So much has happened since last time I wrote and each day I'm getting closer in seeing my soldier ;) Passing time is exactly what I'm doing and I'm having a good time doing it!
Today I got 3 letters in the mail from Ryan. This past Saturday I got a call and we talked for awhile. He told me that he did get an award for shooting his rifle and that he was so proud of himself. He said things were much better and they have made it a little easier for them. I asked if this was something he could see himself doing as a career and he said he wasn't sure yet. In the letters today he told me he has two close friends named Layne and Dusty. One is engaged and the other is married. Ryan said in one of the letters that their fiance/wife wanted to start a Army Wive's Club with me so he gave me the email of Dusty's wife ;) I emailed her today and she seemed really nice!!!! We talked about having just a support group for each other.....it was so neat!
There was so much Ryan told me....the main was that he was okay and that he was SO PROUD of the decision he had made of doing this. He has lost 20lbs but has gained a lot of muscle. Something funny he put was that his Drill Sgt. told him it would be wise for him to wear his uniform in the wedding LOL....how cute! Also, tonight he called his parents and talked with Bethany as well. They were so excited he called and I was so happy!!!!! He told his mom and dad some of the same things that was in my letters ;) BTW:: he has to earn ALL of his calls so when he called me Saturday he had to earn it and his team won today so they got to earn a call tonight (way kewl huh?) That makes me so PROUD and I can't wait to see him. The letters he has sent have been so sweet and I honestly feel so blessed. Thanks again to everyone for calling, texting, emailing.....etc.
We have made all of our flying arrangements and now booking hotel for MO!!! We leave on August 5th and come back on August 8th ;) Ryan will be so excited to see all who have came out to support him!!!! I can't wait to see him and bring him home with me ;) yayyyyyyy!!!!!
Bethany's Graduation Walk at Bountyland Baptist
Bethany did her graduatin walk at church on Sunday. She graduates this Friday from Seneca High School and I'm so excited for her!!! I got to walk with the Simmons family behind her as we entered the church service. It brought back memories of when I graduated of course and I was so emotional (lol) I took a lot of pics to send to Ryan and I know he will LOVE to see them. Bethany also sung a beautiful song that everyone enjoyed. She will be attending North Greenville College this coming year! Good Luck Bethany and WE LOVE YOUUUUUU!!!!!!!
