New Year, New Beginnings

Yes, I know. It's been forever since I've posted. However, I'm determined to change that this year. I missed my blogs! It was a chance to "air" what happened that day and to make me relized that it wasn't as bad as I thought! Plus, it gives me a chance to laugh at myself... very important!

So, where does 2011 start for me? WOW. Talk about a year. If you aren't ready for this, then don't continue on and consider yourself spared. LOL

2010 started out at Fort Hood, married and facing an up-coming deployment. In April, Jason decided that he didn't want to be married and wanted it over before he deployed. I had foot surgery in May and moved out to my parents at the same time. We divorced and I'm SO thankful I didn't allow him to talk me out of it again. (Yes, there had been MANY prior opportunnities). Divorce was final, and the kids were preparing to go back to school which means I had to find a job. I went to work for KISD as a pre-K Special Ed Aide. I LOVED my job, but knew my heart was with my Severe and Profound children, so continued to search for a job at the school with my boys. As luck would have it, one became open and I now work at Saegert with my boys and I LOVE it even more!

Meanwhile, Jason continued to struggle with the divorce and was eventually sent home early from Iraq to deal with his issues. The kids and I continued to adapt to the change in our lives and are doing very well. Jason got married this past week, to someone I considered a friend. Brodie and Colt are having troubles adjusting to him being married to someone else, but they know I will always be here for them!

As for me, I am actually in a relationship myself. I met Jimmie back in October and I am taking things slowly this time. I learned the risks of rushing into a relationship and will not regret this one at all. He lives in Alpine, Tx, and the kids and I have made 2 trips out there already to visit. The kids all love him and he has easily fit into our family already. He has a grown daughter and Brodie LOVES having an older sister! Jamie dotes on Brodie and Brodie hangs on Jamie's every word! It's cute! All 4 know Jim's ring and run to the phone and fight for who will get to answer it. I have always doubted what some called "true love," and "love at first sight," but after meeting Jim, I do know it exists. I just hadn't met the right one yet! God knew he was out there, and I had to go down my broken roads to get me to the one paved in gold. God brought Jim and I together, in this I have no doubt, and I am thankful!

So.. that's my life in a short summary. I plan on posting more often, as well as pictures. I hope that at least one person will enjoy seeing what I have to share. I have missed my friends and reading about their lives and hope that I will again reconnect with them here!

Until then, God Bless my friends and may you have a blessed 2011!

On the road again

Wow.. has it really been since December since I last posted! WOW! For those that are still checking in, thanks! I'm sorry I haven't posted in a while.

Things have changed and are changing. The reason I started this long is no longer on this Earth. God rest you Marsha. Now you can see the kids anytime you wish!

The next change is one that hurts my heart, but I know it's for the best. Jason and I are going our seperate ways. We are working together to make this an easy parting for all the kids. He is about to deploy for his 4th tour and we are starting our new lives before then. I am working at getting a job in our school district so that I can be at the same school with Riley and Brodie. Working in the school district will give me the same days off as the kids, as well as the summer! I'm actually very excited! Colt will be attending the day care at our church, I hope. I know it will be good for him, too. He needs some social skills! :-D Brodie is more than excited and ready to start Pre-K and I'm excited to watch her as she starts her school year! Randy has one more year before he goes to middle school... (I'm going to pretend I didn't just say that!)

Even though I know I am going to go through some tough times, I have the strength of my kids to help me make it! Everyone deserves to be happy and now we are all on the right path! I think that I will be posting more in the next few weeks because I found comfort in this blog when I needed it last time!

Please pray for the kids and that they understand and find peace in the changes coming. I worry about them the most. I know I am not a failure, but it is sure hard to admit I've been married twice and am single again!

God bless all of you!!!