MilSpouse Friday 6-11-11

Wow, it feels like forever since I have done MilSpouse Friday. May was a long month and kept me way too busy. The Soldier is gone and back in the sandbox, but he was able to be home for the oldest's graduation. (You can see the news about her graduation here and here.) 

I pray that the rest of this deployment will be very uneventful (i.e. no more broken appliances) and go quickly. I am so ready for him to be home!  

Next week will be a hit or miss blogging week, as I am traveling to see a specialist for my health problems. I really appreciate your prayers and if you have a minute, say an extra one for my mom who will be watching the kiddos. 

For all of you who come over for the free and bargain Kindle books, the latest post is here, with more on my Facebook page. 

And now... The MilSpouse Friday Fill-In!

Again, a big thanks to Wifey at Wife of a Sailor for hosting every week. I really enjoy getting to know everyone a little better. 

Photo from National Trust for Scotland

1. When you vacation what type of vacation do you like to take (beach, historic, adventurous, food oriented, etc.)? submitted by Megan Dub-Yuh
   
   Food is always good… Seriously, I love history and always want to visit historic sites when we are on vacations. I would love to visit the battlefields in Scotland and the GPO in Dublin, Ireland.
   
   
2. What is your best memory associated with a song (you know we all have tons!) submitted by Ramblings of a Marine Wife
   
   When I was about 8 years old, we took a road trip from Montana to Georgia and one of the big songs that summer was Honeycomb by Gary Morris. My sister and I would start singing it every time it came on the radio and keep singing it even after my dad changed the station. We drove him nuts for days.
   
   
3. If you had six months with no obligations or financial constraints, what would you do with your time? submitted by Married to the Army
   
   Work on my book. It might actually get done if I had nothing else to do.
   
   
4. What is one thing about you that people do NOT typically notice at first that you wish they would? submitted by Our Motto is Patience
   
   My amazing super model legs. Um, yeah... just kidding!!
   
   
5. …. submitted by The Three Turners: It’s a summer of sequels, and if you had to live in one of each of the following “worlds” (there are three total) which would you choose and why? 

–X-Men: Be a Mutant, what would your power be?

–Harry Potter: Be a Witch or Muggle?

–Twilight: Be a Vampire or Werewolf?

I suppose I would have to pick Harry Potter, since that is where the kiddos would be :) 

Linking up with "A Blog a Day While You're Away" for today's MilSpouse Weekly Roundup.

Have a great weekend!

Love,

 

67th Annivesary of D-Day

"June 6, 1944, 160,000 Allied troops landed along a 50-mile stretch of heavily-fortified French coastline to fight Nazi Germany on the beaches of Normandy, France. General Dwight D. Eisenhower called the operation a crusade in which “we will accept nothing less than full victory.” More than 5,000 Ships and 13,000 aircraft supported the D-Day invasion, and by day’s end on June 6, the Allies gained a foot- hold in Normandy. The D-Day cost was high -more than 9,000 Allied Soldiers were killed or wounded -- but more than 100,000 Soldiers began the march across Europe to defeat Hitler." - Army.mil

I can't imagine the horror, the pain, the total and utter destruction that they witnessed and experienced as they landed on the beaches or dropped out of airplanes and started on their march across Europe.

I am very thankful for their bravery and for all that they sacrificed to fight for liberty.

If you know a WWII vet, hug them today and tell them thank you. They don't hear it often enough.






Love,

Update and some Kindle freebies 6/2/11

I just have a minute while the Soldier is taking a cat nap, but wanted to put a quick update up. His leave will be over soon and I appreciate any prayers you send our way. I am dreading the rest of this deployment and I don't know how the kiddos are going to handle him leaving again. 

I have said it before, but these year (plus) deployments are just too much. Too much for kids that need their daddy, too much for marriages that are strained to the breaking point. Too much for anyone to bear. 

I am thankful that he was here for the oldest's graduation. It was such a huge milestone for her and we are very proud. (You can see the news about her graduation here and here.)

I promise to be back the land of bloggers soon, as long as I don't lose my mind...

I did get five minutes on Amazon today, so here are the newest freebies (and a bunch of bargains) for Kindle. Don't forget to watch the facebook page for any additions.

The usual reminders and disclaimers:

• Prices change often and without notice. Books are usually only free for a limited time. Always check the price before clicking 'download'.
• You can read these books, even if you don't have a Kindle, by downloading the free app for your computer or phone. For a full list of apps, please click here. If you have been holding off on getting a Kindle, Amazon now has a reduced price one with special offers (i.e. ads on your screensaver) for only $114.
• Please consider following my blog on Google Friend Connect or by 'liking' my Facebook page. I will post books as soon as I find them on Facebook and it usually takes a few days to make to my blog.
• If you download a book, please 'Share the Love' by using the buttons below each post to let your friends know. And please leave a comment, I love to hear from you!
• If you enjoy the free book posts, please consider shopping through my links when you do purchase from Amazon. The small commission I receive for your purchase helps me justify all the time I spend on this blog to my Soldier! Thanks :)

*Sorry, no pictures today. I want to spend every minute with the Soldier and they take too long :)

Free:

This Fine Life: A Novel by Eva Marie Everson

The Swan House (The Swan House Series #1) by Elizabeth Musser

Solitary: A Novel by Travis Thrasher

The Voyage of Promise by Kay Marshall Strom

Connecting in Communities: Understanding the Dynamics of Small Groups by Eddie E. Mosley

Journey to the Well: A Novel by Diana Wallis Taylor

2:46: Aftershocks: Stories from the Japan Earthquake

Bargains:

Choosing to SEE: A Journey of Struggle and Hope by Mary Beth Chapman ($2.99)

Pagan Christianity?: Exploring the Roots of Our Church Practices by Frank Viola & George Barna ($.99)

Quiet Strength by Tony Dungy ($.99)

Son of Hamas by Mosab Hassan Yousef ($2.99)

Have A New Kid By Friday by Kevin Leman ($2.99)

June Bug by Chris Fabry ($1.99)

Still House Pond by Jan Watson ($.99)

The Apothecary's Daughter by Julie Klassan ($2.99)

Left Behind ($2.99)

Plain Promise by Beth Wiseman ($1.99)

Church Planter by Darrin Patrick ($2.99)

Unplanned by Abby Johnson ($2.99)

What Is the Gospel? by Greg Gilbert ($.99)

Think: The Life of the Mind and the Love of God by John Piper ($2.99)

90 Minutes in Heaven: A True Story of Death & Life by Don Piper ($2.99)

The One Year Bible, New Living Translation ($2.99)

Scarlet Thread, The by Francine Rivers ($2.99)

She Walks in Beauty by Siri Mitchell ($1.99)

A Wedding Quilt for Ella by Jerry S. Eicher ($2.99)

Blue Like Jazz: Nonreligious Thoughts on Christian Spirituality by Donald Miller ($1.99)

Plan B: What Do You Do When God Doesn't Show Up the Way You Thought He Would? by Pete Wilson ($2.99)

The Mentor Leader by Tony Dungy ($2.99)

Enjoy :)

Love,