Internet is Back :)

So I haven't blogged for a bit now because since Friday I have not had internet access except for on my cell.  After several moves, and many frustrations, I have moved to the Fisher House.  I am on the first floor in a wheel chair accessible room, which means my husband can get discharged and stay with me here.  However, due to the short week and such he won't be discharged until Monday (booo) but the hard part of getting a room is over!

Basically, where we are staying is like a big house with a bunch of bedrooms that have their own attached bath.  Then there is a huge kitchen, laundry room, living room, and dining room which are all shared areas with the other people staying here.  It will take some getting used to, cause we all know how OCD I can be and sharing my living space is not my type of thing.  But it is much better then staying in the hotel, this is at least a bit more homey.

So earlier this week, there were tons of movie production people here filming a part of a movie called Battleship, which is due out in spring of 2012.  At first, I thought it was some small little documentary movie.  But turns out it is in fact a "real" Hollywood movie. We met one of the actresses, who apparently is married to the tennis player Andy Roddick.  I didn't know who she was until googling the movie afterward to figure out what in the world it was. But they were filming at the CFI, because one of the characters in the movie ends up being an amputie who is doing rehab there. 
Chris is doing well.  Working on getting the left leg down to size for a prosthetic still, making progress on it.  The right leg is getting straightened out day by day.  The docs say it is recovering well, and quicker then initially anticipated.  So that is all great news.  We are hoping for him to be walking (at least with a crutch) by Christmas.  That would be awesome!  Beyond that, not too much new is going on around here.  Turkey day is fast approaching, will be my first away from home.  I sure am going to miss the home cooked meal this year.  The smoked turkey and definitely my mom's ham.  But there is always next year, and Christmas. I will make them cook me a big meal then :)

♥ Wake at dawn with a winged heart and give thanks for another day of loving. ♥

Yay for Holiday Flavors!

I must admit that one of my favorite things about the Holidays (among many others) is all the Holiday inspired flavors that come out.  It helps make the season so cozy and warm.  It wont be quite the same this year, being down in Texas.  As much as snow is not my favorite thing in the world to drive in and such, being a Colorado girl I do love it around the holidays.  It is what helps make the holidays complete.  To me it is completely unbelievable to meet people who have NEVER seen snow a day in their life.  And it is kind of a bummer that we won't beable to decorate our home and put up a Christmas tree while drinking egg nog and listening to Christmas music.  All of which have been traditions for me every year. Not that me being in another state, without a home is nearly the same as being deployed.  But now I can kind of feel the guys who miss all of this while being overseas.  It sure is crummy!  But my husband and I are hopeful that by Christmas the docs will grant him leave so we can go home for Christmas....keep your finger crossed for us!!!

Anywho, back to my love of holiday flavors.  I went to Target with my friend Krista yesterday and was so excited.  They have holiday flavor yogurts!! I got Vanilla Maple, Sugar Cookies, and Eggnog.  Sounds kind of odd but they are delicious!  And as I write this I am enjoying a cup of Vanilla Spiced Rum coffee.  Now all I need is for Starbucks to bring back my beloved Carmel Brulee Latte!

♥ This seems to be the basic need of the human in nearly every great crisis - a good hot cup of coffee. ♥

Veteran's Day

Tomorrow is Veteran's Day, and I am proud of this day.  It is a day that is much deserved, and quite frankly every day should be Veteran's Day in this country.  Our soldiers serve and defend us, even when you aren't thinking of them.  They work tirelessly and endlessly.  They get little in return, except a powerful bond with their fellow soldiers and the pride they wear on their backs.  Being an Army wife, obviously I am proud.  But it is more then a wife giving kudos to her husband.  I know first hand how amazing our soldiers are.  How selfless they can be to this country.  When they are called to duty, they step up.  They fight hard.

I am so honored to be surrounded by such amazing people.  For those in this country who don't have ties with the military, I truly feel sorry for them.  You can not understand the utter beautyof a human being until you meet a soldier.  The amount of heart, drive, and courage they have is beyond words.  I tear up as I type this because I am so humbled by the thought.  I love my husband to pieces.  He served in OIF 08-09 and OEF 10.  He has done more then paid his dues to this country.  He is a great soldier.  He takes his career seriously, and does it very well.  He gave a limb for this country, and I am proud of him every single day for overcoming this obstacle.  Beyond that, I am honored to know others here who were wounded.  And I have  friends still serving overseas, whom I think about and pray for their safe return every day.  I love these people whole heatedly.  I thank them from the deepest parts of my heart for their service to this country. And because of my husband, and my friends who serve, I am so proud to be an American.

And to those who did not come home, your memory will live forever!  RIP Millet and Chaplain Goetz.

♥ This nation will remain the land of the free, only so long as it is home of the brave. ♥

Month One

Well today marks the day I have officially been at BAMC for one month.  It kind of seems crazy that it has been that long already, but I am already getting home sick.  I miss hanging with my girls, I miss the kids at work, and definitely miss good food!  But it is very good to be here with my husband.  At this point I am just ready for him to become an outpatient so life can seem a little more "normal".  And it will be nice to be able to get out and do things with him once he is feeling well enough to do that.  We all know how stir crazy I can get.  Heck, I would love to go play around at Target for an hour or two even :)  I do love that store!  But for now, this is the way life is and that's ok. 

Chris's left leg (the amputated one) has been doing great.  Surguries on that one have been done for a bit now, and he has a shrink sock on it to help with getting excess fluids out and getting it down to size for a prosthetic.  His right leg was broken but then tissue began dying off from an infection.  The doctors broke in a few places in order to move good tissue around and save the leg.  The bone is crooked from the procedure, and is slowly being straightened out.  He has what's called a Halo Exfix on it, which in time he will be able to bear weight on it.  So we are making process, it's just a matter of finishing up a few more minor surguries on the right leg, and weaning of liquid medications so he can be discharged from the hospital and begin his rehab.

♥ Every man's life lies within the present; for the past is spent and done with, and the future is uncertain. ♥

From a battlefield blast to a bed in Germany - News - Stripes

This is an article that Stars and Stripes wrote on my husband while he was still in Germany enroute back to the states. He is so proud that he is a top result in Google search for "Sgt Chris Champion" lol. So for those of you who are curious, or want a little more info on what exactly happened feel free to read.

From a battlefield blast to a bed in Germany - News - Stripes

Another Week Down

I would say TGIF, but Friday seems no different from Monday around here for us.  The only noticeable difference on the weekends is that less people come in and out of the hospital room, and the hospital DFAC (dining facility) is less crowded.  Beyond that each day is pretty much the same.  Trying to patiently wait for Chris to be released and become an outpatient.  At least then we won't be stuck in the hospital all day, and maybe we can actually lay down together when we watch a movie.  Cause attempting to half lay on the side of a hospital bed is not exactly ideal.  And hopefully the never ending list of drugs he is on will go down, and maybe he won't be so sleepy.  I love him to pieces but man he sleeps a lot right now....totally understandable but it's a bummer watching tv alone in a hospital chair for hours and playing "Angry Birds".
It's Halloween weekend and I gotta admit it is the first Halloween in years I haven't dressed up.  I think maybe one year when I was in high school I didn't but beyond that, I have always had a costume.  Kind of a bummer, but it's ok.  Just means we will have to throw an epic costume party next year :) For everyone who is going out this weekend have fun and be safe! 

Beyond that I want to apologize to my followers because I am sure my blog has become a bit boring and monotonious in the last month.  No more random funny stories to tell from work or updates and the latest and greatest care package decorations I have done.  But hopefully you all still will follow me, I promise I will get more exciting in time :)


♥ We could never learn to be brave and patient if there were only joy in the world. ♥

Military Spouses are Heroes

Defense.gov News Article: Military Spouses are Heroes, First Lady Says

It is nice to get a little recognition once in a while. I don't think a lot of civilians understand the sacrfices military families make from day to day. But it's ok, because it's always worth it for me.