Where did you come from??

I often joke that God lets us choose our friends because he chose our family for us. I think I have been proven wrong....yet again...funny how God has a way of doing that.....
With our move to Colorado Springs from Ft Hood, I knew that another deployment was imminent. It was not a matter of "if" but a matter of "when" he would be on his way to the "sandbox".
When the big day arrived the kids and I found ourselves surrounded by acquaintances. Not to many people to call when things got to hairy for us. Low and behold there was a plan in the works....little to any one's knowledge except the Big Guy himself.
An invitation to a party and sheer curiosity led to being introduced to some pretty awesome women. While we each have our own quirks, we mesh pretty well. From the party to a lunch date, then an invitation to a be a part of a beautiful wedding. From the wedding to meeting another great group of people. People that could easily be me and Allen. Just trying to make in the crazy Army life we live. Now I don't often admit when I am wrong, so everyone better write this one down!! LOL Even though it seems like we choose our own friends I think there is a greater power that should take the credit for all of the people in our lives. There is something for each of us to learn from every person that we cross paths with. Whether they have made the same choices as us or VERY different choices. I know I would be lost without every single person that I choose to call my friend and privileged enough to call family.
As 2009 comes to an end, I just want to say I look forward to seeing all of you next year!!!! I am sure it will be another GREAT adventure!!!!