Monday, November 15, 2010
Our "Little Soul" .....Ryver Owens Simmons
Monday, June 14, 2010
Hope, Faith and Love
You know, I was starting to wander why all of the sudden I was so hungry and at PF Changs I cleared the table (haha) The story is pretty awesome....I didnt even know of course but had concerns if I should take a preg. test. So one weekend I did and it said I was not pregnant.....so Wednesday rolled around and something just told me I needed to take the other test that was left in box to just make sure. Ryan was at PT and when he came home I was in tears....WE ARE PREGNANT (: and we both just cried. We just knew this day couldn't get any better so of course I called my family, his family and my close friends. I made an appointment at the Women's Clinic here on base and they said it was 100% positive so we were all just so happy. You know how sometimes people say don't let the devil steal your joy?? well.....Ryan went back to work and came home with orders for an earlier deployment. My heart stopped and I couldn't believe it......why in the world on such a happy day like this - can it just be torn apart? I couldn't ask questions, I just had to be strong for Ryan. So the deployment we thought was for September was actually now scheduled in 10 days for him to leave. We were so devistated and heartbroken but knew we were a team and had to stay strong. We took those ten days we had left and made the best of it.
As most people know, Ryan left today and will be gone for awhile. He is lucky cause he doesn't have a long deployment like some but still will be gone long enough. He said he wanted me to move back home to be with both families, church and friends. I made an appointment with the doctor for first checkup so I had to be back before that date. My mom flys in this week and we will be driving back home. So please pray for us as we travel back and for Ryan's safety.
This morning when I dropped Ryan off was the hardest thing I have ever done in my life. I couldn't go with him to the airport :( I just had to look at him in the dark early morning and say you are STRONG...see ya soon and I love you. I'm going to miss him so much but I know we can get through this because we did it before. He was gone for 4 months for basic training in Missouri but I tell you being away from someone you love so much is the hardest thing to do. Especially with me being pregnant, not knowing what will happen or when I will talk to him next. I have never cried so much in one day but I do want to thank ALL who have sent us messages, texts, emails, calls etc. - it has meant the world to the both of us. THANK YOU SO MUCH to everyone for all the prayers and love. (Also to our awesome friends Erica and Cruz Vasquez-- thank you so much for yall being there for us...we love yall so much and praying for Cruz's safe return home.) I will end this story by saying I know God has a plan and is protecting us both. We are a TEAM and our love and faith will never fail. HOOAH!
To the friends and family of Ft. Hood, Ryan and I have had a great time meeting everyone. We will be back of course soon and I just want to thank everyone who has opened there homes to us and loved us. It's so hard to move somewhere totally different from where you from and not know what to expect. We have been truly blessed with each and everyone of yall's friendship and we love you guys very much. btw::(Julie, Jim and Jordan Frost....ya'll are family and we will miss ya'll. Thanks so much for EVERYTHING you guys have done...we love yall very much and look forward of coming back!)
Thanks again to everyone who has supported, loved and prayed for Ryan and I. Please continue to pray for us and especially for our precious gift God has blessed us with. Thanks ya'll and goodnight.
Prayer of the Army Spouse
Dear God, I am proud to be wed to one who defends freedom and peace. Mychallenges are many and I pray for you love and guidance to meet them....Special to me are the symbol of my religous beliefs and the source of mystrength. Because my life is full of change, I cherish the solid and constantspiritual foundation that you provide. Help me Lord to be an example of yourteachings.My national flag represents freedom. Let me never forget, or take for granted,the hope it shows the world. Bless those who have made sacrifices for freedom.I pray also we are spared the ultimate sacrifice of duty to country.As I enter the gateway to military community, guide me to reach out to othersand keep it a wholesome place. May my charity be given without thought ofpersonal rewards. My wedding ring represents eternity and never ending love.My house is a symbol of our family and its unity. It is the place where weshare memories of the past and build dreams of the future. Make willing myheart and hands to do even the smallest task that will make our house a betterhome.Thank you God for being with us daily as we live in the Army. Please grant usyour continued blessings, increased strength and infinite guidance, as we liveto your honor and glory. Amen
Praying for Brazil Team for Bountyland Baptist......ya'll are all in my prayers!
A Bittersweet Goodbye.......Hello Texas!
Friday, April 9, 2010
Texas here we come.......
Ryan and I found out that our first duty station will be Ft. Hood, Texas for 3 years. Ryan leaves on April 28th -with out me ;( but we were told it could be up to two weeks or more till he can come back and get me. I wished I could go with him when he leaves but the Army says "NO"......but no worries because I will get there eventually (lol) Everyone has asked us if we are nervous and I will be completely blunt ---YES we are very nervous BUT it's bittersweet too ;) God has blessed us so much in the past couple months and we know this is the next step for us. Ryan has been talking to soldiers and preparing them for Basic Training every Thursday. He was told by an E7 that if he keeps up the attitude he has and the motivation that the Sky was the Limit for him in the Army. I'm very PROUD of my husband and I stand behind him 10000%. We will, We can, and We are a military family........that's our motto ;) never give up in life and always strive for the best!!!!
I joined a group for Military Christian Women and have chatted with the most awesome military wives. I'm PROUD to mention that Meisha, Miralis, Julie, Jamie, Randi, Tiffany, and Tonya have been such a blessing to me in the past couple of months. THANK YOU for your frienship and love.....means the world to the both of us and we can't wait to meet ya'll. I also have others who have been great support as well.....Erica, Kimberly, Lauren.....luv ya'll too!!!!!
So if everyone could whisper a prayer for us, we would greatly appreciate it. Texas is a BIG state and nothing like Fairplay SC (lol) I know with our God that we serve we will be just fine and that he watches over us every step of the way. I will keep everyone updated as much as I can. O and I have to have an epideral of the spine/neck hopefully next week so maybe I can write again in my down time.......ehhhh I pray ;) Thanks again for everyone praying, supporting and loving us! We Love Ya'll and God Bless.
The Soldier's Spouse Creed
The Soldier's Spouse CreedI am in love with a United States Soldier. I will support him in his defense of the Constitution of the United States of America. And I will understand that he must obey the orders of those appointed over him. I represent the true backbone and fighting spirit of the Army. And for those who have served before me I salute you with all the strength and loyalty my heart can muster. I proudly stand by the one I love with Honor, Courage and Commitment. I am committed to support my soldier and the United States Army.
Monday, February 8, 2010
The Best Birthday EVER ;)
So starting off I will say if ANYONE is looking for a Wii......well GOOD LUCK lol. My bday present from my parents was the Wii but it took them driving all the way to Spartanburg Walmart. They told me a couple of weeks ago that I was getting one but the only problem was they couldn't find anyone who had them and even called Nintendo!!!! I honestly wasn't going to die if I didn't get one (hahahaha) BUT the trouble my parents went through was just really nice and we have ALL enjoyed it so far. They also took us out to Longhorn Saturday night for a wonderful dinner but my birthday wasn't all we celebrated.......Ryan past his PT test to go Active Duty and we were all so excited! My family had everyone in the neighborhood, our immediate family and friends praying for Ryan (even people at the dentist office were praying lol) We are now ready and waiting to see where they send us. Please continue to pray and a HUGE CONGRATULATIONS to my wonderful husband for a job well done! My mother and father told him when you work for things in life......YOU will rise to the top! We are so PROUD of our soldier ;) ...........Also for my birthday, Ryan got me a reallllllly nice pair of Costa Del Mar sunglasses!!!!!! I LOVE them and they are so nice. I found out today that he also got me the Wii Fit Plus (well we are on the list for when they come in next haha) and he bought the Mario Cart ;) To top off this great bday week and past weekend-----Christine Caine from Hillsong Church (which Hillsong is my FAVORITE Christian artist group) came to Newspring Sunday. She will be there again next Sunday as well and I was so excited to hear her speak.
AWEEESOOMMMEE and o aother thing Ryan got me was the Hillsong newest CD called : Hope Faith and Love.......I LOVE IT!!!!!
I'm going to be having surgery on Thursday and I'm really nervous ~please pray it goes well and the pain goes away ASAP lol. I'm sure the Wii will be played a lot when I get feeling better ......don't ya think? (that thing is so addictive lol)
Also please pray for my cousin Michelle who had another tubular preg this past week and for the whole family. Hopefully the doctors fixed and she will be back on her feet soon.
So as I end this blog I want to say thank you so much to everyone who made the BIG 30 for me the BEST birthday ever. I'm so lucky to have the most AWESOME husband, parents and friends.
Monday, January 25, 2010
This is CHURCH.......The Best Is Yet To Come!
This was a real church service and you know 15,000 people were there to celebrate what God has done. This is something Ryan, my dad and I said we would NEVER EVER forget!!! What was so neat was they had videos of different preachers on all of the screens thanking Perry for what he has done, not ginving up and being a mentor to all of them. They had the preacher from "Hillsong" leave him a message and many others........just so AWESOME!!!!!! Trust me....pictures can't explain what we saw. When you have 15,000 people in one room praising and worshiping our AWESOME God.......it is breathtaking.
***The new location was also announced......so please come visit us at any of these locations:::: Anderson, Greenville, Columbia, Florence and the new CHARLESTON locations ;) My life changed in 2008 for the good.....I will never be the same because Jesus lives in me!!!***
Saturday, January 23, 2010
To Know Your Name
(Baptism Feb 2008 ----NEWSPRING CHURCH ANDERSON)
***I hope all of ya'll take the time to listen to the video I put up by Hillsong. It talks about how Jesus died for us so we could live.......and we didn't deserve it but HE took our place, knowing He would be crucified ----but He loved a people undeserving.*** I'm sure I have posted these before but Feb. 2008 --I got baptized at NewSpring. I received Christ in 1995 and honestly did not live my life right. The lost Amy I was is not the person I am now. I'm so thankful for my church and all the people who have helped me along the way. THANK YOU so much!!!!