Jeremy has finally received his address while over in Afghanistan. If you would like it please email me at: marinegirl412@gmail.com
Before sending letters or care packages to him please think about what you're sending. No alcohol. No pressurized things such as shaving cream or lotion,since it can burst.
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
Monday, November 8, 2010
November named Military Family Month
I would like to share this with all of you. I love being a part of a military family,and I especially love being a
Marine wife. My husband is my hero and I will gladly do this tough job to support him in his even harder duty overseas.
It's great to see military families such as mine being helped and appreciated.
November Named Military Family Month
November 03, 2010
American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON -- President Obama signed a proclamation designating November as Military Family Month.
Here is the text of the president's proclamation:
We owe each day of security and freedom that we enjoy to the members of our armed forces and their families. Behind our brave servicemen and women, there are family members and loved ones who share in their sacrifice and provide unending support.
During Military Family Month, we celebrate the exceptional contributions of our military families, and we reaffirm our commitments to these selfless individuals who exemplify the highest principles of our nation.
Across America, military families inspire us all with their courage, strength, and deep devotion to our country. They endure the challenges of multiple deployments and moves; spend holidays and life milestones apart; juggle everyday tasks while a spouse, parent, son, or daughter is in harm's way; and honor the service of their loved ones and the memory of those lost.
Just as we hold a sacred trust to the extraordinary Americans willing to lay down their lives to protect us all, we also have a national commitment to support and engage our military families. They are proud to serve our country; yet, they face unique challenges because of that service.
My administration has taken important steps to help them shoulder their sacrifice, and we are working to ensure they have the resources to care for themselves and the tools to reach their dreams. We are working to improve family resilience, enhance the educational experience of military children, and ensure military spouses have employment and advancement opportunities, despite the relocations and deployment cycles of military life. Our historic investment to build a 21st-century Department of Veterans Affairs is helping to provide our veterans with the benefits and care they have earned.
We are also standing with our servicemembers and their families as they transition back into civilian life, providing counseling as well as job training and placement. And, through the Post-9/11 GI Bill, our veterans and their families can pursue the dream of higher education.
However, government can only do so much. While only a fraction of Americans are in military families, all of us share in the responsibility of caring for our military families and veterans, and all sectors of our society are better off when we reach out and work together to support these patriots.
By offering job opportunities and workplace flexibility, businesses and companies can benefit from the unparalleled dedication and skills of a service member or military spouse.
Through coordination with local community groups, individuals and organizations can ensure our military families have the help they need and deserve when a loved one is deployed. Even the smallest actions by neighbors and friends send a large message of profound gratitude to the families who risk everything to see us safe and free.
As America asks ever more of military families, they have a right to expect more of us -- it is our national challenge and moral obligation to uphold that promise. If we hold ourselves to the same high standard of excellence our military families live by every day, we will realize the vision of an America that supports and engages these heroes now and for decades to come.
Now, therefore, I, Barack Obama, president of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim November 2010 as Military Family Month. I call on all Americans to honor military families through private actions and public service for the tremendous contributions they make in support of our service members and our nation.
In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-ninth day of October, in the year of our Lord two thousand ten, and of the independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-fifth.
Barack Obama
Marine wife. My husband is my hero and I will gladly do this tough job to support him in his even harder duty overseas.
It's great to see military families such as mine being helped and appreciated.
November Named Military Family Month
November 03, 2010
American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON -- President Obama signed a proclamation designating November as Military Family Month.
Here is the text of the president's proclamation:
We owe each day of security and freedom that we enjoy to the members of our armed forces and their families. Behind our brave servicemen and women, there are family members and loved ones who share in their sacrifice and provide unending support.
During Military Family Month, we celebrate the exceptional contributions of our military families, and we reaffirm our commitments to these selfless individuals who exemplify the highest principles of our nation.
Across America, military families inspire us all with their courage, strength, and deep devotion to our country. They endure the challenges of multiple deployments and moves; spend holidays and life milestones apart; juggle everyday tasks while a spouse, parent, son, or daughter is in harm's way; and honor the service of their loved ones and the memory of those lost.
Just as we hold a sacred trust to the extraordinary Americans willing to lay down their lives to protect us all, we also have a national commitment to support and engage our military families. They are proud to serve our country; yet, they face unique challenges because of that service.
My administration has taken important steps to help them shoulder their sacrifice, and we are working to ensure they have the resources to care for themselves and the tools to reach their dreams. We are working to improve family resilience, enhance the educational experience of military children, and ensure military spouses have employment and advancement opportunities, despite the relocations and deployment cycles of military life. Our historic investment to build a 21st-century Department of Veterans Affairs is helping to provide our veterans with the benefits and care they have earned.
We are also standing with our servicemembers and their families as they transition back into civilian life, providing counseling as well as job training and placement. And, through the Post-9/11 GI Bill, our veterans and their families can pursue the dream of higher education.
However, government can only do so much. While only a fraction of Americans are in military families, all of us share in the responsibility of caring for our military families and veterans, and all sectors of our society are better off when we reach out and work together to support these patriots.
By offering job opportunities and workplace flexibility, businesses and companies can benefit from the unparalleled dedication and skills of a service member or military spouse.
Through coordination with local community groups, individuals and organizations can ensure our military families have the help they need and deserve when a loved one is deployed. Even the smallest actions by neighbors and friends send a large message of profound gratitude to the families who risk everything to see us safe and free.
As America asks ever more of military families, they have a right to expect more of us -- it is our national challenge and moral obligation to uphold that promise. If we hold ourselves to the same high standard of excellence our military families live by every day, we will realize the vision of an America that supports and engages these heroes now and for decades to come.
Now, therefore, I, Barack Obama, president of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim November 2010 as Military Family Month. I call on all Americans to honor military families through private actions and public service for the tremendous contributions they make in support of our service members and our nation.
In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-ninth day of October, in the year of our Lord two thousand ten, and of the independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-fifth.
Barack Obama
Monday, November 1, 2010
Its finally here...
Jeremy has officially left for Afghanistan. I stood there and watched him get on that bus. It was the toughest moment of our lives. Jeremy wants everyone to know he loves each of you and is thinking of you daily. Please pray for safety and peace of mind. Will update soon.
Monday, August 23, 2010
Update on Jeremy's party!
Hey guys! Thanks for checking up on Jeremy,he appreciates all your support and love.
With that said let me remind you that we are planning a going away party for Jeremy. We've finally set a date,location and time for the party. I do have invitations but for some of you I know it's also a good thing to have a reminder online. Below will be the date & time for the party,if you're interested in coming,which all of you are very very welcome to come,let me know and I will email you the location.
Date: Friday October 15th
Time: 6pm
To make Jeremy feel more at home,we've asked guests to consider bringing an item to donate to his very first care package.
- Baby Wipes
- Beef Jerky/Slim Jims
- Sunflower Seeds
- Powder Drink Mix (Gatorade,etc.)
- Bug Spray
- Ziploc Bags
- Pens
- Notepads
- Toothpaste
- Batteries (AA,AAA)
- Playing Cards
- Chapstick (Carmex is his favorite)
- Q-Tips
- Deodorant (Old Spice High Endurance)
- Kleenex
- Granola Bars
- Goldfish
- Pretzels
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
A little bit of Encouragement
This post won't be very long,just long enough to show the most adorable photo Jeremy and I have ever seen. My sister-in-law Molly posted this photo on her facebook for Jeremy. My nephew Brayden is 6 months old and the sweetest baby in the world. Jeremy can't wait to meet him! 
Tuesday, August 3, 2010
Activation Day!
As you all know,a few weeks ago I headed home to NC while Jeremy headed to train in Wyoming for 2 weeks. A little update about his AT (annual training). From his words "Wyoming was very gorgeous but very boring" They had cows just waltzing up to their camp like friends,winds coming from a different direction every day and mosquito bites the size of quarters. All in all though he said it wasn't too terrible. The weeks flew by faster then we expected and he feels more confident in his job,meaning the training actually helped! Something extremely cool that happened though happened in a small town in Nebraska. The town was so small,and apparently nothing ever happened,that when the Marines landed, before taking buses to Wyoming, there was a crowd of people with signs supporting our troops. The people were so excited to see them in their town that they even published their story in the local newspaper. The Marines were escorted by a group of motorcycle riders who are also war veterans. The town was even gracious enough to throw the Marines training in Wyoming a Thank You BBQ before they left. Jeremy loves knowing that there are still people out there supportive,gracious and proud enough to stand behind our Marines and the work that they do. If you want to see the newspaper they were published in,and even read the articles about their training just click here!
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
Dinner at Lucille's Smokehouse BBQ
Jeremy's co-workers from Starbucks put on a fabulous dinner for Jeremy a few weeks ago. We all met at Lucille's BBQ in Long Beach and had a blast for a few hours. Since Jeremy's last work day at Starbucks was July 4th (ironic right) we thought it would be a great idea to get the crew together one last time before he leaves for Camp Pendleton and we were right,it was great! Jeremy had such a wonderful time and he's going to miss all his co-workers at Starbucks who double as another family to him. He's so blessed to have such great friends who support him.
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