Well it has been a few months since I've been on here..
Just haven't really been in a mood to put my feelings out there I guess.
But, here I am...
End of May we went to WV for the summer.. We had an amazing time.. up until
about the last few weeks.. some things happened.. that I will not go into.. Just know
that we need prayers for the situation. And that's all that we can do or ask for. I
KNOW God is in control of the situation.. and His will, will be done with it.
Since we've been home, Tyler has started 7th grade, Jadyn 5th and Laynee 2nd.
They all seem to be adjusting well to school.
We ALL miss Dustin so much.. its hard to even put into words how much we miss him..
Since he has moved to a different location, communication is definitely better.
They did send some guys home since it's no longer a "combat" zone. Please remember..
Dustin's brigade was AND remains a COMBAT brigade. There is a reason he is
still there, there is a reason he was not in the group that came home.. and I have
peace with that also. In the group that did come home was one of our very good friends..
Travis. He is like a kid of my own, only bigger. Leading up to the ceremony I was doing ok..
days prior, hours prior. When we got to the SEC I was doing ok. Now, the kids before the ceremony were very upset... couldn't understand why Trav could come home and not daddy. As the ceremony got closer, they started to get excited. Now, back to what I was saying before. I was doing ok. I was "prepared" I should have known better. Once the 'patriotic' music started playing... it hit. YES! our Soldiers' are coming HOME! NO! my husband is not here.. won't be next week, next month... we still have seven more months. UGH! It was such a bittersweet evening. No matter how many times I looked at the names, no matter how many times I told myself.. Dustin is not in this bunch... it is and always will be our (as a military wife) nature to scan the sea of cammo searching for the love of my life. We made a big sign for Trav that said.. TRAV and had a HUGE eye on there.. cuz well, I call him Trav-eye. Lol. Its been a blessing to have him 'home.' Raegynn's bff is here... he's helped with Dustin's car, made potato soup.. and I know that if I need a moment of sanity he's a phone call away. Still though.. I get that feeling.. UGH! why couldn't they let MINE come home as well... but like I said.... there is a reason. Dealing. Reason. Pray.
Welcome home "tired" Trav! lol
we're so happy you are home!
On to something even MORE exciting.
ANNIVERSARY!!!!!
Wow, 6 years came fast. 6 years ago today I was somehow preparing for my wedding the following day. Introducing my soon-to-be husband to my family. That's right. Introducing. lol. No matter how many times I get to tell someone *our* story.. it NEVER gets old... and makes my heart even more full of love for this man than before. many of you know how our marriage came to be, but some don't .. and I am so lucky.. so, you get to be lucky enough to read about it :)
My very best friend, Crystal and her hubby David kept telling me over and over... just come meet him, you have to meet him, my question always remained what does a 21 year old want with a 25 year old with kids?! Clearly made no sense to me and maybe not you either. haha!
Finally I gave in. I flew out to Colorado and spent a week here with Dustin. I flew back home and felt like I was on cloud 9. Five, yes 5 weeks later, he drove to West Virginia, got in on a Wednesday, we got married on that Friday, and on Saturday we packed up a uhaul and moved across country on Sunday. Everyone thought we were C R A Z Y.. but after time they all realized that we were right.. in every way possible. My husband has shown me unconditional love as a husband and a father. Like any marriage it isn't always easy.. but let me tell you what is.. Loving that man. He has shown me a love that I never even dreamed about, cuz when I dreamed about marriage and love and everything that comes along with it... i NEVER dreamed it to be so amazing. How wonderful to be loved by a man who has shown me so much. He puts up with my crazy, my oops', my blonde moments, my crying moments, my mad moments.. my everything. Thank you husband for giving me everything I ever dreamed of and more, ALWAYS being there.. for having that "spouse radar" that jus lets you know the exact time to call... for showing me the love that I deserve. I hope in our lifetime I will be able to show you just how much you mean to me, how wonderful you make me feel, and just how very much I love you.
Happy Anniversary, Dustin. You STILL take my breath away. I cannot wait to spend the rest of my life with you.
Always.
Just haven't really been in a mood to put my feelings out there I guess.
But, here I am...
End of May we went to WV for the summer.. We had an amazing time.. up until
about the last few weeks.. some things happened.. that I will not go into.. Just know
that we need prayers for the situation. And that's all that we can do or ask for. I
KNOW God is in control of the situation.. and His will, will be done with it.
Since we've been home, Tyler has started 7th grade, Jadyn 5th and Laynee 2nd.
They all seem to be adjusting well to school.
We ALL miss Dustin so much.. its hard to even put into words how much we miss him..
Since he has moved to a different location, communication is definitely better.
They did send some guys home since it's no longer a "combat" zone. Please remember..
Dustin's brigade was AND remains a COMBAT brigade. There is a reason he is
still there, there is a reason he was not in the group that came home.. and I have
peace with that also. In the group that did come home was one of our very good friends..
Travis. He is like a kid of my own, only bigger. Leading up to the ceremony I was doing ok..
days prior, hours prior. When we got to the SEC I was doing ok. Now, the kids before the ceremony were very upset... couldn't understand why Trav could come home and not daddy. As the ceremony got closer, they started to get excited. Now, back to what I was saying before. I was doing ok. I was "prepared" I should have known better. Once the 'patriotic' music started playing... it hit. YES! our Soldiers' are coming HOME! NO! my husband is not here.. won't be next week, next month... we still have seven more months. UGH! It was such a bittersweet evening. No matter how many times I looked at the names, no matter how many times I told myself.. Dustin is not in this bunch... it is and always will be our (as a military wife) nature to scan the sea of cammo searching for the love of my life. We made a big sign for Trav that said.. TRAV and had a HUGE eye on there.. cuz well, I call him Trav-eye. Lol. Its been a blessing to have him 'home.' Raegynn's bff is here... he's helped with Dustin's car, made potato soup.. and I know that if I need a moment of sanity he's a phone call away. Still though.. I get that feeling.. UGH! why couldn't they let MINE come home as well... but like I said.... there is a reason. Dealing. Reason. Pray.
Welcome home "tired" Trav! lolwe're so happy you are home!
On to something even MORE exciting.
ANNIVERSARY!!!!!
Wow, 6 years came fast. 6 years ago today I was somehow preparing for my wedding the following day. Introducing my soon-to-be husband to my family. That's right. Introducing. lol. No matter how many times I get to tell someone *our* story.. it NEVER gets old... and makes my heart even more full of love for this man than before. many of you know how our marriage came to be, but some don't .. and I am so lucky.. so, you get to be lucky enough to read about it :)
My very best friend, Crystal and her hubby David kept telling me over and over... just come meet him, you have to meet him, my question always remained what does a 21 year old want with a 25 year old with kids?! Clearly made no sense to me and maybe not you either. haha!
Finally I gave in. I flew out to Colorado and spent a week here with Dustin. I flew back home and felt like I was on cloud 9. Five, yes 5 weeks later, he drove to West Virginia, got in on a Wednesday, we got married on that Friday, and on Saturday we packed up a uhaul and moved across country on Sunday. Everyone thought we were C R A Z Y.. but after time they all realized that we were right.. in every way possible. My husband has shown me unconditional love as a husband and a father. Like any marriage it isn't always easy.. but let me tell you what is.. Loving that man. He has shown me a love that I never even dreamed about, cuz when I dreamed about marriage and love and everything that comes along with it... i NEVER dreamed it to be so amazing. How wonderful to be loved by a man who has shown me so much. He puts up with my crazy, my oops', my blonde moments, my crying moments, my mad moments.. my everything. Thank you husband for giving me everything I ever dreamed of and more, ALWAYS being there.. for having that "spouse radar" that jus lets you know the exact time to call... for showing me the love that I deserve. I hope in our lifetime I will be able to show you just how much you mean to me, how wonderful you make me feel, and just how very much I love you.
Happy Anniversary, Dustin. You STILL take my breath away. I cannot wait to spend the rest of my life with you.
Always.
Awww... Im glad you updated I guess we need to stay on each other to do so.. Im truly blessed to know you both and to be able to say Yeah we hooked them up.. Im so glad you took that leap of faith and came to CO. Look at you guys now, 5yrs and going strong. Love ya tons!!
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