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Thursday, March 11, 2010

Not goodbye....

Life. It can sure become crazy and full in a moments notice.

Mine sure has.

There are a lot of "feeeeelings" going on over here at Chez' Owens with all of the changes about to happen. None that I feel right blogging about. It is never easy for a military family to have a parent go off for an extended period of time. Going to war? One of the hardest things ever.

I think it's time to take a little break from blogging. We are going to spend our remaining time together as a family doing.......I guess just doing stuff. Maybe a picnic here or there. Walks. Laying in bed and talking about nothing. Laughing. Holding hands when the "worrieds" get the best of us.

This blog has been a wonderfully amazing experience. I've met some of the best women. Thank you for taking time out of your busy days to leave a comment or two. Thank you even more for opening your hearts and sharing bits of your lives. I hope we can continue to email back and forth and I will definitely still visit your own blogs. For now though I'm going to keep quiet on mine to be with my family.

I do have a huge favor to ask.....Please keep our military families in your thoughts and prayers. There are so many of us out there who are getting our loved ones ready to be shipped out. We see the big green duffel bags packed with war type things. We sit next to our daughters as they try and process what this will mean for them. We deal with the nightmares that something bad will happen to their daddy's. We deal with our own worry that we can't share but hide in the secret places of our hearts. We cherish the times when we are out eating lunch with our husbands.....they with their uniforms on...and a stranger comes over to shake their hand. To say thank you for serving. It means so much more then you will ever know. And please don't forget me. I'll be back after things settle down a bit. I just have some hugging and back rubbing and big dinner making and long walks to take.

Big hugs to everyone,
Dawn

40 comments:

Michelle said...

Take care sweetie, and I will be here for you if you need to talk. Take all the time you need, and I will read your blog just as soon as you return.
Hug your man for me and tell him thank you...Michelle

QuiltinLibraryLady said...

Go do what you need to do. When you're ready we'll welcome you back with open arms. Who could forget a character like you??? Take care.

Lauren The Artist said...

Love you Dawn!!!

Chocolate Cat said...

My family will be praying for your family xxx

Consuelo said...

Will be keeping your family in my thoughts and prayers. Hang in there.

Kelly Ann said...

our troops are always in my thoughts and prayers...

retirednana2008 said...

May God bless you & yours!!! My thoughts and prayers will continue to be with all of you.

mascanlon said...

As always, your family is in my heart, we are oh so grateful for all your sacrifices and service.

Mary Johnson said...

You're all in my thoughts and prayers.

Savor the time with your family. I'll be here waiting for you when you're ready to blog again.

Leigh said...

..........heavy sigh. Love you girl!

Jeanne said...

I'll be keeping your family in my thoughts and prayers.
Jeanne

Micki said...

I do hope that you keep in touch, and enjoy your time with your family. I will keep you all in my prayers.
Micki

Kim said...

Do what you need to do for yourself and your family, Dawn. We'll be here. Warm hugs to you and them.

QuiltingFitzy said...

Love you..love them.

Take care of things like all Moms do, and we'll silently be sending good thoughts your way.

My (23yo) daughter will be back from Iraq in May, home for 15 mo. then over to A-stan. We hang, because we must.

xo We'll be waiting with the light on.

Judy Laquidara said...

Dawn, I know you have to do what you have to do but from the outside looking in, I know it's hard and I don't even know a part of it! I'm here any time you need me.

Shelina (formerly known as Shasta) said...

Dawn, can't even begin to imagine going through something like that. Do take care of yourself, and of course, take the time to enjoy your family. I'll be here when you get back.

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quiltmamajb said...

Miss you lots....hope you and your family are ok. Keeping you all in my prayers.....piece.

Tracey @ozcountryquiltingmum said...

You know how I feel about you...and your blog! Don't get here every day, but come, with my coffee, for a good catch up when i can. Look after your family, and hopefully hear from you soon, love Tracey

Kim said...

Okay, I know I was totally understanding when you first said you needed a little time, but Dawn? Did you go and enlist too? It's been awhile! LOL! Seriously, though, I just wanted to say I miss reading about your g'Owens on and I hope you're doing okay.

blue hose said...

Just wanted to check in on your and make sure you are ok. I miss reading your insights on love, life & kids. We're on our countdown to July. Hope things are ok at your end.

Anonymous said...

Just checkin' in to see if you were back yet. You're not. :0(

I hope things are well at your house. Come back soon! We miss you!

Jeri

Anonymous said...

:) A smile from Argentina.

dianne said...

hi Dawn - just wanted to let you know that you and yours are thought of often - take care, baby girl...

Anonymous said...

Dawn, it's feeling a lot like goodbye though you said it wasn't. I've missed your updates and humor. I hope the family is well. Have a Merry Christmas, and come back to us soon!

Jeri
jcleveland03@comcast.net

Shelina (formerly known as Shasta) said...

Merry Christmas Dawn. Hope all is well with you.

Heidi said...

Dawn, I am 'as with you' as i can be without making a trip down there! Hugs and millions of prayers for you, family and hubby. THANK YOU for all that your family endures for the sake of mine. I truely believe that soldiers have a heart that beats for the fellow humans. All of our love to you and the grace ment for us from God be lain upon your husband. Love you - Heidi

Shelina (formerly known as Shasta) said...

Hi Dawn, just to let you know I'm still thinking of you. Hope everything is well.

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Jim Dunn said...

Miss you lots....hope you and your family are ok. Keeping you all in my prayers.....piece.

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