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I can’t do this.

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That's what I keep thinking.  It's this tape that plays in my head on the "incessant" setting.  Have you ever had sobs well up in your throat?  That has been me since last ... Read More about I can’t do this.

Future Football Player?

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Love this pic...  E. fished the football out of our "Daddy Box" (box o' stuff for J.'s care packages) and played with it all day.  Here she's taking a break to watch some t.v. and ... Read More about Future Football Player?

Dirty Work

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Of course, I always miss J. terribly, but especially so when it comes to husband jobs.  Like squashing spiders, and taking out the trash on Mondays...and unclogging pipes.  Must add to ... Read More about Dirty Work

Iraqi Mayor Writes “Thanks” & Plea to US Troops

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In this letter to the the 3rd ACR, the Iraqi Mayor of Tall Afar, Iraq, describes the American soldiers (3rd ACR) that deployed to their city as "lionhearted saviors."  The letter is actually a ... Read More about Iraqi Mayor Writes “Thanks” & Plea to US Troops

Happy Valentines Day, Daddy

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Dear J., I wish you sweet dreams til sunbeams find you.  Happy Valentines Day.  Love, Me (& E.) ... Read More about Happy Valentines Day, Daddy

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Tote Instructions

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This is Tote #3 - pics of this tote have actually been up a while.  Its so January (a tote from last month's anxiety).  I've moved on to more crises and furious sewing. :) As promised, the ... Read More about Tote Instructions

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