Sunday, August 8, 2010

Blog therapy…?

idea8 This post is a thank you for following and commenting on my blog. You know how you can make someone’s day by giving them a compliment or just casting a genuine smile their way; your comments are that compliment or that smile to me. If you’ve been with me since my initial posts, you probably know that i’m a military wife.


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That means having to deal with a husband who is deployed(off fighting the war) all the time. Well, i have seen a number of those deployments and each time seems to be more difficult than the next. I have been without dearest husband for 8 months and counting because he’s deployed again.


whitespace  Blogging is actually helping me cope with his absence. Usually, i would be at work (i’m a teacher)and the time didn’t seem to stand still when i’d be so busy with my job.However, after the birth of baby Zion, we decided that i should stay home to be a full time mom for a while. 

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 Baby Zion does keep me very busy and i'm thoroughly sleep deprived( but i'm not complaining:-)).
 
idea14  However, my personality is such that i have to be “doing something”. That something is usually something creative. Hence the birth of this blog which now involves you and as a result is now helping me cope with my husband’s absence.:-)
 
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  It’s an amazing feeling to know that the content i post is appreciated by so many of you:-).  I thoroughly enjoy reading each comment. They definitely add a human touch to my blogging experience.
 
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Again, thank you all!  xo
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30 Comments:

At August 8, 2010 at 2:54 AM , Anonymous Anonymous said...

Thank YOU for sharing with us and taking us along for the ride! :)

 
At August 8, 2010 at 8:17 AM , Blogger agnes said...

ton blog est super, je viens juste de le découvrir.
Tes photos sont vraiment magnifiques.

 
At August 8, 2010 at 8:31 AM , Blogger agnes said...

Etre mère est le plus beau métier du monde.
Bon courage.

 
At August 8, 2010 at 8:59 AM , Blogger pve design said...

One of my twin sons wants to have a military career....I hope that his wish is to have what makes him happy and challenged and the other would be to have a wife who has independence and creativity to inspire and lead of life side by side, no matter the distance.
I really love how you have so much energy to keep a blog while raising a wee one independently. You both must be proud of all your efforts.
pve

 
At August 8, 2010 at 10:05 AM , Blogger Linn said...

Hi:)
Thanks for stopping by my blog, and leaving a nice comment...
I really like your blog, and i am therefor a follower:)

Have a very nice day - SP

 
At August 8, 2010 at 10:22 AM , Blogger Jaime @ laviejaime said...

What a sweet post :) Blogging is very special to me too.

Happy Sunday!

 
At August 8, 2010 at 11:12 AM , Blogger Oh, My Darling said...

Aw, what an inspiring post! It sucks that you have to be away from your husband for so long, but I'm very glad that you've pursued ways to stay occupied in his absence. Thanks for sharing this with us!

 
At August 8, 2010 at 11:28 AM , Blogger paislea said...

Thank you for sharing that with us! I am a newer follower and so I did not know this about you. It's always fun and interesting for me to get to know people through their blogs. It's like a whole community of people that lift you up and make you feel better. I just wish that life was like that everyday, wherever we go. Unfortunately, that's not the case.

I'm glad that you have this blog and all of us to bring that smile to your face. You are a lovely lady and have THE cutest baby boy. I adore him. If ever you need something, just call out to us and we'll be there!

I hope you're having a wonderful sunday!

allisterbee

ps. great pictures! they're gorgeous!

 
At August 8, 2010 at 12:42 PM , Blogger paislea said...

Stacey- I'm so glad that we are getting to know each other through our blogs. It's been so much fun!

I would like to think that if we were in the same area, we would be friends! You are an amazing woman. And you're so strong from the sounds of it. Being able to care for your baby and yourself while you're husband is gone.

I admire you. Stay strong and know that we love you!

allisterbee

 
At August 8, 2010 at 12:57 PM , Blogger Tina said...

I had no idea yor husband spend a lot of time away from you and your little baby. That must be very difficult. My common- law spouse used to work away from home a lot before, but were able to come home in the weekends. I can´t imagine how it would be if he went away several months, and as a military!!!
You must be a very strong woman and I truly admire you!!!
Thank You for always dropping by my blog, I´m always looking foward to it!
You seem to be a loving, caring, beautiful person and I wish you and your family all the best!
Lots of love from Sweden!

 
At August 8, 2010 at 4:02 PM , Blogger Barbara von Enger said...

What a sweet, honest and thoughtful post.
So very touching, too. Indeed it must be difficult for you with husband away at war.
Oh, my, you are one strong girl. Kiss the baby for me;-)

 
At August 8, 2010 at 5:19 PM , Blogger LimePalmtree said...

Thanks to you also. I too have known what its like to have a spouse off fighting this war. My thoughts and prayers are with you daily as you continue to wait for your husband's safe return. I have enjoyed your blog. Keep up the good work.
Blessings-P

 
At August 8, 2010 at 5:53 PM , Blogger Couture Carrie said...

Oh darling thank YOU!
What a lovely post!
I am so glad that blogging has helped you :)
Keep up the gorgeous work!

xoxox,
CC

 
At August 8, 2010 at 6:18 PM , Blogger Stephanie Beast said...

wow!
Your pictures are just amazing !!!
love that one with all the hats !
xoxo
Stéphanie

http://stephanieblogmode.blogspot.com

 
At August 8, 2010 at 8:02 PM , Blogger MANDY said...

You are such an inspiration, your glass half full attitude will get you through .... I will think of you every time I see those brave men now, you wives waiting at home deserve medals of your own !!!
Glad your blog is helping you through, it is pretty great!!!

 
At August 8, 2010 at 8:36 PM , Blogger STYLE'N said...

Wow! thanks for sharing...I had no idea. And I agree with Mandy above-you are an inspiration! and, I am glad you are finding some comfort with blogging. And I am so glad we have found each other's blogs! And thanks for your sweet comments on my post today.
Naina

 
At August 8, 2010 at 9:30 PM , Blogger Grace said...

it's a brave thing you do! and I'm glad we can all be here for each other!

Love Grace.

 
At August 9, 2010 at 12:30 AM , Blogger Audrey Allure said...

I love how blogging can keep us connected! It is a great community and outlet :)

 
At August 9, 2010 at 12:43 AM , Blogger bron @ baby space said...

Aww, what a lovely post. Having your husband be away and taking care of bub on your own is...(brave, strong, courageous, tough, lonely, amazing, selfless...) worthy of a HUGE bloggy hug. Happy to be 'in therapy' with you :)

 
At August 9, 2010 at 12:50 AM , Anonymous Anonymous said...

Blogging is such a great outlet, I'm glad that you're enjoying it!

 
At August 9, 2010 at 3:40 AM , Blogger jemina said...

Thank you so much for sharing, we are all with you and for you , and thank you for starting this blog, I love it and please keep in touch, sending you the Love Hugs Friendship and Kisses, jemina, xoxo

 
At August 9, 2010 at 5:44 AM , Blogger Unknown said...

fabulous xx

 
At August 9, 2010 at 7:18 AM , Blogger k said...

I had no idea you've been without him for 8 months!!! And here I am complaining that Mark will be gone for 3 weeks :p I can't even imagine :( My heart goes out to you. When does he come home?

 
At August 9, 2010 at 8:33 AM , Blogger Keith said...

Thanks for sharing all of that with us. You are an incredible woman. God bless you and yours. I wish you all the best.

 
At August 9, 2010 at 10:38 AM , Blogger Kristen said...

Great post! I bet it is hard with your husband being deployed a lot — we have a friend that's in the same situation. Thank you to him and his service!

You have a wonderful blog and your creativity shows through it!

 
At August 9, 2010 at 10:44 AM , Blogger Jude said...

Hi Stacey - oh, this is such an inspiring post! I did not know and I am so touched by this (I also have to live an ocean away from my significant other at times...due to work...nothing like the military though, I know). I'm thinking of you & sending good (sunny, Hawaiian :-)) vibes your way. Your blog is so beautiful and it's been wonderful to share that "human touch" with you, thank *you* for sharing with us!

 
At August 9, 2010 at 4:41 PM , Blogger Unknown said...

Hi! I really enjoyed learning more about you. I adore your blog so much, so its nice to know more about the woman behind it. Hope you get your husband home safe real soon...and Zion is about the cutest name!
xx
Sue

 
At August 9, 2010 at 11:45 PM , Blogger NENSA MOON said...

Hi Stacey, as I'm new here i didnt know you live apart wth your husband... but I'm sure you won't feel lonely as you have a wonderful little man beside you and also have us around here in blogoshpere..
We love you Stacey.. Thanks for always sharing with us.
hugs and kisses
nensa

 
At August 10, 2010 at 2:59 AM , Blogger Charlotta Ward said...

Hon I know from your email that your husband is in the army, but I had no idea he was gone for so long each round. I bet it is hard, but know that we are here and that you are not alone.
When is he home next? I bet he will be gobsmacked by how much Zion has grown!! Good that you at least have one man in the house! :)
And what a cutie he is!!

Lots of hugs
xx C

 
At October 1, 2010 at 8:39 AM , Blogger Unknown said...

I just read this post Stacey and I have to say a big thankyou to your husband for being a man that will fight for all of us and thankyou for being a strong inspirational woman. I am lucky enough to have my hubby work here in the same city and somedays I find Motherhood tough.
YOu have just made me appreciate my challenging motherhood days that much more.

 

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