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Wednesday, July 28, 2010

The Military Wife

My husband is in the military so he leaves home a lot.  
The first time he left home was when we were newly weds and still living in the college town where we met.  This was years ago when Becka and I lived in the same state and went to the same school.

One night I called her up, crying.
I was hormonal and pregnant, I hadn't heard from my husband in weeks.  I was a total hot mess.

Becka came over to cheer me up.
She needed to take some pictures for her photography class and asked me to be her subject. 

I just knew the photos would turn out terrible since my face was blotchy and my eyes were swollen with tears.
But her photography class paid off and she did a good job.  You can't even tell I was crying.
And now, these are some of my favorite pictures I have of myself.

She made me smile...






This post has been linked up to
Resourceful Mommy

And to Word Up, Yo!
for using the word of the week: 
Hot Mess Definition 2:  a person who looks as if they've been to hell and back


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15 comments:

  1. MarfMomJuly 28, 2010 at 12:35 AM

    Those are beautiful pictures! The first in particular is very poetic.

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  2. citymouseJuly 28, 2010 at 3:24 AM

    They are awesome photos and you look beautiful! Please know there's a lot of people who pray for your husband every day... my husband and myself included. My son is currently in Iraq, so I have a small insight into what you feel.

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  3. Liz MaysJuly 28, 2010 at 6:38 AM

    I can see why you like them so. They're absolutely beautiful!

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  4. Alyson -- Common Sense, DancingJuly 28, 2010 at 12:10 PM

    Those photos ARE lovely!

    Thank you for your service -- and your husband's too -- I admire you military wives so much. My brother is USMC and just moved his family (pregnant wife and two daughters!) to Okinawa....I just can't imagine that kind of life!

    I hopped over from Word Up, YO!

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  5. Ms. UnderstoodJuly 28, 2010 at 12:44 PM

    Those pics looks amazing!!!! And you don't look anything like a hot mess, but going through that emotionally must feel like going to hell and back.

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  6. UnknownJuly 28, 2010 at 6:49 PM

    These pictures are fantastic! You look amazing. You are amazing.

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  7. Amy JJuly 28, 2010 at 10:08 PM

    These are really good! It's so amazing to have someone to support you when you're feeling down.

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  8. blackhuffJuly 29, 2010 at 4:49 AM

    It nice to have a friend like this, who come over to make one feel better. I think these are beautiful photos of you.

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  9. KLZJuly 29, 2010 at 10:02 AM

    You completely look like a model. I love it and I love Becka.

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  10. LizJuly 29, 2010 at 12:55 PM

    Becka is such a great sister! And I agree with KLZ - you could be a model!

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  11. Donna PeruginiJuly 29, 2010 at 6:57 PM

    How uplifting with all the love coming your way, CK!

    Just wanted to say thanks for signing the guestbook. Your boy is a handsome little man. :)

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  12. TammyJuly 29, 2010 at 10:59 PM

    I love the second one of you...they turned out great! I can only imagine how hard being away from your hubby can be. Hang in there girl!

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  13. Star @ A Load Of CraftJuly 30, 2010 at 6:31 AM

    Just wanted to come by and say thanks for the comment on my swaddle blanket!

    These are really cute pics! Great post... I really like your guys' blog :) I'm your newest follower.

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  14. Kristi {at} Live and Love...Out LoudJuly 30, 2010 at 9:54 PM

    Those are such gorgeous shots and you look absolutely stunning! My ex-husband was in the Army so I know how hard those deployments can get. It's great that you have a wonderful friend to lean on during those tough times. Not to mention your blog! That'll keep you busy for sure. :)
    Thanks for stopping by and linking up your WW post over at my place the other day. Sorry for getting back to you so late. It's been a heck of a week around here. Have a great weekend!

    Kristi, Live and Love...Out Loud
    @TweetingMama

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  15. I'm a full-time mummyAugust 2, 2010 at 9:16 AM

    Greetings from Malaysia! Love your pictures! They are absolutely beautiful!

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