For those who think
They have nothing to share
Who fear in their hearts
There is no hero there
Know each quiet act
Of dignity is
That which fortifies
The soul of a nation
That never dies
Let them say of me
I was one who believed
In sharing the blessings
I received
Let me know in my heart
When my days are through
America
America
I gave my best to you-American Anthem, Norah Jones
I was pretty busy at work all week this past week and couldn’t wait for the long weekend! Friday I drove up to Bartlett and spent the night with Brittney and the babies and it was so nice just being able to talk with her. I miss Eric, too, but it was nice getting to catch up with Brittney. We watched an episode of Glee and then went to bed. (Oh yeah, I’ve become obsessed with Glee. Gleek4lyf.) I had to wake up super early to drive to Belton to pick up Alex since Jamie had to work at 8. We went to Temple but Hobby Lobby wasn’t open yet, so we just went to HEB and got some paint and other little odds and ends. Drove back to Bartlett and painted, played with his cowboy guns, played with the babies and just hung out. Eventually Brittney and I got all three kiddos in the car and we went and ate lunch at Café 35 in Temple. SO. GOOD. Although, I don’t think I’ll ever just have it me/Brittney alone with three little kids in a restaurant. So loud, so messy, so kinda stressful. Then we went to Hobby Lobby and it was there, while we were walking around that Brittney told me about Jim. His base in Iraq was attacked and three soldiers died. Jim’s arm was badly broken and they had to remove his spleen. I started crying, Brittney started crying and we hugged in the middle of the store.
Jim is one of Eric’s best friends, a friendship almost like none I’ve ever witnessed. I can’t imagine my brother without Jim and Charlie. To me, the two of them are extensions of my immediate family. So thank you, God, thank you so much for keeping Jim safe. He’s been on my mind all weekend and all week.
That’s all I really have for this snapshot. Happy 4th everyone, and thank you to all our service men and women! I can’t thank you enough for your bravery and all the sacrifices you make for our country.
