Observer: a person who watches or notices something. Sometimes referred to as a spectator, bystander, onlooker, watcher, viewer. In addition to being the mom, the scheduler, the planner, I am an observer. This past weekend we took our camper out to Lake Rudolph at Holiday World. For those of you who don't know, I am still a "newbie" to … [Read more...]
Archives for July 2018
Survived.
We did it. We survived the 4th of July. I'm not saying that to brag as if we drank ourselves silly, ate ourselves into a food coma, or survived travel, but I'm saying it because we survived fireworks. There are mixed feelings on admitting (for some) that fireworks are a trigger for veterans. I've read both sides of the "combat veteran … [Read more...]
Cautious.
This week I am cautious. I hope to avoid some sleepless nights. I am on "high alert" so to speak. Why? July 4th. I know there are mixed feelings about signs that read "combat veteran lives here be cautious with fireworks," but after seeing my husband break down because he felt like one 4th of July holiday was "just like being in Baghdad," I have … [Read more...]