Hey all, I’m posting today about a part of my life I don’t often talk about.  I have two son-in-laws and both have served their country; one is still active duty.  He recently returned from his second deployment.  When these men came into our lives the truism: what affects one, affects us all, became our reality in a deeper way.  I love these two guys, and they’re exactly what I wished for my daughters.

There are families out there that are stationed very far away from home.  Life changes down the line when that happens.  Our youngest daughter is currently in Alaska, and it’s been a year since I’ve seen her. I know….too long.  We’ll be visiting them soon, plans are on the horizon, and I can’t wait to hold them all again in my arms.  My firstborn misses having a sister close by, and the grandkids miss their cousins. I remember a time my oldest daughter was stationed in upstate N.Y. with her military husband, and I was separated from her in the same way.  We all pulled together as a family and survived.

During deployments, news becomes more than a place to check the local weather out; it becomes a scary peek into what might be happening in certain areas.  I’m so grateful my son-in-laws returned home safely from their deployments.  My heart goes out to those brave men and women who never made it home.

I want to thank all those who serve our country, and thank the brave men and women left behind with families to raise.  In some cases on their own, since they too are far away from home.  I know your pain and fears, and wish you all well!  Be safe! 

Hey all, you can find me at Magical Musings today on my Friday blog day.  I’ll be chatting about a mini-me bookcover escapade my daughter and I cooked up this summer.  We love a great laugh!  This is my granddaughter and I, mimicking a pose from that fun day.  Come on over, and read about it.

One of my Magical partners received great news last week.  Michelle Diener signed with a dream agent, Marlene Stringer, and we celebrated this week when Michelle announced her news at Magical.  I love when amazing things happen to my friends.  I wish you much success, Michelle!

Today, I’ll be over at Magical on my Friday blog day.  I’ll be discussing Time, not in the normal sense but the magical sense.  I hope this update finds you all well.  I wish all of you writers out there much success with your stories!  And for those getting ready to mail projects out, may they all find the perfect home if they haven’t already.  Great stories need to be shared with the world!   

And exciting news to share?