Friday, December 14, 2012

All I Want For Christmas is my Husband

There are a lot of military families out there who are separated this Christmas. Thank you for stopping by to help remember them today. It's easy to forget about our fighting men and women when we are just going about our daily lives. In this picture, my husband and I are at the wedding of our oldest son, which took place amongst the redwoods. I'm holding our grandson.

But these precious days wouldn't be possible without those that have sacrificed, and in some cases, given their all so we could have a "normal" life, free from the worries and dangers we might otherwise face.

I think about the families separated this Christmas, and my heart goes out to them especially. They are having a Christmas dinner in a temporary home, sleep on a cot, love getting letters and packages from home. They play video games and read, and they think of their families. I include them in my family. And if I could rule the world, like I do in my military romance novels, I'd bring them all home safely tomorrow. Before Christmas.

But I'm a realist. The world doesn't always have a happily ever after, like in our books. And, sadly, some must pay the ultimate sacrifice or come home wounded. I can only imagine the pain their absense causes.

And so I say thank you, for all you do for us. For giving me a Christmas and a whole life I will not squander.

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  1. Great post Sharon! Since both my Father and my brother were in the Navy, also a few relatives in the US on active duty, I have a healthy respect for the military. It breaks my heart when I see pics like the one you posted, to see families apart at Christmas, being away from family at Christmas is hard, and I wish there would be no need for it.
    Merry Christmas to all!

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    1. Thank you and and your family for their service. The entire family does the service, even though one is deployed. Yes, it is all too easy to forget the sacrifice our military family experience during the holidays. Thanks for helping me celebrate them.

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  2. ops forgot my email address... :D... need another coffee... seelk67 at gmail dot com

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  3. i know what is like to have no husband for xmas day, although not away, duty called several times over xmas. wish them all merry christmas. julie.beasley@btinternet.com

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  4. Julie,
    You are so right. And I hate that families have to be separated at Christmas. Just doesn't seem right, but we know it has to be done.

    Thanks for stopping by today. Means a lot to me.

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  5. your welcome Sharon, im going to do a little hopping, its such fun

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  6. Lost my Dad on the shores of Dieppe, so I have special thoughts for those troops that are everywhere at this time of year fighting for us.

    gayle2b74@gmail.com

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    1. Did not know that, Gayle. Honored to share this journey with you.

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  7. Wonderful, heartfelt post Sharon!! sharon@sharoncooper.net

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    1. Sharon, you're about to have an encounter with a SEAL! (well, not a real one, but one I created). Enjoy!

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  8. Hi Sharon,
    I wish all our troops were home, not just for Christmas but for all time. My father died in WWII on Christmas Eve 1944. For many years Christmas was hard to endure, despite gifts, trees, gatherings. My granddaughter's 21st birthday would have been tomorrow. With celebration comes a bit of sorrow
    as incongruous as that is...just as I suspect it will for you, also.

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    1. Arletta, thank you for sharing something so personal. Yes, Christmas can be a sad time without the ones we love. I wish we could bring everyone home as well. Keep them safe.

      Just as tragedy strikes men and women of all colors, faiths and cultural backgrounds, it occurs at any time of the year.

      Our Civil War killed more men than all the rest of the wars combined. Although that doesn't lessen the fact that losing someone you love is still a tragedy, I've learned that this imperfect life is what I'm given, and meant to be enjoyed to the fullest, in their honor and memory.

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  9. One of my favorite Christmas Romance Books is The Untamable Rogue by Annette Blair! The story is about Ashford Blackburne Fifth Earl and he has to get married and get his willing bride pregnant before Christmas or his grandfather won’t let him inherit his money. Ash truly needs to inherit the money because his late father squandered it all away and he is taking care of his mother. After getting stood up at the alter, again, Ash and his friends go to the local pub where the owner plays a drunken Ash in a card game…his consolation prize is the pubs daughter Larkin, who he wants to get ride of. Ash has to learn to forgive…Larkin has to learn how to trust…can two completely different people find love together. This is a cute, extremely funny, romantic story with a surprise Christmas ending!

    My dad is a Vietnam war vet and my brother in law just got back yesterday from Afganastan.

    Angelheart618@gmail.com

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    1. My Durango, How wonderful you can celebrate your brother in law, and thank him and your entire family for his service. I will have to look up Untamable Rogue, based on your recommendation.

      Thank you for stopping by. Your encounter is beginning now.

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  10. Thanks for the awesome giveaway!
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    1. You are so welcome. Thanks for doing your part to participate. Your Encounter is beginning now!

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  11. Thank you for participating in this blog hop and a wonderful holiday season to you and your loved ones!
    tessa.bamberg@kolumbus.fi

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    1. Tessa,
      Thanks for stopping by. Enjoy your Encounter!

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  12. Thank you for a great post, I am a proud daughter of a Army Veteran. I was little when he was gone the most so I don't remember too much of that. I loved being an Army daughter. I got to see places I might not have if I hadn't been.

    Dawna N.

    vampiremistress2010(at)gmail(dot)com

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    1. You should be proud. Truly, the whole family does the service, but thank you Dad for me. Thanks for stopping by.

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  13. Ex-Navy girl here. Thanks for the hop! Happy Holidays.

    Lasha
    mslasha at gmail dot com

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    1. Lasha, Honored to have you here. Love all my service men and women, but especially the squids!

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  14. Thanks for the chance to win some great giveaways! I love the holidays since it's a time where families come together and celebrate and give to one another!
    kacidesigns AT yahoo DOT com

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    1. Kaci, I agree. Time to come together, especially now, in light of the evil out there. Never too much love to help us all heal.

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  15. I do hope all the servicemen and women get to go home for christmas. No one should be without family.. some family grow distant but those that haven't, is away out of duty...

    Raonaid at gmail dot com

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    1. Yes, I wish they all could come home. I wear red every Friday to remember them.
      Thanks for dropping by the blog today. Enjoy your Endeavor.

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  16. Happy holidays!
    bituin76 at hotmail dot com

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  17. Happy Happy Holidays! Thanks for the great giveaway!
    As a former reservist I appriciate the sentiments!
    grapeapril75(AT)gmail.com

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    1. Thank you so much for your service, April. Thanks for stopping by, and have a wonderful holiday season as well.

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  18. Great post, Sharon. And a great reminder of the sacrifices few make so the rest of us are safe. Merry Christmas!
    danao.b7(at)gmail(dot)com

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    1. Thanks, Dana. Merry Christmas to you and your family as well. Thanks for taking the time to stop by.

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  19. I love your post! Thanks so much for the chance to win and Happy Holidays!
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    1. Thanks Liese, and good luck with the grand prize. Happy Holidays to you too.

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  20. Thanks for the great hop.
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    1. My pleasure. Enjoy your Endeavor. Come back again and visit me! Love to have you join my site.

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  21. Hello, thanks for the giveaway!

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    1. Thank you, Holly. Free gift on its way to you.

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  22. thanks for the hop
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    1. Thanks for participating on the hop. Enjoy your gift.

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  23. Happy Holidays!
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  24. Happy Holidays! Great giveaway!

    aprilnu2003(at)yahoo(dot)com

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    1. Thanks for showing up, Shar. Enjoy your gift.

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  25. We have several serving right now and one is even deployed..ugh..wishing them all safety,
    peach_hugs@yahoo.com

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    1. Thank you and your family for their service. Merry Christmas, Leena, and we pray everyone comes home safe. God Bless you.

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  26. Beautiful and touching post. Wishing you a warm holiday season.

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    1. Thank you, Saumya. If you would like the free gift, email me at:
      sharonhamilton2001@gmail.com.

      Thanks and warm holidays to you too.

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  27. Thanks for the chance to win!
    Happy holidays!
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  28. May God bless and keep all of our brothers and sisters serving our country! Thanks, and have a Merry Christmas!
    smoofrog@gmail.com

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    1. Couldn't agree with you more, Tonda. Merry Christmas to you as well.

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  29. May they all return home safely, and thank you !!

    Merry Christmas !
    ~Kym
    flwrs4ever(at)yahoo(dot)com

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    1. Kym, I completely agree. I wear RED on Fridays. Enjoy your gift.

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  30. Merry Christmas.

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  31. Happy Holidays!

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  32. What an awesome hop!! And a fantastic giveaway! Thank you!! Happy holidays to you all! Best wishes and many blessings!
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    1. Thanks, Shadow. Hope your holidays are filled with lots of love and heroes. Enjoy your gift.

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  33. My favorite thing about this season is cookies; I love making and eating them. Everyone is so willing to share.
    planterofhope at aol dot com

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    1. Oh, Carla, me too. But I've had to change my diet in past years, so now I just get to enjoy the smiles. Thanks for stopping by.

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  34. God bless our troops. I really enjoy the holiday season. I enjoy the smells, the food and lights. Oh and the music too. Not much into baking anymore. But I do enjoy tasting, ask my scales. Tee Hee. Thanks for being on the Holiday Blog Hop. Great blog. roya-clan@sbcglobal.net

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    1. Mary Frances, we'll check our scales together!! LOL. Enjoy your holiday, and your free gift. Come back again!

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  35. I'm spending this holiday season with my family and hoping to win so I can read more romances. I don't have an ereader. Happy Holidays! lisarayns at gmail dot com

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    1. Lisa, hoping you can read this on your computer. Send me your snail mail addy and I'll see what I can do.

      sharonhamilton2001@gmail.com

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