Taking a few days offTwo of my kids were born in Darnell Army Community Hospital. I got married on base, where my husband was stationed until he left the military a few years later.
I just heard from someone that the shooter lived in an apartment building where I lived when I was pregnant with my oldest son.
All of this has just hit me like a ton of bricks. I haven't lived there in years, but if you know anyone from Texas, or anyone in the military - once you are a part of that, you always are.
In better news, today is my daughter's birthday. So I'm taking a few days off, enjoying the family, and getting my stuff together. See you on Monday.
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Rest, relax, rejeuvenate, feel better -- Best wishes to you and yours!!!!!
Have a good time with your family, lady. Sending thoughts of peace to you.
Having a daughter in the Army and due to report to Fort Hood the first of the year, it was very unsettling! She birthday is also 9/11, so I can understand needing to take some time! Please tell your daughter Happy Birthday. Everyone please light a candle for both the men & women hurt/died at Ft Hood, and for all the soliders everywhere.
Still Proud Amry Mom,
Jerry
I read this morning about this tragedy, Kris. Go ahead, enjoy your beautiful family and your gorgeous daughter's b-day, and be blessed. Sending you positive & healing vbes, with love from us.
One Texan to another...hang in there. Can't tell you how many friends I've had at Fort Hood. I've spent lots of time Killeen. (I'm a little bit north of there, but I think most blog stats thingys list me as being from Killeen). Right there with ya.
I hope you are able to find some balance again by spending time focusing on your wonderful family. Take care of yourself and hang in there!
Healing Blessings to you and your family Kris Enjoy Miss M's birthday and I hope the peace of your family helps you to heal.
Brightest Blessings being sent your way my dear!
Oh I heard about the shooting last night. I was shocked. You used to live near there? That's a lil too close to home if you know what I mean. It's unsettling.
Aww Happy Birthday to your daughter!! Hope you guys find some time to relax & enjoy the weekend. =)
Take care, Kris...
I'm from Texas, although not that area, and in the military, so I was rather unnerved when I heard about the whole thing. Sounds like you have some pretty strong and unique ties to it, so I can definitely understand this hitting you hard. Enjoy you days off!
Happy birthday to you daughter! Hope its a wonderful one!
You more than deserve a break. Happy birthday Miss M.
I can understand needing to take some time. What happened is horrible. Happy birthday to Miss M, though. Have a good time with your family. :o)
Happy Birthday to your daughter Kris! I am sorry to hear about your anxiety with the Ft. Hood shootings. I blogged about it as well because my twin brother is stationed there. Thankfully he was not on base at the time, but he is still having a rough time with the situation.
Enjoy your weekend!
Blessings,
Hoi Sum
*hug* It is rough knowing people and places that are involved in violence. I will light a candle for you.
there are so many crazy things going on in the world today... it's very disturbing.
i hope your daughter and the rest of your family enjoy her birthday.
you need to take a few days off anyway, what a terrific october celebration you put on! i already can't wait til next year!!
Happy birthday to Daughter! Take the time you need, take care of you.
Enjoy these days ~ you deserve it.
Big hugs and lots of comforts.. taking time for you is always a good idea.. love and blessings to you and your family. Happy Birthday to your baby girl :)
Warmest,
Kallan
Hope your daughter has a great birthday!!
Prayers going out to the folks in Ft. Hood and in Orlando FL. It's a sad sad week.
Rest, enjoy your family and be well.
Love to you and yours, as well as the families affected by this horrid tragedy.
*hugs*
Take care of yourself.
Sending love & positive energy all the way from Osan Air Base!!!
Sending thoughts of strength and recovery your way.
Big Voodoo Mama Hugs.
I moved to Killeen with my husband and 2 children & I still live within a hour of the base. I don't really know what else I can do to help anyone except donate blood (which practically *everyone* in the area is doing, thank goodness!!) but I'm here if anyone needs anything.
Happy birthday to your daughter!! Concentrate on this very blessed day in your history. Celebrate her life and how her life has (and will) touch other lives!
Happy Birthday to your daughter! Enjoy the weekend, and soak in all that family love. It is precious. Hugs to you.
Aww ::hugs:: it was a scary day. My brother Joe is stationed at Fort Hood, but in Iraq right now. Odd that this event was scarier than anything I've heard from Joe in Iraq!
One of my best friends was stationed there for a while--he's out of the army now, medical discharge.
He lost his job yesterday, because of this incident where his employers knew he was stationed, and because on the fifth he sent out a text to everyone (including co-workers) Of the V for Vendetta speech. His employers thought he would go on a shooting rampage and fired him. For texting about V for Vendetta? C'mon! :(
Fortunately he already has an interview with a much better job.
Hugs for you Mrs. B. Happy Birtday Miss M.
Mrs. B, so sorry about everything. It's totally understandable that you need some downtown to recoup and regroup. Bless you! My heart and prayers goes out to all the people who have been affected by this senseless tragedy.
yes, take time off to be with loved ones and celebrating your daughters life. My heart is added to all the sadness.
I completely understand. Take all the time you need.
Happy birthday to your daughter!
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I have n't heard about the shooting but i am sorry to hear that! Peaceful blessings!
Relax. You deserve it on so many levels: wife, mother, blogger, ex-Texan. Have a good one.
Love from Luna of Spelled With a W
Happy Birthday to Miss M. Enjoy your family. Even with no ties to Texas or Fort Hood this tradgedy struck a chord. My prayers are with all touched by this.
glad to hear you have a some jog to counteract your sorrow... blessings to all of you
Hanging with the family is a great tonic.
Take care,
-Luke Sidewalker
Wow...I did not realize!! Healing energies sent you way. Blessings... Pugs and Licks
Do what you must dear lady. I worked with the perpetrator in Maryland and know his brother, who is falling apart. His family is being harassed to the point that he is happy his parents are not around to witness the treatment. Enjoy your family and send out massive positive energy to those who need it, as will I.
Hugs.
My thoughts and heart are with you & yours; as well as the many families affected by this tragedy.
Most of us can never comprehend the hatred that must plague the perpetrators of such things.
Love &light to you & your family. And a very happy birthday to Miss M!
~Danae aka 'Crafty'
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