myspace

I never thought I would have a myspace, felt it was a waste of time, I had more constructive things to do. After my son died I looked at his myspace daily to see what his friends were saying to him. There were so many things I wanted to ask them, but didn't know how to contact them. Now that I have created a myspace account of my own I can. I have met some of them already and look forward to getting to know the rest. I checked out my daughters myspace and was floored by the tribute she left for her brother......a slideshow, his obituary, a memory book with photos from his funeral.........Also she has an adorable slideshow of her daughter. One of the best things is I can leave messages to Shawns "brothers" whether they are in Texas, Florida, Cali or Iraq to let them know I am thinking of them and it doesn't cost a thing!

Flickr

I spent my childhood years in North Bend Oregon and we spent many hours at the ocean. One of my fondest memories of being a mom was taking my kids to the ocean for the first time and seeing the amazement on their faces. Nothing calms my spirit like the ocean, the salty breeze, the giant waves and the overall beauty of it. Oh to be there right now........ I actually found this picture my son took on Photobucket.

Streaming Music

I tried Pandora. I love it! I don't own an IPod so this was a great way for me to get my favorite mix to listen to. It'll take awhile for me to build up my song list, but I think it will be fun.

Fighting for Our Freedom

It's not about whether this war is the right thing it's about the men and women fighting for all of our freedom. Don't say I will write tomorrow, next week, whenever.... stop and do it now, before it is too late. Letters, cards, funny pics are prized possesions when you are in Iraq in 130 degree weather with wind storms so fierce you can't see more than 10 feet in front of you and you feel like a sitting duck. They add a ray of sunshine to their lives and remind them what they are there for. My extended family had a lot of regrets when my son died, but no more than my husband. I was the one to do the letter writing, mailing packages, etc after our son shipped out. My husband said 2 days before the Marines showed up at our door that he was going to write, it was the least he could do. Imagine how he felt when it was too late. Make a difference now!

RSS Feeds

I can see where RSS Feeds can be useful and a time saver for many. I am always amazed at how much info is out there on the web.
As for me personally at this point in my life I am trying to simplify and get back to basics, be on the computer less, enjoy the wonders of the earth more. Instead of saving me time, because there is not much I look at consistently, it seems to be eating up more of my free time. I look at the posts that come thru the feeds and delete 99% without ever reading them. I did find a blog from an author that writes charming knitting stories and may drop in occasionaly to see what's new in her knitting world.
I keep planning on coming to my blog page to post some personal stuff, but never seem to make the time and am not sure how others will view the thoughts I have to post.
Those of you who know me and many of you in the system I have never met know I lost a son in Iraq this past July. Alot of my world is wrapped up in the grieving process these days and moving forward. My daughters beautiful little girl helps us all get thru. Nothing like seeing the world thru the eyes of a two year old.