help spread the word!!

I have been following a few different blogs for a while now, I have "met" people in the blogging world who are also military spouses. It has been kind of nice, seeing that when you are national guard, you do not always live on a base, or even anywhere near one for that matter. Often the families are spread far apart throughout a state. It has been nice to be in contact with and read/share stories of other military spouses who are in similar situations.

There are a few that I really look forward to reading, I always look for their updates. One morning in July I was sitting at the computer and opened up to one of my favorites, the title was "Three Knocks at the door"... my jaw hit the floor and I began tearing up before I even read it. I don't know how many blogs you follow, but when you read every post and follow certain ones all the time... you almost feel as if you know these families. This poor woman's husband was a marine and was killed in action. She has continued to blog, and even though she doesn't feel like she is strong, she has absolutely amazed me! I know her husband would be proud and want her to laugh and enjoy life.

Yesterday I opened up her blog to read her most recent update, it was titled "I need your help". She has three children, her oldest daughter is not TJ's (her husband's) biological daughter. However they had been going through adoption processes for quite some time, and were in the final stages. He always considered her his, as did everyone around them. He raised her as his own. She is having a hard time finalizing the adoption now. Please read her story through this link to her blog http://thedudleyfamily.wordpress.com/ please also go to the petition site through a link in her blog and sign for her. She needs all the help and prayers she can get to make her late husbands greatest dream a reality!

Such a tragic loss, such a sweet family. I will continue to follow her blog as I have for a while now, she is an inspiration. No one ever wishes to have their life torn right out of their heart. In just moments your world can be turned upside down. I pray for strength for her to continue being a great mom to those kids and always remind them how much their daddy loved them.

For the Lord does not abandon anyone forever.

though he brings grief, he also shows compassion

according to the greatness of his unfailing love.

lamentations 3:22-26  31-32