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Gretchen

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About Me

I lived all my life in Bedford, PA. Growing up I gave my parents some very hard times and we all went through alot. In the end I think that it made me the person that I am today. My parents names are Jamie Lorenzo and Steve Melius. My Mom and dad got divorced when I was very young. My mom lives in Somerville, NJ and my Dad still resides in the little town of Bedford. I have two sisters and two brothers. Alisa 25, Hannah 18, TJ 17, and Tyler 17. When I was 15 years old I met a my wonderful husband, Alex. We got married on November 21st, 1998 right after my husband got done with boot camp and AIT. In December 1998 I left the little town of Bedford and left for Fort Hood, Texas. In February 1999, we had our first born child, Brendan.We stayed in Fort Hood for almost four years. Then we got some news that my husband was being put on recruiter duty in Fort Dix, New Jersey. Let me tell you, It Sucked!!! Our second born was born there in New Jersey. Her name is Brianna. We stayed three grueling years there. Our next duty station was Fort Bliss, Texas. Where we reside right now. We bought a home here and love the house, but we're still not too sure about the city. I have been a stay at home mom for the past 7 years, but have since opened up my own daycare here in my home. I have four nephews. Cole 6, Cooper 2, Ceaton 1, and Jason 1. I wish that I was around alot more so that I can help to spoil each of them. They all have the grandparents around so they get spoiled enough. I miss home but I wouldn't have it any other way.
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My Interests

Spending time with my kids and husband. Hanging out with our military family.

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Music:

I listen to pretty much anything. But I prefer country over everything else. What else would you expect from a country girl?

Television:

House, Friends, That 70's Show,CSI, and anything on TLC.

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Heroes:

My husband,my Mom,and the service members who are fighting for your and my freedom. My Mom because if she hadn't put me in my place years ago who knows what would've happened to me.( I was a terror in my pre-teen and teen age years) My husband because he is so understanding and loving even in the worst of situationsand he puts his life on the line for you and me so that we may have the freedom that we have right now. I love him so much and this next year is going to be hard with him away. But he will be doing what he loves to do! Thank you both for all you have done for me!!!!! I love you both alot! Last,but not least, the service members. Many service members have put their lives in harms way to better help our country and I think people sometimes forget about how much they need to be thanked and appreciated for doing that. I salute all you men and women for fighting for our country. I pray for all of our troops to return home safe! Hooah!!!! Go Army!!!!Get Your Own! | View Slideshow

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Update from PA

Well I just wanted to give everybody an update.  We are pretty settled in and are enjoying having so much support.  I talk to Alex pretty much every two days.  He is doing pretty good o...
Posted by Gretchen on Fri, 15 Dec 2006 12:14:00 PST

he's gone

Well I think this morning I experienced the hardest thing that I've ever had to do in my life.  Alex left for Iraq and the kids and I took it very hard.  I held it all together for the four ...
Posted by Gretchen on Tue, 31 Oct 2006 10:01:00 PST