tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4983151005451864301.post1409656616934476403..comments2023-06-10T07:34:00.169-04:00Comments on The Raftery Quad: Bumpy Pumpkin DaysSamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09156171273473687948noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4983151005451864301.post-21692618232146858602008-10-26T21:41:00.000-04:002008-10-26T21:41:00.000-04:00Thanks for all the beautiful and uplifting comment...Thanks for all the beautiful and uplifting comments! It's my friends and family that get me through these difficult moments!Samhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09156171273473687948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4983151005451864301.post-2853730375727185162008-10-26T21:24:00.000-04:002008-10-26T21:24:00.000-04:00I only wish I could be closer in miles to you duri...I only wish I could be closer in miles to you during these times of seperation from Jared. Hopefully we will keep you busy here in the frigid north when you all visit.You and Jared are both strong and focused people/parents. That's why this does work. Not everyone can handle this kind of life-the benefits are great but these long months away have to be difficult. I am so proud of you Sam-you are the glue<BR/>Love MommieAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00118640285354047818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4983151005451864301.post-42383186198528789892008-10-26T14:42:00.000-04:002008-10-26T14:42:00.000-04:00I don't know what you are going through, with your...I don't know what you are going through, with your spouse leaving, however I do understand the sadness you are feeling and dealing with the explanations, etc. I am learning about this tough journey in a different way right now. I know that God will guide us through the tough times and help us when we need Him most. I do believe that He gives us only what we can handle, I'm not sure how good I'm doing that right now, but I do believe that! Know that we will be praying for you, Jared and the kids as you embark on this time apart. Our house is always open if you ever want to come for a visit. We would love to have you. You are such special friends to us! Let's try to catch up soon!<BR/><BR/>Love,<BR/>Alisonalisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02913194386139698252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4983151005451864301.post-63113300957588778892008-10-26T14:04:00.000-04:002008-10-26T14:04:00.000-04:00Romans 8:28 I'll keep you in my prayers.Romans 8:28 <BR/><BR/>I'll keep you in my prayers.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4983151005451864301.post-74410200427902977192008-10-26T14:03:00.000-04:002008-10-26T14:03:00.000-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Elizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01086995054423616459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4983151005451864301.post-61614486498619038502008-10-26T01:40:00.000-04:002008-10-26T01:40:00.000-04:00Well, I should have called. We were at the pumpki...Well, I should have called. We were at the pumpkin patch today too and by the time we made it home it was almost 9:30 for you and I was afraid it might be getting a little late. I can't wait to catch up, I know life finds us each at a very "familar" place in getting ready to say goodbye again. The bumpy days are inevitable, but like you said, so are the reunions ahead! Focusing on that goal is sure to get you through...You are full of grace, and love, and light. You are a beautiful mom and wife. The proof is in the pudding, and when the going gets tough you'll do exactly what you did today, you'll go out and make lemonade out of the lemons! Much love from the opposite corner of the U.S.! Miss you...<BR/>BethBethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14761375271777584479noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4983151005451864301.post-82190971325677811472008-10-25T22:59:00.000-04:002008-10-25T22:59:00.000-04:00sam- i know the times apart are never easy. it is ...sam- i know the times apart are never easy. it is so hard to say goodbye to your best friend, and try to put on a "brave front" for your kids. you do such a great job though- kennedy and landon are so blessed to have you as their mom- and i know when they grow up and become parents themselves they will have a new found respect for what you have done.<BR/>in many ways i am sad that i can't go on this "deployment journey" with you- but know that i am here- because i truly do understand- and in a year from now maybe we will be laughing at a starbucks in d.c. with all the craziness of this year behind us...<BR/>love,<BR/>megsMegshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08891841184153535609noreply@blogger.com