tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5576956386594856347.post6133767857102231833..comments2023-11-05T05:44:10.060-05:00Comments on Elegant WordArt 2: We BelieveBethanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07984984258251401496noreply@blogger.comBlogger48125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5576956386594856347.post-15023669106383461232011-01-26T12:49:03.026-05:002011-01-26T12:49:03.026-05:00i don't think i've ever left a comment on ...i don't think i've ever left a comment on your blog before, but i love your artwork and your zest for life. and i'm sorry that you and your hubby are going to have miles between you...but as the daughter of an army wife, i know you can do this. i'm grateful you have skype. i'm grateful you have the gospel and i'm grateful that y'all love each other so. you can do this! sending love your way from a strange sister in wyoming...Connie Babehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11373275360717043504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5576956386594856347.post-51732225768219405292011-01-12T07:31:34.169-05:002011-01-12T07:31:34.169-05:00Hi Bethany,
Just read this as I am just back from...Hi Bethany,<br /><br />Just read this as I am just back from a trip to Ireland.<br />I got tears in my eyes to read all of it and to read all the wonderful comments people have posted...<br /><br />Take care!! You got loads of people that are here to bear with you during this. <br /><br />Hugs from your Dutch friend<br />SuzanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5576956386594856347.post-88699792055621318712011-01-12T00:48:13.830-05:002011-01-12T00:48:13.830-05:00Bethany1 You are amazing! I have told you thi befo...Bethany1 You are amazing! I have told you thi before in a private email and I will say here again so that everyone can read it.<br /><br />If you ever find out how to bottle your energy faith and positive attitude, let me know I will buy it by the case fulls. <br /><br />I wish I had a friend like you that I could talk to and maybe I could get out of the rut Iam in.<br /><br />I love and admire you,<br />Maritzagr8mom52https://www.blogger.com/profile/02836523638970737896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5576956386594856347.post-4136774001768177512011-01-11T19:26:21.706-05:002011-01-11T19:26:21.706-05:00Bethany, I read your post only a few lines in and ...Bethany, I read your post only a few lines in and had all those feelings come back when my husband deployed 2 years ago to Afghanistan (and he is in the Reserves... so no base help here). I KNOW you can handle this... you are a strong woman witha strong faith that will help you, your kids, and your husband through this. If you need another wife to lean on, I AM here for ya! No matter what our branch of service, we are all one! (I am a Navy wife). therapy97@yahoo.comMKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15559146091268945498noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5576956386594856347.post-33161920772756281212011-01-11T11:01:29.570-05:002011-01-11T11:01:29.570-05:00Bethany, You hang in there, I know you can do it. ...Bethany, You hang in there, I know you can do it. So great that you got to talk with your hubby! We are all out here thinkging of you and cheering you and your family on. Your husband is doing all of us a great service, and we appreciate him (and your sacrifice). I'm not a religious person, but God Bless! MarilynMarilynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04085544920763495184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5576956386594856347.post-80138303584972292882011-01-10T22:49:36.801-05:002011-01-10T22:49:36.801-05:00You're going to make it! I know you will. Wh...You're going to make it! I know you will. What a great way for the base to let the families have some "fun" right before they left. Praying with you for safe deployment!debhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00284675994576112165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5576956386594856347.post-81161392976037786692011-01-10T20:48:07.604-05:002011-01-10T20:48:07.604-05:00Thank you, Bethany, for your sacrifice, for your h...Thank you, Bethany, for your sacrifice, for your husband, and for your whole family. Trust that though this will be a hard year in some ways, that it will be a good year in others. Be strong for Brent, your kids, and yourself. And make sure you have time for yourself, to regroup and recharge. Thank you, StarlaStarlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17576883737802605638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5576956386594856347.post-46046664670113281112011-01-10T19:42:02.573-05:002011-01-10T19:42:02.573-05:00I have tears in my eyes as I read your post. My so...I have tears in my eyes as I read your post. My son is active duty Army, facing his first deployment soon. My prayers go with you and your husband and your family. I am sure Brent hears "thank you for your service." Well, I'd like to say the same to YOU...for you are part of his strength. I pray this year goes quickly for you.Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10257030631550524415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5576956386594856347.post-86674247628917100762011-01-10T18:05:51.010-05:002011-01-10T18:05:51.010-05:00Bethany,
I wish you the best and a fast year. My...Bethany,<br /><br />I wish you the best and a fast year. My husband was deployed to Iraq several years ago for a year and a half. I know just how you feel. It's hard to be THE one that is in charge. Family and friends are great, but in the end they can't understand how hard it is. I made the commitment to myself that I was going to use the time away from my husband to become a better person and that really helped the time to go by faster. In the end I feel like that time apart from eachother, while difficult, was wonderful for us as a couple. Not because we had a bad relationship, just the opposite, when he left, but because we learned just how precious we are to each other. We are now much more grateful for each moment together than ever before. We truly learned that nothing on this Earth is more precious than our family relationships. We didn't have skype then, so you're lucky in that! Good luck and I know that the Lord will be with your family during this next year.Amihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06838950113136424820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5576956386594856347.post-72896097379834482862011-01-10T16:15:44.138-05:002011-01-10T16:15:44.138-05:00Th♥nks for sharing =}Th♥nks for sharing =}Tamihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08413661695139619548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5576956386594856347.post-68590539705631857562011-01-10T14:15:54.271-05:002011-01-10T14:15:54.271-05:00May God guide your husband while deployed! I also ...May God guide your husband while deployed! I also am a military wife and have been through about 9 year long deployments. Stay busy and time will pass! God BlessAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5576956386594856347.post-4373418414043583152011-01-10T11:42:09.890-05:002011-01-10T11:42:09.890-05:00Bless you Bethany and your dear family. Thank you ...Bless you Bethany and your dear family. Thank you for all the sacrifices that keep us safe. If possible I would love to send care packages to Brent to help out. If so please email me with his APO when you find out. My Son in Law is in San Antonio at Lackland AFB so I understand some of the struggles living the military life. Again.....thank you & continue Believing!Lois Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04980103116237740351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5576956386594856347.post-32987555672505653622011-01-10T10:59:46.311-05:002011-01-10T10:59:46.311-05:00Thank you for all your great artwork for those of ...Thank you for all your great artwork for those of us who are art/computer impaired hehe...my son-in-law was deployed 10 days after they got married and my daughter cried for 2 days and then picked herself up and got busy (as Pres. Hinckley said). Her sisters and I made a jar with chocolate kisses in it, one for everyday that Scott was gone-every morning she would wake up kiss his picture, say a prayer and eat a chocolate. Maybe with 5 kids you could do five different beans and then when Dad gets home make a killer pot of chili and have a party lol. My family thanks you and your children for their sacrifice and for your husbands sacrifice for my family and this wonderful country. It is families like yours that give families like mine something to look up to. You will be in our prayers. <br />ps. My DD is now an FRG specialist for hubby's unit-there are some really great things available for your kids to help them through. <br />mamajaxJacquehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05260679420183834814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5576956386594856347.post-54051657080101456782011-01-10T10:44:41.654-05:002011-01-10T10:44:41.654-05:00I am so sad for you. My dad was in the military u...I am so sad for you. My dad was in the military until I was 18, but he was never gone for more than 3 months at a time. However, you have learned so much about yourself lately that this next year shouldn't be too bad at all. Just remember to keep up the good habits you have started; reading your scriptures and saying your prayers are going to help you more than you know.<br /><br /><br />Then there is the things with Joe's lips. Vaseline, not chapstick, will help a lot with that. Or you can see if any of the doctors around there have any samples of a cream called PROTOPIC. That stuff is amazing at healing facial rashes/excema. I received four samples (and they are TINY) a year and a half ago and I'm still only through two tubes. <br /><br />GOOD LUCK this year. You will be able to get through it better than you think - just remember to rely on the Savior. He can get you through anything because He has already been through it all.The Hillshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14638214818752025580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5576956386594856347.post-31409998473416686622011-01-10T10:10:22.909-05:002011-01-10T10:10:22.909-05:00I was hurting for you while reading this. You are ...I was hurting for you while reading this. You are all so very strong. Can not even imagine being in your shoes. Prayers headed your way!<br /><br />by the way, I sent you an email seeing if you wanted my Family Dollar gift cards (sdwrdt at yahoo dot com)sdwrdthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02140436810837366060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5576956386594856347.post-14499387878935563872011-01-10T09:48:47.801-05:002011-01-10T09:48:47.801-05:00We said our goodbyes to our son this weekend so th...We said our goodbyes to our son this weekend so that the rest of his time before deployment can be spent with his family.<br /><br />Just know that you and your children are very loved and have many thoughts and prayers sent everyday on your behalf.Denisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07585475562944067413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5576956386594856347.post-53003964084032853472011-01-10T02:03:11.043-05:002011-01-10T02:03:11.043-05:00Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your sac...Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your sacrifice! As one who cannot serve I appreciate all who do & their families who share in the sacrifice!<br /><br />Thank you for sharing your life so openly, you inspire me. I am praying for you, and Brent.Sarah Ehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09866383345136961034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5576956386594856347.post-32566209285962223442011-01-09T22:08:40.051-05:002011-01-09T22:08:40.051-05:00Hi Bethany,
I follow your blog every day and love ...Hi Bethany,<br />I follow your blog every day and love hearing what is going on in your life and family. I am praying for you, Brent and your children. My gratitude to Brent, you and all the warriors and their families for the sacrifice and service on behalf of our country. God bless you all.SharonKayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13805295382955171936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5576956386594856347.post-68262998495296899312011-01-09T21:10:20.302-05:002011-01-09T21:10:20.302-05:00Just a quick note to let you know that a link to t...Just a quick note to let you know that a link to this post will be placed on <a href="http://www.craftcrave.com" rel="nofollow">CraftCrave</a> in the DigiFree category today [10 Jan 01:00am GMT]. Thanks, MariaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5576956386594856347.post-17533372869384848992011-01-09T21:07:34.847-05:002011-01-09T21:07:34.847-05:00Oh My! I have three sons in the military and when ...Oh My! I have three sons in the military and when my second son joined, one of his classmates mother's told me 'there is no way my son is going to join, it's okay for someone else but my son is not going to'. Needless to say I was flabbergasted. I am very proud now to say all three have stepped up to the plate. I know you are very proud of Brent and you should be. Hold your head high and march on, he will be home soon to enjoy freedom with you. God Bless you all!!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02107221419124829556noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5576956386594856347.post-74837939930672906672011-01-09T21:04:35.906-05:002011-01-09T21:04:35.906-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02107221419124829556noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5576956386594856347.post-2288779478477530342011-01-09T21:01:08.069-05:002011-01-09T21:01:08.069-05:00My prayers are with you and your family--thank you...My prayers are with you and your family--thank you for serving!! My brother is in Iraq with a wife, 2 kids, and one on the way at home. It can't be easy. God bless you and your family.Nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07858849501433092709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5576956386594856347.post-1414672851524513872011-01-09T19:36:56.679-05:002011-01-09T19:36:56.679-05:00We do believe. That's why we pray for those wh...We do believe. That's why we pray for those who have chosen to serve. I was one in your place. Prayer helps. You are strong!<br />Keep taking funny pictures and journaling.<br />We'll keep writing so that you know we are all pulling for your family.HighDesertGalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15980074118905388448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5576956386594856347.post-12961956685022196422011-01-09T19:03:47.398-05:002011-01-09T19:03:47.398-05:00((((((hugs)))))) to you and your children, Bethany...((((((hugs)))))) to you and your children, Bethany. I will keep you and Brent in my prayers. Blessings to you and many thanks, too, for all of the sacrifices all of you will be making during the next year.Sandy_in_MDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11308327709501887921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5576956386594856347.post-25521926774116073192011-01-09T18:24:56.152-05:002011-01-09T18:24:56.152-05:00Bless you all and thank you for making this sacrif...Bless you all and thank you for making this sacrifice for all of us. Holding you in prayer and asking that angels surround Brent and keep him safe.PSP Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11183675268382865911noreply@blogger.com