Can't feel sorry for myself...

Just when I start to feel overwhelmed and ready to complain (Ok, that might not stop) about life, I am reminded of sweet friends like the Heck family. If you get a chance, there is a link to their blog posted on this site for you to check out. This amazing family is being separated again because of Brian Heck's deployment to the Middle East. He is an enlisted member of the United States AirForce and headed back overseas for the second time since I have known his family. He just got back in September from an 11 month deployment and is gone again for the same amount of time. My connection to Brian is through his AMAZING wife, Michelle, who JUST GAVE BIRTH to their 4 week old daughter, Abbigail, and she already has a 2 year old, Thomas, to take care of. Michelle is one of those people that you just want to be around because she loves life and treats her friends and loved ones like gold. Never once during Brian's previous deployment did I ever hear her complain. She got out of bed early every morning to get herself, the house, the dogs, and her son ready for the work day...drove 40 minutes to school and started her day as a teacher with a smile. I am feeling sad for their family right now and wanted to share their story with you. If you pray, say a prayer for Brian's safety and for comfort for all the Hecks as they endure this time apart from one another. Thank you - Brian, for keeping our country safe! & Michelle, for being an inspiration to everyone who knows you!