11/13/2005
Me
American Soldier says,
I was informed today that my writing is not like how it used to be. Full of so much emotion and the no holds barred in your face passages. I will admit that I didn’t really notice a change until today. I have been so consumed with trying to fix myself, work, finishing the book and my family that I haven’t put a lot of emphasis on this site. I took a good look at the month of November and compare it to last November 2004. There is a major difference and I sat back and realized the difference.
I can say that there have been a lot of things that has gone on since my return. My individual odyssey to get my shoulder fixed has been reached and then some. I would say that my shoulder is about 90% now.
Work has kept me quite busy and so hasn’t the Army. I’ve been deployed twice to assist relief efforts. Once for Katrina and the other in my home state. I can tell you this; I’ve had enough water to last me for a while!
My family is doing well. It was slow going at first but the routine of life slowly fell into place. Habits that formed while I was away took a little while to break but certain compromises were met. There is an old saying that goes like this. One step forward and two steps back. Well without going into too much detail, that saying could sum up a lot of things since my return. It has been tough and I’ve had to make some tough decisions. However, things are a lot better now.
This journal means a lot to me and to defer from it is not going to happen. I’ve enjoyed many email conversations with the thousands that have stumbled upon this site. It gets overwhelming but I do my best to write to everyone who graces me with their words. I was astounded earlier this week to see that people came together and donated to Project Valour-IT from my site. I was also proud to see that so many people voted for me in the competition among bloggers. There were some heavy hitters in that competition. It was all that and then a single email from a person telling me that all they wanted was to read the things that brought her to my site day to day. The ‘stuff that amazed’ her.
So with that, I will say that I never left, but I have returned.
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Hey AS,
I’m glad that things are coming together for you and I’m glad to hear that your shoulder is 90 percent. That means alot to have your health so you can do things and not hurt.
I enjoy your blog even though I know that you have alot of obligations other than this blog. I for one appreciate you taking the time to post.
Take care and keep on keeping on!!
*hugs* to you & your dear Family
Yep, we appreciate you taking the time to post and share a Soldier’s world wtih us! Your blog has been and is *invaluable* to me in my “mission” to adopt & support deployed troops AND their families. As for the way the writing has been different… well, that’s OK! We’re here following this journey with you, regardless of where it leads…. we’re all here supporting you in thought and in prayer.
Thanks for all you do for our country, and thanx for this blog as well.
I am glad your shoulder is getting better. I understand about being different when you come back. My husband made changes for the better when he returned the first time. I loved the pictures your son that you posted So awsome. I recently had a discusion with a firend about being proud of your spouse and how some people put labels on the military spouse wife. I have to say I am proud of you, and all other miitary soldiers, espeically my husband. I should always feel like this. You have helped me to see its ok to do this. thank you Your blog is awsome..
Amy
We understand the changes AS, it is all a process. One we are more then Proud to go through with you. As I went through my time with “the family issue”, coming here kept me grounded. It showed me it took efforts to keep going. I thank you for that.
We are here for you as you have been for us. Thank you AS. Prayers are there and will continue to be there for you and your family. Thank you for being the Person you are, the Soldier you are and the American you are.
What I find so interesting is that I just had a similar conversation with my husband this morning about “transitioning” in life. Sometimes it happens without us even knowing it, other times we’re so aware of it that it is overwhelming. When I look at my own blog, where it started and where it is, there is no denying that it has evolved. So, my fellow hero, remember that we all evolve as we experience life. You are no different or immune. I am just happy that I have found you and that you are finding yourself. I said to my husband this morning, “I feel like I’m treading water, my head just bobbing up in the waves. I am waiting for the tide to push me back to safety. In the meantime, I’ll do my best to swim back to shore, but some days I need a life preserver.” Guess what, your blog along with others are my my only life preservers.
I am sending you and yours blessings and prayer.
People and circumstances evolve….things change and then come back again. It’s like the circle of life! I’ve enjoyed reading here and think you should just write from what’s in your heart. God bless and take care. And thank you.
For all you do/have done/and will do in the name of America…THANK YOU!
Great to hear the shoulder is getting better! I’m glad you are not going anywhere. We need you! I’m also glad things are going ok with you and family. I’m sure the adjustments are difficult at times. Thank you from my heart for everything you’ve done–and still do–for our country. You do us Proud!!
AS, Thank you for the post! Glad to hear you’re sticking around. I would miss my daily check in with you! And I’m glad that your shoulder is doing so well.
Take it from a “maturing” (heck, I’m getting old…) person on this planet - 1 step forward and 2 steps back is not so bad. It’s the moving forward part that’s so important. And I’d say you’re doing that in a most remarkable way ~
i just whant to say i give my total resprect for all americans that saved europe and now iraq im from the netherlands and if there was a chance to join the american army i did it but i think that chans never wil be there. all people that say this war is bad are so stupid what if your not be here in ww2 every one in europe would be a nazi and i just hate germans so mutch for starting 2 wars i hoop the learnd from it that america always be stronger.
Dont worry about what other people think. Like others have said its a transition. As always I will look forward to what you have to say no matter what. I have learned so much that the war in Iraq has not only changed the soldiers but their families as well. Just post what you want, who gives a crap! right? Stay safe!!!!