pool!
I hope Nina knew how much she was loved and how much she will be missed! One grand daughter made a video documentary in memory of Nina and I hope to get a copy. It really captured her beauty! Enough said!

Sitting in the sun at my parents house, and wondering how much warmer it is in Tucson! Mitch should be getting up soon but just feeling like writing today. Justin is in Baltimore and was able to visit with his uncle yesterday and also visit his grandmother, Nina. I am so glad that he was able to do this. I met Nina about 7 years ago and I haven't seen her since. She has dementia and has been in a nursing home for a couple years now. Justin was able to visit with her a bit, and Uncle Jerry said that she recognized Justin. Justin said that her favorite thing to do is play with a stuffed animal. I feel extremely blessed that I was able to meet her when I did, though I really should visit again soon!