That's Army Life!

A few months ago, I got into a little discussion with my sister, which started to turn into an agrument, on facebook, no less. Anyway, I don't remember everything that was said, but I do remember at one point telling her "we just don't know each other very well anymore."  She in turn said "People know you as well as you let them and you know me pretty well." I have been thinking about what she said a lot lately. I think she is right. My extended family doesn't know me very well. I havn't been doing a very good job of staying in touch.

I remember growing up very close to my siblings. Didn't have much of a choice, my sister and I had to share like everything. I hated it at the time, but some of my fondest memories are of my sister Katie and I, usually fighting, but I woundn't have changed any of it.  I was even close to many of my cousins. We had sleep-overs, went swimming, made up dance routines, even went to school together, and yes got in trouble together. Growing up I had always planned on my kids playing with and being good friends with their cousins, but God had other plans for me and my family. 7 kids, and 5 moves in 9 years has changed everything about who I use to be, but definatley for the better. The Lord has done a work in Phill and I that is nothing short of miraculous!

While I'm so thankful for my "military" famliy, I so hate to see my kids not even know who their extended family are.  So, anyone that would like to get to know Phill and I and our "quiver full" bunch or just wants to see what "army" life is like with so many kids, please read. The kids will be taking turns writing about what is going on in each of their lives and I know they would love for people to write back. 
                                        Blessing to all,
                                                     Jen