tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31229378.comments2023-07-07T03:27:00.832-05:00Ever JoyfulArlenehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02616597859669901083noreply@blogger.comBlogger2322125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31229378.post-52442117542246120652022-07-07T21:03:14.687-05:002022-07-07T21:03:14.687-05:00We had a girl! And two more boys after she was bor...We had a girl! And two more boys after she was born, so yes... that makes 5 boys and 1 girl currently. :) <br />~ArleneAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31229378.post-19004737045902683862018-01-12T16:42:51.383-06:002018-01-12T16:42:51.383-06:00Hi Arlene! I've missed seeing your blog posts!...Hi Arlene! I've missed seeing your blog posts! What did you have, a boy or girl? :) Hope you and your little family are doing well! A Joyful Hearthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10284281823727087887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31229378.post-76717944843281500342016-07-13T14:59:25.063-05:002016-07-13T14:59:25.063-05:00You are so sweet Arlene ��.I Love reading your blo...You are so sweet Arlene ��.I Love reading your blog!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02193214267721541239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31229378.post-34943111909239413332016-06-23T13:40:52.451-05:002016-06-23T13:40:52.451-05:00Hi, Arlene! It was so good to read your update! I&...Hi, Arlene! It was so good to read your update! I'm glad your hubby made it back home and that your pregnancy is almost over. I will be praying extra for you as your delivery times draws near. ((Hugs))Paulahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05113000662715261341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31229378.post-42988338321131779902016-02-26T09:16:17.138-06:002016-02-26T09:16:17.138-06:00Oh, that must be hard! Will pray for you, Arlene, ...Oh, that must be hard! Will pray for you, Arlene, and the boys! Amynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31229378.post-44764310352769307032016-02-24T15:34:45.841-06:002016-02-24T15:34:45.841-06:00Oh, Arlene, my eyes teared up reading this! I will...Oh, Arlene, my eyes teared up reading this! I will be praying for you during this time of separation. I think the longest Steven and I have ever been apart is about 2 weeks. I'm sure that 6 weeks is much harder, but like you said, at least it's not 6 months! Thank you so much for the sacrifices your family is making for our country. :)Paulahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05113000662715261341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31229378.post-13714224414899883282016-02-11T21:23:54.324-06:002016-02-11T21:23:54.324-06:00Aww, so exciting to hear you are having another li...Aww, so exciting to hear you are having another little one! :) Congratulations!! My husband and I are expecting as well, just haven't posted it on my blog yet (even though I'm due next month!). :) <br /><br />That's sad to lose pictures! I lost a bunch that were on my Husbands phone when it got broken. We make sure to store them in the "iCloud" now! A Heart of Praisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09231721110231420764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31229378.post-25631043811268515072016-01-22T13:35:28.482-06:002016-01-22T13:35:28.482-06:00I'm so excited that God is blessings your fami...I'm so excited that God is blessings your family with another little one! I wonder if this one will be a girl...(although I'm sure you would still be thrilled with a boy). :)Paulahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05113000662715261341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31229378.post-72805128159158678752016-01-18T22:00:16.460-06:002016-01-18T22:00:16.460-06:00Thank you for the comment you left me on my blog! ...Thank you for the comment you left me on my blog! I'm so thankful you were blessed by the poem. Wow-that must have been so disappointing to lose so many pictures on your camera. I love how you said, though, that pictures are just "things", and it's not what is most important! God is so good to give us the blessings that have extremely much more value!Sunshine Countryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01311031641423765248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31229378.post-66811088431261842332016-01-18T10:43:32.901-06:002016-01-18T10:43:32.901-06:00Congratulations!! I can hardly believe how much yo...Congratulations!! I can hardly believe how much your family has grown, and is growing- So sweet! Amynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31229378.post-8036842403698168442015-11-06T10:59:29.617-06:002015-11-06T10:59:29.617-06:00Happy (late) Anniversary!! So sweet! Congratulatio...Happy (late) Anniversary!! So sweet! Congratulations!!A Joyful Hearthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10284281823727087887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31229378.post-9083950067218365872015-09-24T03:18:45.728-05:002015-09-24T03:18:45.728-05:00Amen Alene, this world isn't our home. I guess...Amen Alene, this world isn't our home. I guess like missionaries you have to realize you're just passing through and the word home is relative. BTW, I don't know how I lost your blog address but I'm adding you so I won't miss any more posts. *Ü*Tori Lesliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00859488167015452608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31229378.post-72796602385577890142015-09-14T12:53:17.629-05:002015-09-14T12:53:17.629-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Sunshine Countryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01311031641423765248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31229378.post-84494644222163505502015-08-13T15:36:42.481-05:002015-08-13T15:36:42.481-05:00Hi, Arlene! Adjusting to a new place can be so cha...Hi, Arlene! Adjusting to a new place can be so challenging! I hope that you make some good friends, and stay in touch with your old ones, too. :)Paulahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05113000662715261341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31229378.post-15397118157378569362015-08-13T12:02:35.726-05:002015-08-13T12:02:35.726-05:00Arlene, I know the feeling! Have you read/heard of...Arlene, I know the feeling! Have you read/heard of the book "Third Culture Kids"? It put into perspective the fact of never having a permanent home/culture my whole life and the challenges as well as blessings that go along with it. Also that each transition does include a grieving process and giving yourself time to heal by God's grace! I was introduced to the book during my last year of college, which was also the time God was calling my family out of permanent missionary service in Alaska -- in my case, complete upheaval of my world! My last visit home for Christmas in 2013 was so hard because I had no promise of ever being able to return...it's so far away, the expense to travel so far, etc. God's will is really hard sometimes! Since graduation Florida has become my "home"...although I have been resistant this whole past year, now that I've taken some deep breaths and accepted the changes, I'm beginning to feel more settled. <br /><br />I agree that so many new relationships can be tiring. I've learned not to force it. God has brought me closer to certain individuals than I ever expected I would...they have been a huge help to me looking back on this year.<br /><br />God has a perfect plan for your family in Ohio!!! And so many blessings in store! The thought "All this and heaven too" encourages me so much. What a good and gracious God we serve.<br /><br />Love,<br /><br />NaomiNaomi Ungryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16101023408841630499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31229378.post-2479585556224435022015-08-12T17:32:48.694-05:002015-08-12T17:32:48.694-05:00Yes -it is all so temporary ... and THAT is why we...Yes -it is all so temporary ... and THAT is why we gotta Live it Up!! :D We should take on a new adventure everyday! (You start! haha) Here's to roadtrips and strangers becoming friends and conquering that introvert inside - that deep down actually wants you to experience new things. (All this coming from a girl that doesn't like to explore outside of her pepperoni pizza!) Can't wait for your posts that start off: Had another great adventure this week ...Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16869514006153477605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31229378.post-67313604829500652532015-06-18T22:36:43.165-05:002015-06-18T22:36:43.165-05:00Praise the Lord for His goodness to you both! Cong...Praise the Lord for His goodness to you both! Congratulations! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31229378.post-63552553011557039942015-05-26T07:29:23.124-05:002015-05-26T07:29:23.124-05:00What a blessing! Happy Anniversary! Y'all ar...What a blessing! Happy Anniversary! Y'all are such a cute couple and so glad God brought you together!Sherry Lochnernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31229378.post-88977676661239229942015-04-30T14:02:32.375-05:002015-04-30T14:02:32.375-05:00Aww...I definitely feel for you! Having recently g...Aww...I definitely feel for you! Having recently gone through a big move (around 16 hours from our previous home) I know moving can be a very difficult time! God gives grace, though, and as you said, is good all the time! :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31229378.post-27894687904481462602015-01-10T15:35:52.988-06:002015-01-10T15:35:52.988-06:00Aww, hope everything with your move goes good! It&...Aww, hope everything with your move goes good! It's sad to have to leave behind friends and what you are used too! A Heart of Praisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09231721110231420764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31229378.post-86800509559103097062015-01-03T17:10:10.021-06:002015-01-03T17:10:10.021-06:00That is so tough. :( Love and prayers to you and y...That is so tough. :( Love and prayers to you and your family. I hope this move is smooth and peaceful, and turns out to be the best thing that could have happened to you. <3 (((HUGS)))<br /><br />PS, GO PACKERS. :)photo:britthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13593351121867843849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31229378.post-64722590788444221362015-01-03T13:02:38.683-06:002015-01-03T13:02:38.683-06:00Hey Arlene! So glad to see you posting again. Sorr...Hey Arlene! So glad to see you posting again. Sorry to hear you had to move again. I know that's not easy, we've moved 5 times in 15 years but we were all together. Anyhow, glad to see you posting again. Happy belated Christmas and New Year!!! Tori Lesliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00859488167015452608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31229378.post-43754860957769667612014-12-18T08:50:12.140-06:002014-12-18T08:50:12.140-06:00Hey, I feel for you. I can't imagine how hard ...Hey, I feel for you. I can't imagine how hard it is to be alone. Hang in there and have a lovely Christmas. Tori Lesliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00859488167015452608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31229378.post-91686788196401235182014-12-04T07:05:33.172-06:002014-12-04T07:05:33.172-06:00Hello! Long time no chat. I dusted off an old blog...Hello! Long time no chat. I dusted off an old blog post today and saw a comment from you. Was so glad to see that your blog is still active.<br /><br />After reading it - I just want to give you a hug! I will pray for you. Thank you for being a military wife.Jendihttp://jendisjournal.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31229378.post-65815030144106201162014-11-05T13:43:01.478-06:002014-11-05T13:43:01.478-06:00Oh, Arlene, I so remember those days! Unfortunatel...Oh, Arlene, I so remember those days! Unfortunately, I still have them to some degree now that my kiddos are older. I'm with you and wouldn't trade them for anything. :)Paulthttp://riverbendramblings.comnoreply@blogger.com