Life's little lessons.. Virginia..and more.....

Some days you just go through... very mundane day to day routine.. then there are others that just give you a wake up call or remind you of why you were created, why you are alive, and what your purpose is here or to just simply be grateful for what you have..period. My reasoning is to just be grateful!
You know sometimes it is really nice to have those reminders to somewhat bring you back to the simple non-materialistic ways of life.. something I think some of us all get caught up with from time to time... Over the summer I had a dream.. dream of moving back to the great capitol our United States... You know I went back to Northern Virginia not to long ago and it was wonderful. I got to see some old friends, family, beautiful scenery, the high life that includes nice cars and gorgeous homes... and then really had to really regroup after that trip... I would give everything to be back near the big city, near family, near friends, near the best schools in the country, BUT we would sacrifice.. I would probably have to go to work.. what is work outside of the home?????... living far away from Ricardo's job, and I am sure more. I am sure there is more adjustments that would be made, and we would adjust accordigly, BUT it is become a fact the the kids have adjusted well here and do NOT want to move.. As crazy as it sounds we have the opportunity to move back to Ohio where they absolutely LOVE but they do not want to be in a 2-A school.. LOL.. It is soo much more excitement to be in a school that is all about sports and winning.. something they can relate to and want to be associated with...
Marc and Justin will do everything they can to stay here until they graduate.. Its a tough battle for me because we have the perfect opportunity to move next year.. and could land some great orders.. BUT instead we have children! that do not want to move! that we are doing everything in our power to stay in the great state of Texas!.. even if it comes down to Ricardo taking a one yr assignment alone.. just to stay here... I hope they realize how much we love them!! If it were up to me alone we would pack up and move tomorrow.. Hey why not!! I am living vicariously through friends right now that are stationed in Hawaii, London, Berlin, and more... Another SAHM friend of mine are trying to visit our friends but so far we can manage to meet up once a year for our annual cruise meetup.. Our first meetup is this December! woo-hoo!!
Ok so getting to the reason of my actual posting.. I was in Walmart today around lunchtime buying items for our barbecue.. and witnessed the cashier manager going to talk to each cashier about different sales they had... Anyway when she got to my cashier she told her-- You know I am not trying to be snappy but I have been working my butt off here, then going to BAMC and spending 10hours there, then coming back to work... She must have had an accident in her family.. Not good.. But I felt for her and wanted to tell here but I was at a loss for words...
Next week though it is time for CHANGE!!!!! Since I am soo fortunate to have the TIME to give back that is what I must do.. while I am striving to get my degree on the side... My goal is 2-3 days a week volunteering, and 1-2 days school work.. I think that is a great start! Meals on wheels.. here I come! Then one other juvenile detention center which takes in kids who are actually remorseful-- still looking for that one~~ kids these days seem to think they can avoid the system... After doing my research I think there is no such group available!

Almost to forgot to add this blog.. one I check daily and for a good reasoning why it is such a great feeling to be alive each and every day!! It is alot of time to go back to when their crash happened.. but oh it is soooooo worth it!! That is a love story that is worth a book!!

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