Happy Memorial Day! For many Americans this weekend is all about time off from work, the lake, grilling out and the ushering in of summer. All of those things are truly fantastic but Memorial Day is a time to remember those thousands of patriots who have stood the line to protect and defend freedom for us and many others. They have faced danger and stood up against evil in the world. As the wife of an Army infantryman this is something that hits close to home. Yes, my husband was deployed to a combat zone(s). We have spent many months apart and made sacrifices but not near as many as countless others. Please thank a vet, if not today then some day because they really don’t ask for much but are grateful to hear that their fellow Americans appreciate their service. In honor or Memorial Day, I thought I would post a picture of my honey in uniform. This my Infantry/Airborne man and of him I am ever so proud!
I’m also linking up with Caitlin at Greater than Rubies for Remix Rewear Restyle today. Since I am keeping that little blue dress from last week {everyone said it was a keeper}, I thought I would post a new way of wearing it. At Greater this week, the challenge is to give life to an old piece. I went to my closet and found a blouse that I thought would make this dress office appropriate. Thankful for yet another outfit that I found right in front of me.
And, finally….since it is Memorial Day, I thought I would share a few photos of my hubby and me. When he returned home after his first deployment we decided to renew our marriage vows. We were celebrating 15 years together and thought this would be a great thing to do after being separated for so many months. Here’s a few highlights. Hope you enjoy!
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Katie says
Hi Carrie! Great post today…Please thank your husband for his service! I love the wedding photos…Happy 15 years! Blessings for the next 15 and beyond!
csc504 says
Thanks, Katie! I’ll relay the message to my husband. Hey, are you registered for the summer challenge?
Abby says
What a sweet and inspiring post! You look adorable and so does your blue dress 🙂
If you have a sec, I’d like you to check out the latest on my blog: http://www.fashchronicles.blogspot.com
csc504 says
Thanks, Abby! I’ll hop over and check out your blog!
Lana L. says
Carrie – Thank you to you and your husband for all you do for our country. I am very grateful for you! I linked to a wonderful article written by Lynne Cobb in my Memorial Day post http://twoteensandtheirmama.blogspot.com/2014/05/take-minute-to-remember.html. I think you would appreciate it as she is a military wife also.
Carrie says
Thank you, Lana! I’m going to check out the article. I’ve been so humbled by everyone’s response to this post. Glad to know people still care about our soldiers. We are definitely blessed by their sacrifices.
God Life Happy Wife says
Hi Carrie first I want to thank you so much for linking up to #WhatWivesWearLinkUp. I am so glad you are part of our community.
Secondly I love that you shared about your vow renewal with your hubby. That is so special and I am so glad you both got a chance to experience that. I don’t know exactly how long you have been married but I have a series called 10+ Wives Club where I feature wives that have been married for 10 years or more and share their marriage stories. Let me know if this is something you would be interested in.
Your blue lace dress is so cute. I noticed that cobalt blue is one of the colors I am instantly drawn to. Lately I have been finding that color popping up in my wardrobe more often.
I also will make sure to link up a post to Tea Party Tuesday. I hope you will continue to join our link up on Thursdays. Nice to meet you!
~Sherri
godlifehappywife.blogspot.com
Carrie says
Sherri,
So glad you stopped by! Yes, I’m interested in the 10+ Wives Club. We are celebrating 20 years in October this year! The Lord has been very gracious to us and it is due to Him that we can boast in those 20 years!
I’ll be linking up with ya’ll tomorrow! I’ll be following you as well.
God Life Happy Wife says
Amen to that testimony! I love to hear it. Please send me your email and I will send you the info. I look forward to your post.
Maria says
What a lovely shade of blue, and I’m a fan of the new blog design! Congrats to you and your husband on 15 years, that is truly a beautiful thing 🙂
csc504 says
Thanks, Maria! Actually, if the truth be told we celebrated that 5 years ago. October of this year we will celebrate 20! Feeling very blessed! Glad you stopped by!
Carrie says
Thanks, Maria! Glad you stopped by!