tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-85890490089250620942024-03-12T17:38:00.314-07:00F.R.A.Z.L.E.D. Military Wives Christian NetworkCrazy Military life while keeping God as our focus.Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07757294863918260060noreply@blogger.comBlogger143125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8589049008925062094.post-18316162485715354012012-10-23T20:18:00.003-07:002012-10-23T20:18:55.125-07:00Now Hear This.
So coming unglued, that's what we are talking about, right? ... I wrote about this in January (I didn't call it that, but that is certainly what I was doing). Yelling is a choice. A choice. And I am desperate to choose joy, to choose gratitude over Satan, to choose not to come unglued ... but HOW?
And how, when I already feel like such a failure every time the harsh words erupt in the Molly Hugginshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02642649023051207590noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8589049008925062094.post-22872233749876431752012-10-19T07:40:00.003-07:002012-10-19T07:40:41.208-07:00Unglued GiveawayGod's timing is perfect. After the radio show this morning, I logged onto FB to post the link to the podcast. I came across a post from Lysa Terkeurst about these fabulous key tags she has. What a great way to remind us that we do not have to allow our emotions to dictate our behavior.
So, since I LOVE to give things away. I am going to giveaway a copy of Lysa's book, Unglued and a set of the Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15405630304870048820noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8589049008925062094.post-75199579928045830712012-10-18T21:02:00.001-07:002012-10-18T21:09:53.295-07:00You Don't Know Me
Greetings fellow F.R.A.Z.L.E.D. wives. I'm so excited to be here, to "meet" you. I am new to the family, new to blogging here, but oh-so-excited.
Shannon asked me to introduce myself before we dashed headlong into studying Unglued by Lysa Teurkerst.
So here goes.
I am an Army bride, one-time helicopter pilot, compulsive writer, friend seeker, and lover of Molly Hugginshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02642649023051207590noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8589049008925062094.post-31955916907715282552012-10-16T16:18:00.001-07:002012-10-16T16:18:30.942-07:00Unglued Week 1Feelings should be indicators, not dictators. WOW. Every time I read that I realize how much power I was allowing my feelings to have over I act. There have been many mommy moments when I sat back and thought I could have handled that better. Or I would wonder what is wrong with me that I can't get my emotions in check.
In the first day of individual study I love how Lysa writes "She doesn't Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15405630304870048820noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8589049008925062094.post-78234173075022667142012-09-05T11:42:00.003-07:002012-09-05T11:49:37.519-07:00Hello Frazled Friends!WOW! It's been a long time since I have said those words! I apologize for our extended absence. We have had several difficult issues to overcome in order to get back on track.
We will start having live shows in about a month. October 5th to be exact!Our first show will be just a live chat, catch up with y'all, and about how the Blog Talk show will start. We will be limited to 30 minute shows on Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07757294863918260060noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8589049008925062094.post-73233802228564967322009-10-13T07:23:00.000-07:002009-10-13T07:24:25.443-07:00TeamI went back and was reading some articles and actual came across a blog post of mine from a while back. It spoke to me today just as it had the day that I wrote it so I thought I would share it again.Today is a crazy day for me. It seems I have those more and more these days. With my husbands unpredictable schedule and the kids having to run 3,000 directions it's a wonder my hair doesn't turn Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07757294863918260060noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8589049008925062094.post-32602001068308706282009-10-12T19:14:00.000-07:002009-10-12T19:44:37.943-07:00How I save Part 2Grocery shopping has gotten a makeover at our house. I have done fairly well with saving money but still felt like we are spending WAY to much on groceries. I have been feeling like there has to be a way to save even more.In addition to clipping coupons and ordering from the sites I have mentioned, I have almost eliminated all processed foods. Which keeps me out of the middle aisles of the Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07757294863918260060noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8589049008925062094.post-71849162841544001762009-10-10T14:17:00.000-07:002009-10-10T14:18:49.353-07:00Operation Kid ComfortThis program allows the child of a deployed service member to recieve a quilt with pictures of their parent. You can find more details here http://www.asymca.org/Programs.aspx?pgmID=28&mid=27Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07757294863918260060noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8589049008925062094.post-35333625973756657042009-10-07T10:37:00.001-07:002009-10-07T10:37:22.506-07:00How much? A vent of sortsDo you ever wonder how much you can take? How much stress is enough but not to much to actually kill you? I mean that. How much? Can we wear a meter like we do to measure our steps or must we be hooked up to a machine like a blood pressure cuff?I realize and accept that my stress level is amplified because my husband is fixing to leave. We are down to days. One pay check left and he will depart. Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07757294863918260060noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8589049008925062094.post-28849295706547056862009-09-01T18:50:00.001-07:002009-09-01T19:08:05.686-07:00Down SizingWhen I hear the word down sizing I am used to thinking of negative things. Whether it's layoffs or selling a home, I tend to see it as a bad thing.Today I felt completely overwhelmed. I'm not sure why. The radio show went well, the boys school work went rather quickly, I have assessed why I think Tanner is having problems and have a process to help correct it, got the kids to practice, my husbandShannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07757294863918260060noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8589049008925062094.post-66044586011763364232009-08-31T16:32:00.001-07:002009-08-31T16:32:45.362-07:00Exciting NewsI have some great things to share with you. Sara Horn, founder of Wives of Faith, will be joining FMWCN as our co-host. This will allow us more interaction and a different perspective. Sara's husband is Navy reserve, so she brings with her what it's like to be on the reserve side of the military.We are working on selecting our newest bible study. Please click the link and vote on which on you Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07757294863918260060noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8589049008925062094.post-1216626699880716972009-08-29T14:37:00.000-07:002009-08-29T15:14:12.759-07:00How I save on groceriesOkay, so some have asked and I thought I would share how I grocery shop. Today I saved $52.41 off of a bill that was $214. I typically save $100 or more on groceries and household items a month. We are a family of 6.The very first thing I do is order coupons. Now you make think that by ordering coupons it defeats the purpose. WRONG! There is a great site call The Coupon Clippers. http://Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07757294863918260060noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8589049008925062094.post-57667111839395745402009-08-28T13:20:00.001-07:002009-08-28T13:22:16.142-07:00National TV Show to Feature Military WivesA national syndicated TV show is looking to feature a military wife who has taken controll of her health and lost 50 pounds or more while he husband was deployed. If you are interested please check out the full article here.Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07757294863918260060noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8589049008925062094.post-86878909443832844062009-08-26T17:41:00.000-07:002009-08-26T17:50:02.297-07:00Final Bible Study TomorrowWell tomorrow will bring an end to our Walking by Faith Bible Study. What did you like best about the study? What did you learn about yourself? The biggest thing I learned through this study is that whatever is going on in my life may not be right with my circumstances but it can be well with my soul. I never really took that to heart until lately. The other discovery I had is that our military Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07757294863918260060noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8589049008925062094.post-73372624561920968662009-08-24T16:06:00.000-07:002009-08-24T16:13:48.372-07:00America's past timeTonight I am tired. I have to much to do in a short period of time. I have felt very out of sorts. It might be because in less than 24 hours I will officially have a high school child.Tonight marks the start of fall baseball. While I am less than happy that we have a 7:30 game the night before school starts, I am thrilled that I get to watch the boys play baseball.I am thankful that there are menShannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07757294863918260060noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8589049008925062094.post-28038348360293303052009-08-23T16:10:00.000-07:002009-08-23T22:07:44.496-07:00marriages under attackLately I have been feeling disconnected from my husband. It usually happens when he goes away. I have felt annoyed with him for leaving. Not only leaving but having some rather nice TDY trips. All while I am home doing the same thing day in and day out without much change.This past week I was in Wisconsin. I decided last minute to take a trip with the kids. A trip my husband knew nothing about Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07757294863918260060noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8589049008925062094.post-45187326147843503862009-08-19T14:08:00.000-07:002009-08-19T14:31:48.730-07:00Off and running againWell my time in Wisconsin is almost over. Tomorrow we hit the road and back to NC we go. It's hard to believe we have been here for almost a week already. It has been a much needed break for me. I haven't done much of anything. The kids have been without me more than with me. I love that I have family that takes the approach divide and concur. With four kids I think the kids have that same Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07757294863918260060noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8589049008925062094.post-70669496447159423962009-08-16T06:12:00.001-07:002009-08-16T07:14:30.641-07:00Comforts of HomeI often wondered why military wives would move back home during a deployment. The thought had never really occurred to me. We have school aged children so another move would have made their schooling more difficult. I have always chosen to stay put and ride out the deployment at what ever duty station we happen to be at.Over the last few months I have been struggling to find my balance. At the Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07757294863918260060noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8589049008925062094.post-55080342472118304892009-08-12T14:15:00.000-07:002009-08-12T14:21:54.553-07:00Where do I go?Okay, so my husband is gone. It's still summer vacation. Although I feel like I haven't had much of a vacation. With moving and husband leaving we really haven't had much down time.Last week the kids were at Operation Purple. I was so thankful to have the time with just my husband. We almost didn't know how to act. While we were at the B&B I had this feeling like I should go home for a trip. I Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07757294863918260060noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8589049008925062094.post-69390576428287884802009-08-10T20:07:00.001-07:002009-08-10T20:19:34.704-07:00Joy Comes in the morning.There is scripture that says joy comes in the morning. It is even part of our Walking by Faith bible study. I couldn't tell you right now where it is in the bible or even the entire scripture. But I know the last part of the verse is joy comes in the morning.I have been left with all these emotions that I don't know what to do with. I really want to pull the covers over my head and hide for a fewShannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07757294863918260060noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8589049008925062094.post-42602257321941169642009-08-09T20:02:00.001-07:002009-08-09T20:34:26.555-07:00Nothing is missingOver the last couple of days I couldn't help but feel like I am missing something with Parker. I have felt like he is broken and I need to fix him. The last 48 hours have been extremely difficult with him. I don't know what else to try with him. Tomorrow will be lots of phone calls and appointments to be made. But for now I feel at a loss. Ted has left on his latest TDY trip which always makes Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07757294863918260060noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8589049008925062094.post-11161663640080321242009-08-07T20:10:00.000-07:002009-08-07T20:36:43.905-07:00Do you ever feel like you're failing?I wonder if parents should receive report cards. I wonder what mine would look like. Since we have 4 children it is rarely quiet at our house. I rarely have a morning, afternoon or evening that doesn't involve some sort of disaster in children world.From about 4 years old I knew that Parker was different. He definitely beats to his own drummer.(he is now 8)Last year during my husbands deployment Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07757294863918260060noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8589049008925062094.post-61710726019727536302009-08-02T22:29:00.000-07:002009-08-03T06:41:42.583-07:00AND THEIR OFF.....Round the corner and through the woods, turn at the light and down a dirt road. The kids are officially at Operation Purple Camp. All four children are there for the next 6 days.Last year at this time my husband was deployed. The kids were at OPC and I was home alone. I caught up on sleep and worked. Since I have the ability to schedule my own hours I worked a lot while they were gone. This year Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07757294863918260060noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8589049008925062094.post-19490854177092824982009-07-29T21:06:00.000-07:002009-07-29T21:21:57.948-07:00If not you, then who?This past week we chatted with Carole, founder of Widows Wear Stilettos. We talked about what happens when we get stuck in the "why me" phase of life. You can listen to the whole show hereOne of the things that Carole said is "If not you, then who?" That is a statement that has stuck with me. I have thought about it in everything I have done the last couple days.If not you to run the teenage Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07757294863918260060noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8589049008925062094.post-35849867908942847062009-07-20T10:45:00.000-07:002009-07-20T11:00:34.387-07:00It feels like home againSorry for the delay in updating the blog! Buying our first home has been a journey. After switching lenders we were able to close on the house last week and then we had to move. I'm sure we can all relate to the things that go along with moving. I'm still trying to update our new address with everyone.Last night we make smores with a friend and her children. For the first time in our military Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07757294863918260060noreply@blogger.com0