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That’s Julie Anderson with her cute Frosty entry! You can see more of her work at her blog Stampin’ with Julie Anderson.
Congratulations, Julie! Please contact me so that I can sent you the stamp set.
You girls knocked my socks off this week! 118 entries!!!!!!!! That is mind boggling! I love all the different cards that were made with this sketch! Amazing!!! Thanks so much to everyone who tried the sketch.
Sorry I am posting this a bit late. I am totally distracted.
 Rick called me yesterday afternoon. He was told that he will have to go to Qatar for a year starting in January or get out of the Air Force. He doesn’t want to get out. He is loving the military life, even with this coming up.
So I am bummed about this. He is such a great husband and Dad. We will miss him a lot.
The kids and I might move to San Antonio this winter. It will depend if the AF can promise Rick a job there after the one year tour. If not, we will stay here. I am crossing my fingers that we can at least move back to San Antonio to friends and family. That would make the one year easier!
Boy…I know we were lucky that he never had to go anywhere like this before. It’s still tough. At least it’s not Iraq. That’s what I keep telling myself. So….if I am a bit quiet today, you know why. My Mojo is STUNNED.
Beate
Stay at Home Mom of Three, Splitcoast Team Member and Copic and Spellbinders die Lover.49 Responses to “Winner of the Weekend Sketch Challenge #17”
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I’m so sorry Beate….I know that everything will “work it’s way out”.
Sincerely
Malieta
p.s. Congrats to the winner also!
Beate-
I am so sorry for your bummer news! I hope that everything works itself out for you and your family.
-Laura
I hope everything works out Lolxx Look out for the delivery man, I posted you something today. Chin Upxx
Beate, I’m sorry that you got this news. When I was 5, the AF sent my dad on a one year remote assignment to Greece. My mom & I moved back to RI to be near family which definitely made it easier. It was definitely hard though!
Oh wow, that really sucks, to put it mildly! I hope you’re able to move back to San Antonio. You and your family have my sympathy. (((hugs to you!)))
C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S, Julie, your card is adorable, I love Frosty.
Oh, Beate, I am so sorry about this crossroad in your life. I will be praying about this for you and your family. Decisions, decisions, decisions, they can be sooooo very difficult. I am happy that you have something positive to come out of this, being near family and friends can help beyound your imagination. I love that you looked for the positive. God bless.
Wow, I know you must be completely shell-shocked at the news. I had been dating my husband for about a year and a half when he received word that he was going to be spending a year in Korea. He proposed relatively quickly (hee hee), we were married, and two months later he left for Korea. While I must admit the first two months were absolute torture, the rest of the year just FLEW by!! I was quite surprised at how quick it went. I stayed in Colorado where I had a job, while all of my family was in Ohio.
Fortunately when the guys do hardship duty tours, you are almost guaranteed your choice of next duty station. If your hubby puts in for San Antonio, you should get it…or at least somewhere else in Texas. That’s how we ended up in England: my husband chose it without telling me it was on our wish list. So for basically the only time we would get the base of our choice, I wasn’t really in on making the wish list. You just have to love odds like that!!! 🙂
Awwwww Beate, I am sorry to hear this news for you and your family. Just keep telling yourself, at least its not Iraq!!! My heart aches for you and your family. I will keep your family in my daily prayers. I too would want to be closer to family and friends also if I had to be away from my DH. Take care and take deep breaths. Sending you some hugs, ((((((Beate)))))))
Danita
Hi Beate.I know right now you’re probably in a state of shock and a little sad at the thought of being without your DH for so long. On the only bright side that I can see, you’ll be moving back to Texas,where you’ll have family and friends that love you dearly. They will be there to help out when necessary. I know the thought of moving again must just make your stomach hurt, but maybe it won’t be quite as bad as your mind is leading you to believe it will be. I feel as though I know you just from being one of your biggest fans and I know you’re a strong woman. I’ll be sending big Texas hugs your way.
Angie
Magnolia TX
Congrats to the winner, great snowman! Beate, the strength of your loving family will get you through this difficult time. Hang tuff! We are all pulling for your hubbie and family! Don’t worry about your mojo, you just need to digest all of this! Best wishes! Deb
Beate you are in my prayers and hopes that all works out like you want it to.
I just wanted to thank you and your family so much for making this sacrifice to serve our great country. It truly means so much to me, and as a mom I know what a huge sacrifice this will be for all. Love and prayers to you and your family.
Beate, sorry to hear that hubby may be away a year. If he goes, I hope you can get home! Prayers and hugs coming your way!
Beate, I’m sorry to hear about your DH news. I hope everything works out and you will be able to return to Texas!!! I’ll keep yall in my prayers.
That would make anyone speechless…I hope it all works out like it should. Best wishes to you & your family!
Beate, I’m so sorry to hear about the upcoming transition for your family. Wishing you all the best with this difficult transition.
Beate, Im so sorry that your family will be seperated. But I think it’s good to keep looking at the positive and going to Texas. Time flies by so quickly and Im sure you will be together before you know it.
Your family will be in my prayers. And thank you for your family’s sacrifice and hard work for us all.
you keep your blog mostly craft-oriented, so i’m thankful you shared this with us. i’ll echo what everyone else has said and i know that jenn balcer will be praying that you get to move back to SA.
Wow — 118 cool cards. I really enjoyed this challenge and looking forward to next weekend’s challenge — really motivated me.
Sorry to here that your hubby is going to be away. I can’t imagine how hard that must be.
A family is a strong thing- even when it’s apart. Whatever his decision it will be with all of you in mind. I am sure that year will also help him fine tune what is important in life. Just knowing my family was there while I was away kept me going. Let us know if there is any way to help!
Beate, I made a card for you and your husband, since I didn’t have your address I just posted it on my blog. I would be honored if you would look at it, we are praying for you.
http://stampingforgodsglory.blogspot.com/
You are in my thoughts and prayers, Beate. My brother is in the AF also, and is in the middle of a one year stint in South Korea. I am thankful that your husband is not heading to Iraq. Thank you for your family’s sacrifice as well as your husband’s to protect our nation!
Hang in there Beate!
Sorry to hear of the difficult news. Hang in there! The snowman card is so cute. I didn’t think I needed that set but now….I don’t know!
Sorry to hear the bad news. Hopefully you will be able to move back to Texas. It would be a lot nicer to be near family and friends. Keeping my fingers crossed for you!
Great card! I know a lot of people don’t like Frosty but I LOVE him…Love all snowmen 😉
I am so sorry to her your news. This same situation just happened to a dear friend of mine about 4 months ago. My friends husband also wanted to stay in the military. Prayers and hugs going your way for things to work out in the direction you are in hopes of.
Oh my goodness I got so carried away with Beate’s news that I forgot to say congratulations to Julie on the super great card.
Great attitude, you are right it is not Irag, Qatar is not a bad place, although it would be great for you to be closer to friends and family, will definately be praying for you.
I also love the card and wish that I could have done the challenge this past week myself. Thanks for all the challenges!
Julie made an adorable card. It’s fun to see Frosty again! Gosh, I’m sorry about your news. An unhappy turn of events. I hope it works out so you can at least be near family during his time away. Wow, a year is a long time. That’s really tough!
Hi Beate, I feel you about being all bummed out about your hubby having to go on a deployment. I am an Air Force wife myself and I have been there. My hubby had to go to Oman and I was all by myself with a baby and no family around. My Mom was in Germany (yes, I am German too:D:D) and my hubby’s familiy was on the East Coast. We lived in Tucson at the time and even though we had a great church family we lived about 1 hour away from all of them. I know it is not easy but you will be amazed at how fast the time will go by. Plus, your hubby will be able to call you pretty frequently. I know it is still a shocker, but we are military wives and know that this is what we got ourselves into :D. It is their job and they really don’t have much of a choice. I guess your hubby is like mine they love what they are doing and are not ready to give it up (I am talking about getting out!) Know that I will pray for you and your family. Kopf hoch, Beate. :D:D:D
Great card for your sketch! Yay! So sorry to hear about Rick leaving in January. . .I just can’t imagine how you do that. My fingers are crossed with you! 🙂 HUGS!
Congrats on the winner’s beauty of a card! I love it!
Beate …. I’m stunned with you. But I’ll be hoping that your SA hopes will certainly work out. Definitely working on this from my end!
((((Hugs))))
~Tex
Congratulations to Julie! Very cute card!
(((Beate)))…I am sorry about the news of Rick’s new assignment. I hope and pray that things work out for the best for you all!!
sigh.
bummer. i’m sorry. much gratitude to rick and your entire family for his service in our armed forces.
Beate, What can I say that hasn’t already been said? All I know is God only gives us as much as he knows we can handle, the rest HE takes care of. I haven’t a clue where Qatar is even at! but know that friends and family will be there for you. Hopefully you will be able to move back home and then stay there when DH gets back!! Will keep you in my prayers! Stay strong. Barb
Oh, Beate, I am so sorry about your news! I can only imagine how hard this is… I am definitely praying for you and your kids during this time (and the safety of your husband). I have to agree with several of the other posters…it’s such a sacrifice for you and your family. I know my family and I are grateful for your husband and your family for your sacrifice!
Hey there, I am also thankful to you and your husband for serving our country. I know it comes at a great cost to your family life and marriage. Thinking of you all.
Sincerely,
NG.
Oh, I LOVE these colors!! And the layout of course is so awesomely fun 😉 She did a fabo job and deserves the win.
Beate,
Just know that you and your family will be in my prayers and thoughts. Just remember there are a lot of stampers out here that has an ear if you ever did one.
Just wanted you to know that I’m thinkin’ about you and the family today!! Big hugz!!
I’m so sorry to hear your news. I’ll be keeping you and your family in my prayers as you go through this transition. Thanks to Rick and to you for the sacrifices you make! Know that there are many hugs being sent your way!
My heart goes out to you for what you will have to go through over the next year. It will be good for you if you have the opportunity to come back to Texas during this time. For what it’s worth, my best friend’s younger brother is just returning to the States after a year in Iraq. He and his wife have 7 children!!!!!!!!! Although I have observed this time as an “outsider” and friend, the year has seemed to fly by and we are all happy that he is now back with his family.
Just remember you have lots of virtual friends out there who, I’m sure, would help you in whatever way we can.
Love,
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Sorry, about your news and will pray everything works out for you. Really thankful for our military and the sacrifices they and their families make to help keep freedom.
Congratulations to Julie… great card…
Sorry to hear about your hubby… that will be tough… I don’t have to live like that but 2 of my step-kids are in the AF and my brother-in-law so I see how they have to live… still… I am glad some people still choose to serve their country…
Oh Beate, I’m so sorry! But its true – at least its not Iraq!! A year is a long time, but lots of families get through it, and Rick loves his job despite this, so that is a blessing. We wish you all the best! I really hope you can move back to SA.
Sorry Beate…I cannot even imagine what this must be like! I get indignant if my DH goes away on a mere business trip! You are in my thoughts…hopefully it is better now that a week has passed…
Wow. I would be distracted too. I wish you the best as you guys get everything figured out.
Blessings, Tina
(((hugs)))
Take all the time you need to recover from the sudden news…things like that will stop you in your tracks at times. Though I am Canadian, I am thankful for all the men who serve their countries. My husband’s nephew served in Afghanistan and just loves his job as well. It takes a special person and a special family so thank your husband for his service and thank you for your support — as difficult as it can be a times! Hope you can get to San Antonio and know that you’ve got lots of “virtual” friends too 🙂