All I can say is wow...what a couple of months in Texas will do to ya (lol) We have enjoyed the time here at Ft. Hood and in the past couple of months a lot has happened. As you can see, we are expecting (: We are super excited and what a blessing God has blessed us with!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!
Hello from Ft. Hood, Texas....yes we did make it here safely and things are going well. The trip here was exhausting and with my nice little fall in Alabama......just funny! I tell you to be 30 years old and with a mom who has a brain aneurysm and dad who is getting older (sorry dad lol) I have been truly BLESSED. My dad drove the Penske truck and my mother drove her car all the way to Texas in two days and 20 hours of driving. I honestly don't know a lot of parents who would do that for their child. My dad took off work, my mom prayed God would give her the strength to get her baby settled.....it was the most bittersweet moment in my life. As I left Fairplay, our neighbor was outside pretending to water her flowers even tho it was raining (lol) but she came out to the car and gave me a BIG hug and cried. Peggy if you read this please know I think of you all the time and miss all the chats.....you and your family will always have a special place in my heart. I love ya'll and miss ya'll so much. 
