U8RMY007's SparkPeople Blog

Me the Perfectionist!

Sun, 23 Aug 2009 02:59:26 EST

Everyone on Sparkpeople that know, thaI have served 17 years in the US Army. But to keep it real, I am a perfectionist. I used to think there was something wrong with others, but after being diagnosed with Tuberculosis 2 years ago. I realized I had seriously high expectations on myself and others.

You see, I have never weighed over 130lbs in my life until contracting TB while in Iraq. I had to take 5 different types of meds (3 x a day), just for the TB alone. I went from a sz 6/8 ...

Every Man, Woman, Mother, Father, Loved One ...that Supported a Soldier!

Mon, 10 Aug 2009 19:01:04 EST

I, Elizabeth, Thank you for always crying a tear, when one of us is injured. For every shoe box, every tin of baked cookies from grandmother, that the whole platoon ate, and you didn't know. Thank you grandmother! Every care package filled with toothpaste, socks, pens, magazines, letters from K-12th graders with of love and support.

I, WE SALUTE YOU ALL! You give us hope, to keep going, even when we have nothing left in our bodies.
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Picture Yourself in a positive Light!

Sat, 8 Aug 2009 22:00:08 EST

Recently, I have seen several blogs or post of negative affirmations of one's self. Please do not misunderstand me. I am no where near where I want to be and will be.

I remeber when my unit at FT Bragg was deployed to Iraq in 1990. I was 18 going 19. When we got to Iraq, it was a hold another world over there. We have built this place up. Bu my special ops, was the first units there. Many of my buddies, we...

A Mother's Love!

Sat, 25 Jul 2009 10:25:03 EST

Truly happy, my daughter's father has recently returned safely from 6 years overseas from rotating back and forth from Afghanistan to Germany.

She has not seen him in 6 years. So I decided to let her go stay with him in Florida for her last 2 years of high school. It was hard at first. I cried often, called a minimum of 5 times a day. She is now 15 and I have raised her to be a strong, intelligent, confident, but rebellious at time young lady. She has traveled everywhere with me. ...

Learning To Let Go!

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 19:10:02 EST

Letting go doesn't mean the end. It means the beginning of possibilities. Sometimes you have to encourage a person by showing them they are no good for you.

I felt stuck, unsure of myself, and what step to take next. Removing yourself emotionally from a situation can be the best thing you will ever do for yourself.

I contemplated for months should I hold onto a marriage that does not inspire me, lift me up, or bring out the best in me.

When you act like the ...

How Do You Bring Out The Best In Others!

Wed, 1 Jul 2009 22:22:11 EST

How do you know if you are bringing out the best in others? Family, friends are a given, but what about others.

I recall one day many years ago, recently divorced from my first marriage and I had maybe $2 to name. As I was waiting to catch the bus to go to the base, I bent over from hunger pains. Complete stranger, resembled a homeless person, came up to me and gave me $7. I will never forget the person's face. You see, I caught this bus everyday for two weeks and never had I seen...

If You Could Start Over, What Would You Do Differently!

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 02:06:18 EST

I sit here thinking of my failures and my accomplishments. Wondering if I could start over would I do anything differently?

Would you go back to college?
Wait to have children?
Not take that job transfer?
Never get married for the 2nd time?

Whatever the reason, we all come to that point and reflect...would I change anything? I know some of you maybe shock, but I would not have married for the second time.

I feel stuck, like I have placed everyo...

My Love Sick Child!

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 16:43:57 EST

That cry in the middle of the night, is like the call of the Iditarod that the race have begun.

She moves about swiftly, looking for cold compresses, thermometers, extra blankets, and medication.
Thinking to herself; how could I have dozed off to sleep.
Feeling guilty for only a minute to rest her eyes.
As the sun is breaking through the sky, so is a child’s fever.
This is like a breath of fresh air to a mother, she breathe a sigh of relief.
Then and on...

Things I Can't Live Without! Or Things that Make Me Happy

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 15:31:21 EST

(inspired by CBSPECIAL)

GOD
The Holy Bible
Brain, Sight, Hearing, Limbs, Taste, Touch
Thoughts & feelings
Food
Fresh Air
Money
Family
Friends
Love
Miracles
My daughter's smile
Hugs &Kisses
Spending time with family & friends
Clothing
Peace
Support
Kindness; random acts of
Patience
Sunlight
Taking long walks with my daugh...

My Pet Peeves

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 20:23:01 EST

People who use their cell phones while in the line at the store
Being put on speakerphone without warning
People they display their undergarments, especially in restaurants and church
Drivers that make a Right/Left turn without using the turn signal
People that do not pick up their dogs poop after they crap
Rude cashiers, tellers, and customer service representatives
Excessive stop signs
People who feel they have the right to dress themselves in public
...

Why is a compliment almost as hard to take as an insult?

Sat, 13 Jun 2009 22:00:51 EST

Dictionaries describe compliments as a form of praise, a noun phrase. Too many do not know how to accept a compliment, but readily accept a criticism.

I am one of these people. As a child growing, compliments was not expected nor given. As an adult you learn to respond in compliment denial mode. You perceive the compliment as an insult.

Twisted thinking, don't you think. But accepting criticism, like you're fat, too ugly, nobody will ever want ...means you believe and ac...

NSDQ007 Inspirational Blog

Sat, 13 Jun 2009 01:01:06 EST

At times when I feel like this I need to calm myself down and ...

Believe

Great achievements involve great risk...just live your dream.

When you lose, don't lose the lesson...

That no matter how good a friend is, they're going to hurt you evey once in a while and you must forgive them for that...

Just because someone doesn't love you the way you want them to, doesn't mean th...

Learning to Forgive Yourself!

Sun, 7 Jun 2009 12:22:40 EST

It isn’t always enough to be forgiven by others. Sometimes you have to learn to forgive yourself.

As parents we often perceive that our children behavior is a reflection of ourselves.

I was recently reminded that as parents we are given a limited amount of time to teach and protect our children. At some point we must clip their wings in order for them to learn to stand on their two feet.

We do this with fear and the assurance knowing that we have prepared ...

Embrace the Challenge

Sun, 31 May 2009 13:49:22 EST