tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6876178142648092331.post6946917545290842555..comments2023-04-07T09:05:13.083-07:00Comments on Every Day Stories: Becoming RealUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6876178142648092331.post-37429563839739856132010-08-29T05:34:56.063-07:002010-08-29T05:34:56.063-07:00Love to you and your boys and of course your DH! &...Love to you and your boys and of course your DH! <3<br /><br />(BTW, I'm Libby and I work with your mom at school and hear about your beautiful boys all of the time! :-) )<br /><br />I have been praying for you and Mike knowing that he is deployed now... I have never been in your shoes, and will never pretend to know the thoughts and fears you have each day. I can only pray for each of you. <br /><br />One of my dearest friends has been in your shoes twice... she has 2 boys also, who have watched their daddy be deployed and return home only to leave again. The oldest boy (8 y.o. now) has certainly been changed by the deployments. BUT I hope and truly pray that he will take these experiences and emotions and use them for the betterment of his character. He is an independent young man; he is the 'protector'. He acts like a hawk, looking out for his mom and his new little 1 year old sister. <br /><br />May you find peace each day, and may you find the words to talk openly to your boys and reassure them of Mike's love and devotion. Take time for yourself along this journey.libbyslphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11804797284082653227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6876178142648092331.post-39726470719329948102010-08-21T21:32:33.844-07:002010-08-21T21:32:33.844-07:00Hi I found your blog through MBC and you have a be...Hi I found your blog through MBC and you have a beautiful family. I will be prayin for you and your littles as well as your husband in the coming weeks.<br />Blessings,Cheryl @ On the Old Pathhttp://ontheoldpath.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6876178142648092331.post-14609071931889537682010-08-21T16:22:45.350-07:002010-08-21T16:22:45.350-07:00I agree with Casey wholeheartedly and so wish we c...I agree with Casey wholeheartedly and so wish we could visit with you all! I got teary eyed reading this post and will really be praying HARD for the boys during this time, as of course for you and Mike. You guys are SUCH a blessing to us and SO strong and amazing and we pray God just fills you all up each and every day with His love, and peace, and joy!Laura Boranoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6876178142648092331.post-71610228604577486452010-08-21T13:55:48.240-07:002010-08-21T13:55:48.240-07:00Oh sweet Elissa dear you are one of the strongest ...Oh sweet Elissa dear you are one of the strongest mamas I know, honest, but regardless of your amazing strength I'm so sorry that you and your kiddos have to go through this again. I will be praying for God to supernaturally fill the void in Mike's absence and the more we can get Joe around to help and be a guy for the boys...well, just let us know how we can help and pleas ask as often as you need. Sooooo glad we get to see you tomorrow. xoxoCasey Martinezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16979686059026867887noreply@blogger.com