September 11, 2011

Today I am grateful for my family, my freedom, and my country. I am so grateful for the millions of men and women who still believe in America. Who serve everyday to protect our freedoms. I am thankful for the people willing to help in times of need. The selfless people who put others need before thier own, whether they are in the Military or not. It is such a comforting thing to listen to the many stories of 9 11 and realize that thier are still good people in the world. People who care about others, no matter thier race, sex, religious beliefs etc. I am grateful for past and present leaders in our country who devote thier lives to keeping this country free. I love this land I live in. I am a blessed women to have my family and friends and my beliefs. Today in church we sang The Star Spangled Banner and you could feel the pride in that building. Everyone rose to thier feet, kids stood on thier chairs, and we all sang. What a beautiful thing. The freedom of this country and my religion go hand in hand. How grateful am I to know that I will always be able to do the things I want. Today I pray that the families and friends of those lost in 9 11 know that the people of America are 'with' them today, our thoughts and prayers go out to you.

A change of heart

I have always thought that I would love the city, and now that I have it I'm starting to reconsider! Don't get me wrong there are alot of things about the city I like, But as a whole, I'm starting to wonder what ever drew me to it? Maybe growing up where I did? I'm not sure. But lately I have dreaming of a big open feild to run in.



I miss the days when my boys could just go outside and get muddy and dirty and I didn't have to worry about other people or cars. I want my kids to be able to walk to school and the local store for snacks. I want to actually know their friends parents, not just casually. I miss knowing my neighbors and being able to trust them.
Lately I have been really thinking about how being in the city is changing our family. Maybe it's the coming holidays and seasons, maybe I'm just starting to notice it more.
Another down fall of the city we happen to live in, Phoenix, NO WINTER!! Now don't get me wrong, I am not a fan of cold weather. I would much rather live in the hear, and the heat hasn't been a problem, but not having a winter at all is killing me. I miss the snow. I miss playing in it and building snowmen. I miss the need for a jacket or gloves. I miss drinking hot cocoa after playing in the snow.

I guess what I'm getting at is being ready to settle down. I want to find our place in this world. Our 'town' I guess you could say.