T minus ONE day!!!

Sorry for my absence around here,
I've been a little busy....
finishing papers,studying for finals,turning in homeworks,reading novels,and oh yeah-
GOING TO MY FINAL CLASS EVER!!! Tomorrow morning is G-R-A-D-U-A-T-I-O-N. Hallelujah!
And from this moment on, any class I take will be a gradute course!

It's SUMMER TIME!!!!!

Cutest.Child.EVER.

Is she not the most adorable child that you have ever laid eyes on?

This sweet little angel is my best friend's daughter and I can not

wait to get my auntie hands on her.

Who can argue really? LOOK at that face!

And she's even a loyal fan of my team.

She's perfect.

Another fun giveaway!

Heart & Home is having another giveaway!
In fact, she is having a giveaway WEEK!!!!Today's fun win is especially dear to my heart. (And I will tell you why another day. another day when I don't have ten gagillion finals to study for!)

The lucky winner will receive a bag of Thrive Africa Coffee and a travel mug!!Read about it on Ashleigh's blog here!!It is a terrific cause and I hope all of you will take the timeto check out their website and read what their mission is.Check it here.

FABULOUS Giveaway!!!

This just might be my favorite giveaway ever.

The ever so lovely Ashleigh from Heart & Home is hosting a $30 dollar gift certificate towards a fabulous Gussy purchase of your choice!!!

This little beauty is MY favorite.

Don't take my word for it- check out her lovely ruffled ladies!

P.S- I really hope no one reads this post...
I would really like to win this one myself!

Monday's Must Read

I was required to read this book for a literature class last semester,

surprisingly enough, I truly enjoyed reading it.

Warning: There were many tears.

The following is a book summary courtesy of Book Browse:

Maybe it was a grandparent, or a teacher, or a colleague. Someone older, patient and wise, who understood you when you were young and searching, helped you see the world as a more profound place, gave you sound advice to help you make your way through it.

For Mitch Albom, that person was Morrie Schwartz, his college professor from nearly twenty years ago.

Maybe, like Mitch, you lost track of this mentor as you made your way, and the insights faded, and the world seemed colder. Wouldn't you like to see that person again, ask the bigger questions that still haunt you, receive wisdom for your busy life today the way you once did when you were younger?

Mitch Albom had that second chance. He rediscovered Morrie in the last months of the older man's life. Knowing he was dying, Morrie visited with Mitch in his study every Tuesday, just as they used to back in college. Their rekindled relationship turned into one final "class": lessons in how to live.

Tuesdays with Morrie is a magical chronicle of their time together, through which Mitch shares Morrie's lasting gift with the world.

MilSpouse Blog Carnival- Last Day!

I have had such a wonderful time blogging for the carnival this week and reading what all the other amazing wives have written. It has been wonderful to meet other milspouses in the faith!

Check them out here!

Today's topic is Where I Find My Strength

Ultimately, I find my strength in the Lord.

He is the only source of perfect light and love.

When I am weak, He is strong.

His hands are mighty enough to hold all my fears, insecurities and doubts.

His arms cradle me when I am lonely, sick and tired.

His words bring comfort, peace and stillness.

He will never leave me nor forsake me.

There is none like Him.

The Lord has also given me a Hero, to love and honor

Who is my other half, my best friend.

My Soldier brings me joy and security

I know I am safe by his side.

Come what may, we will endure together

This man I call my husband, he is the strength for my heart.

He leads me to the Father, where we draw strength together.

I am so blessed to have such beautiful friendships in my life.

Each of them hold a special place, unique to themselves.

I am so thankful for these woman.

They are the treasures in life.

They ones who answer tearful calls in the middle of the night

Who send you packages with pretty ones and fun tea cups

Who hear in the silence the exact words I cannot say

They are the ones who will last forever

Kindred spirits until the end.

Family. It cannot be described in words.

There are no measures for its loyalty

Love, understanding and sacrifice.

Family is home.

Home is comfort.

Comfort brings its own source of strength.

This is where I find my strength. This is where I find myself. This is where I find love.

Happy Military Spouse Appreciation Day!!!

I didn't have the opportunity to post today for the MilSpouse blog carnival at Wifes of Faith,

BUT I wanted to wish you all a

HAPPY MILITARY SPOUSE APPRECIATION DAY!

I am so thankful for the friendships I have made through my fellow bloggies.

You guys all ROCK!

A special thanks to my best friend and hooah buddy Kate,

I don't know what I would do without you!