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. I homeschool my nine year old son and we love it. My daughter, 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, three of cats, my part time job, 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: Hey Sherry, glad you found me. You might want to change my address in your friends list though since I moved. http://thotsnwhatnots.blogspot.com/I'm glad you are doing well. :)

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!

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

Pika: Nice thoughts..

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.

Sunday, October 11th 2009

10:13 PM (43 days, 6h, 10min ago)

I'm baaaack (I think)

Mood sleepy
Weather oncoming storm... battling a migraine (I am a human barometer and get migraines when weather fronts come in)
I'm Thankful For too much to list

Well, let's see... We are still homeschooling. I am working part time during "after school" hours with elementary school aged kids and get to bring my fifth grader along with me. Not currently making money with my photography, but still taking lots of pictures. Mildly obsessed with the food network and a couple of sci-fi and comedy shows. Still not ever able to keep up with the housework the way I would like (between a busy schedule and physical problems). I have been missing writing and know I need to have some time to myself on occasion and am planning on bringing back the blogging to help with that.

Still not divorced. Kind of afraid to finish it, actually, because it will leave me completely without health insurance and with my increasingly painful fibromyalgia and my need for daily medications for other conditions, it scares me. Been apart for a very long time, though. I would like the freedom it affords.

Raising a son alone is not easy. Neither is living in a one bedroom, one bath apartment in my mother's basement I have a stovetop, but no oven (and my toaster oven is a constant challenge). We are sharing a well that doesn't work a lot of the time (lately), so water is a challenge. I'm paying way too much money for storage of things from my previous 2200 sq ft house.

BUT,

Whining over. I am actually very blessed. I have a roof over my head with heat and a/c. I have a car that works. My bills are paid. I have a healthy son. I have a job I love. I have an (almost) ex who usually pays on time and gives us enough to be able to homeschool with my holding only a part time job, who has also helped at other times when unexpected expenses arise. We have three kitties and two doggies. We are not hungry (unless I'm too lazy, tired or sore to cook *wink*). My son is a joy most of the time (well, he IS prepubescent).

Now that you have perhaps been able to catch up a tiny bit, I shall endeavor to keep this blog going on a fairly regular basis. I will talk about our daily lives, challenges, frustrations, blessings and photography (of course).

Take care of each other and stay well.