September 9, 2010Well, I'm excited to say that last night was my last overnight stay at the hospital for IV chemotherapy!  It's been a long month and we've had amazing help from friends to help us get through it!  We've had meals delivered, the house cleaned, and my in-laws here for a week to help … Continue reading Kathy’s Journey-Physical and Spiritual- #2

       Tuesday, August 24, 2010 7:12 PMKathy's JourneyAugust 24, 2010Well, I'm laying in the hospital bed in room 631J at Tacoma General Medical Center and am feeling like my life is surreal right now.  How in the world did I end up here?  Two months ago, I was going to the gym everyday, playing basketball … Continue reading Kathy’s Journey-Physical and Spiritual- Post #1

Well, people...one year ago this week we had said goodbye to Earl for a year tour in Iraq. That journey is finally over, and I can honestly say I am a better person for having gone through it. I'm not naive enough to think he won't deploy again, but having an idea of what to … Continue reading Deployment Journal/Blog Week 52

Oh my gosh, have I really gone 25 weeks without a blog?! Yes, I know you've all been barely making it through your day without a long, drawn-out story from me, so I decided to pick up my old habit these last few weeks before Earl comes home.If you're wondering why I haven't blogged at … Continue reading Deployment Journal/Blog Week 45

Tonight is New Year's Eve-2009 and as I sit at my parent's kitchen table in Queensbury, NY; I am suddenly hit with an overwhelming sense of nostalgia. Ten years ago tonight, my husband and I had recently begun our courtship and were celebrating the new year seperately then as well. He went home to California … Continue reading Deployment Journal/Blog Week 20

Yes, you read correctly...week 16! I'm a huge slacker for not writing a blog in so long, but seriously people...do you want to know every mundane detail of my life? I'm going to answer that for you by saying, NO, you don't! So, after a 4 week hiatus, I believe I have enough information to … Continue reading Deployment Journal/Blog Week 16

Well, here we are again people. I feel like a deer in the headlights...I'm frozen out of the intense pressure I feel (from myself) to make you all laugh and laugh. However, I really don't have anything funny to talk about. I've just got a summary of the week, so I'll just get started and … Continue reading Deployment Journal/Blog Week 12

Helllo friends and family! You may have been wondering why I haven't blogged for weeks 9 and 10 and I'll tell you, it wasn't because I have so much going on! The fact is, I had NOTHING going on, and didn't want to bore you with the mundane details! I really don't have too much … Continue reading Deployment Journal/Blog Week 11

Well, I suppose some of you must be praying for me to grow in my faith and strength, because the Lord has been giving me plenty of opportunities for it. After I tell you a couple short stories, you'll understand why I just want you to pray for an easy time for me while Earl … Continue reading Deployment Journal/Blog Week 8

Okay, I'm going to just say it...I'm so pissed off right now. When you see how long this blog is-you'll know why. I had this whole thing typed out, and my internet "stopped working" and I lost the entire page. REALLY?!?!? I am in serious distress right now...if anyone deserves to get cut some slack, … Continue reading Deployment Journal/Blog Week 7