Ups and Downs

Welcome to my journal. Grab a cup of your favorite beverage and peruse my ponderings.

I am an Air Force Veteran, soon to be Ex-Army wife, freelance photographer, and the mom of two beautiful children. My seven year old Little Man is back homeschooling and loving it. Audrey Grace blessed our lives for almost seven months before she went home to Jesus' loving arms.

It is often said that God won't give us more than we can handle. I used to believe that. I don't anymore. I believe that God won't give us more than He can handle FOR us. It is only through my faith that I can make it through this rough time in my life.

Follow me as I write about my daily life to include dealing with an impending divorce, my husband, my son, my faith, my ADD, my fibromyalgia, homeschooling, dishes, laundry, an elderly dog, a couple of cats, three anoles (lizards), my various hobbies, my scattered thoughts and ponderings (check out my new page: 101 Things You Didn't Know About Me). . . and you are welcomed to come with me as I work through the grief of losing my precious baby girl to a random genetic disorder called Trisomy 18 on 8 May 2004.

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Denise: Looking for an update. I don't know if I told you but I moved my blog to Blogger/Blogspot. You can click on my name to get there.

Hazel Quinn: The Floatin' In The Tub pis is UNBEARABLY cute!

Gayle: Hey Sherry! Just wondered how you were. I haven't blogged much lately, but did once. Hope your homeschooling is going great!

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Marites: visiting here and read some :) hope your back problems are better now. have a good day.

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Razor Family Farms: Hi! I found your blog by way of Gina's new blog, Lattes and Lipstick. I live in Georgia, too! I'm an Army wife (Ranger) and currently work from home. Who am I kidding? I work three times a year at trade shows selling chimes. The rest of the year I enjoy the easy life: tending to chickens, gardening, making bread & soap, and going to hockey games. Blessings!Lacy

Gina: Thanks for stopping by Sherry!! Can I be added to your friends list so I can post?Thanks so much for your prayers!

Denise: Sherry, I have tried several times to submit this under comments under your post but it wouldn't let me even though I am on your friends list.

Denise: Sherry, (hoping I spelled that right)I have had hypothyroidism since birth. You will get depressed if you aren't properly treated. I had a lot of trouble regulating it when I was pregnant. Got really depressed! Now I have to take synthroid....and it has to be brand because the generic in that particular med isn't as good. I thought a few years ago I was going through peri-menopause as well. Went to gyn and all he said was, "Your hormones are just out of whack." I was so annoyed! That was

Gina: The story about the nail biting/nose picking is one of the funniest stories I have ever read!! Thanks for the laugh- and for sharing. Please come visit me some time!

Marites: Hi, am bloghopping and got in here. u have a very good site, really appreciate getting here. God bless you and your family. would u like to xlinks?

rachel: Hey there! Been off of her for awhile! Gotta get back into the habit of posting!!lol

Denise: Just blog hopping and checking up on you.

Rachel: Merry Christmas!

GK: Merry Christmas

, care to exchange link? if so let me know so I can add yours to my blog.

Denise: Sherri, I am sorry you are having struggles. I am glad you are clinging to God through this. :)

Alice: funny story about the nose picking kids say the darnedest things don't they?!

marybeth: you have a wonderful site and you are a blessing to those who visit.. God Bless.hugs

jennyL: hi i was reaerchin on how to disable my comment back to at my other blog yung bravejournal as i get the same like you spams avery day and it is annoying na rin i dont know how to do it lang

Garf: care to exchange link?

Jerry: Hello, I am new to the community and I am tring to get familiar to the neighborhood. Drop by some time.May the Lord bless you and confort you.

Carol: Your love for your daughter touched my heart. I can't even pretend to imagine your grief. I, too, trust that she is dancing with Jesus. God bless you.

okiedokibooks: hi

rachel: hey there! where are you?

Ramon Eduardo: I enjoy my visit, thank you for sharing and making the web surfing enjoyable.

rachel: Hi there! I probably won't have my journal much longer...Just wanted to say goodbye.

Gayle: Hi Sherry,Thanks for stopping by. Just wanted to let you know that the CT scan Michael had showed no spot on the lungs, so he is clear of that. And I certainly will be praying for Hunter and Kevin also, in addition to you. You've been in my thoughts and prayers for quite a while.

Gayle: Hi Sherry! Been thinking about you and Hunter. I will be praying for you all this week. Sending you a hug too.

Marlo: Hello - thanks for visiting - have a good weekend!

loanne: blog hoppin' :D come by if you can!

Marlo: Hello. Just stopping by.

RACHEL: Hey there!

Ravi Philemon: Nice Site feel free to check our out.

Sulome': Hi, Nice Blog. I can relate to certain issues you are facing, so it's interesting to read someone else's take on similar things. Warmest Regards, Sulome'.

loanne: hi :) hop hop

Kevin: Sherry and Hunter,Glad you made it home safe!Me!!!!!!!!!!

rachel: MERRY CHRISTMAS!

rachel: Thanx for the encouragement..sometimes I feel so distant from hearing God's voice,but I know it's my own fault.

Denise: Sherry, I thought of yo right away when I read this. I am reading Karen Kingsbury's new book Ever After which is a sequel to another book . The book is about military families and soldiers fighting overseas. The book is in memory of Joshua Dinger who was killed in action. Kaen has two links on her site dedicated to Active Military Heroes and for fallen military heroes. www.karenkingsbury.com If you have a loved one serving you are to send her a pic, brief description(name, rank, where serv

Rachel: Your journal's alittle hard to read the way it's going straight down the the middle of the page!

Denise: Cool! I just realized that you have on here the blinkie I had made when I was playing around with PSP. The purple baby choice one.

Denise: I have a question. If I posted my stories on a blog, does that count as being published?(for Ass. Content)

Kevin: Hello from the Philippines! Give Little Man a hug for me. Our discussions with the Philippinos are going well. Be good!

Denise: Sherry, I just was wondering who you got for a publisher. I have different stuff I've been meaning to try and submit but wasn't sure how to go about it.

Storm: Nobody understands long-term pain until you have it ... thank God you also have Christ! Great blog ... come by for a visit

Denise: Sorry you weren't feeling well. What an adorable baby! may I add you to my friends? I am always looking for Christian moms to fellowship with! Oh, wow! I just realized! You are Sherry! Hello!

Rachel: I hope you feel better soon!!

diane: May Spirit be with you during this time of transition.

rachel: Hey there! Just sitting here babysitting my great nephew! I'm SO tired! I wanna just crash!

Joanne: Hugs to you Sherry.. Audrey blessed your life and every life she touched... even if only a short time. I had two brothers die young.. Now they are angels watching over me and helping me through life.

Daddy:: I cry as I type this...............I LOVE YOU SWEET PEA..................DADDY MISSES YOU...........

Diane C: Sherry,Funny how some things or events just stick with us. I think of Audrey often and share her testimony with others just as often.I wanted to share the song that brings joy to my heart when I think of the loved ones that have gone ahead of me. It comforts me to know that one day soon we will all be reunited!If You Could See Me Now(Kim Noblitt)Our prayers have all been answered. I finally arrived.The healing that had been delayed has now been realized.No one's in a hurry. There's no schedule

Dawn: hi! i just thought i'd pop in here. i love the display of your journal, and the funny political cartoons! anyway, have a good week!

Gayle: Hi Sherry! Congrats to Kevin too! Michael is on a break from homeschool for the next week, so I should be able to send you those photos, finally. Watch for them. Hope you and Hunter are doing well.

Joanne: Will you all please say a prayer for me. My best friend was diagnosed with Stage 3 breast cancer, my friends father just past away, and I might be losing the one Love in my life that I thought really loved me.

Joanne: Sherry, keep strong and keep your faith. You are a wonderful woman and mother. You have a great talent for writing. Maybe you should think about adding your photography to here... or selling them online. Hugs and blessings to you.

Gayle: Hey Sherry! Hope you got my e-mail about the photos. It's late, so I'm off to zzzzzzzzzzzzzzz...

june: Great journaling. Love what you do. Iam just journal browsing and having a cuppa.Hugs June

Jo: Hugs to you Sherry through this difficult time. I will keep you and Hunter in my thoughts and prayers.

thedebs: I really like your site getting ready to check that you tube vid out, I have a really funny one of Sponge bob and patrick dancing to a Korn tune, lol, have a good one :)

hope: hey liked the video got a good laugh! thanks

Mary Patterson: Congrats Kevin, on your promotion for Lt. Col. You must be happy. Best wishes on your endevors. And give Sherry and Hunter and big hug from me. And Thanks for all you, and others like you, do to help us keep our way of life. I know the responsibility is great and rough but keep up the good work that you do.

Ron and Alejandra: Kevin, Congrtaulations on your selection to LTC. As always, thank you for your selfless service in defense of our freedoms.

Joan A: Kevin, I want to congratulate you on your upcoming promotion to Lt. Col. That represents a lot of hard work, dedication, and organization. I know how important these career moves can be. I know you will continue to do a great job. Thanks for all you and all the military do for me, for my freedom, and for my way of life.

Kathy: Kevin Congradulations on making the promotions list.Thats just fantastic. Dad and I are doing fine. Talk tou you all soon

Gayle: Hi Sherry! Somehow I missed your birthday. Sorry about that. Just saw your post on it now... so even though it's late by a week, Happy (belated) Birthday! I hope that looking back, it was a good day for you.

scott.s: Hello, Just noticed your Twila Paris link. We were lucky enough to have them at our Thanksgiving dinner last year. They performed for about an hour while the Pastors served the congregation. What a wonderful evening and thanks for reminding me of it. Have a great day.

Gayle: Hi Sherry! Stopped in for a bit, but want to return and read more. We've been having bad storms for days, and another's rolling in soon, based upon those clouds and wind out there. Hope you are doing well. Thinking about you...

Diane C: Hi Sherry,You newest post touched my heart. I too have had a life long history of good and special friends just leaving....Keep pleading to the "Hound of Heaven" for her soul. Therre seems to be some conviction in the woman's life, God is seeking her and she is running in the opposite direction. She may not have know what to say or how to support you and choose to pull away.As for forgiving her...OH YES DEFINITLY!!!!. The forgives if for you... it releases you from the burden and gives the

Gayle: Hey Sherry! You are going to homeschool?! WOW! And so much has happened since I last visited. I had still been praying for your husband's safety in Iraq. I am glad to hear he's home. Now I will pray for your upcoming move. Wow. And photography?! Guess I shoulda taken more time to read a while ago. Homeschooling is slowing down for us now. Breathe. (Oh, love that phonecam pix of Hunter.)

rachel: Hey there! I know I haven't visited in awhile, but it's been so hectic! Life gets kind of hard sometimes, but just know that God is still in control!

Sherry: Praise the Lord! Bravenet fixed the problem with the spamming of tagboards. Now, the verification box is automatically enabled when you put your tagboard up!!! YIPPEE!!!

Inhishands: Hi, I hope you visit my site i have something I most ask you! It is in my entry /please read! It's about wittnessing.

Jenn: Hiya darlin'! Been awhile! I have posted pics and Abby's birth story, come by for a visit!

Princess: Sorry about the last message.. I tagged you with one I left for someone else.. Anyway I just wanted to say I hope you and Hunter are doing well.. Hope to see you around my new place soon..

Kevin: We are all safely in Kuwait!Kevin

Operation MP3: We proudly support our Troops and thier families

Leigh: Hi...this song always gets me too..so very true...so sad...having to work or not..either way not giving the time and attention to our children is something that can never be given back...so sorry about your loss...take good care, Leigh

Maria: Good morning! Happy 1st day of spring!!!

Shel: Hello. I just saw your blog while blog hopping and I reall like it. It's very serene. Very nice.

sparkle: Have a blessed and peaceful St Patrick day

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