Orders.

Being a military family you either LOVE orders... or hate them. They can mean fun, new adventures or your husband leaving for another tour without the family.

I loved getting orders to Korea. I knew it was a once in a lifetime experience and I couldn't wait for the moving truck to show up!

Here we are... waiting for orders again. Exciting or scary? Both.

We finally got them... James is leaving for Saudi Arabia for 14 months.

I knew it was a possibility, but I thought for sure it would change. The Army always changes things. It's not changing. He is really going.

After the initial shock, I picked up my heart and am starting to prepare. Bringing it up a little at a time with the kids. I don't want to wait until the last minute and surprise them with "DADDY is leaving for a whole year and will miss Holidays, Sadie walking, Birthdays, Anniversary, Loose teeth, scraped knees," you get the picture.

I have found a few resources for the kids that I plan on contacting. They will love any extra reminder of Daddy. I'm sure. So will I.

This will be the hardest thing I will ever have to do as a mom. Three young kids. I can do it though, because I love them... and I love him.

From now until he returns I'm sure this blog will become a way of life for me. A way to tell our story. A way that my non-military friends and family can try to understand.

We will only be 7658 Miles apart. No big deal.... right?

This is our life though. I love him and no matter where he travels or for how long... I will wait. 

My mind is still processing things. I'm sure I will be writing more on this topic once things settle down. Right now we are just gearing up for the holiday season. I still can't help thinking "We won't have this next year."

We will conquer this.

Orders.

Being a military family you either LOVE orders... or hate them. They can mean fun, new adventures or your husband leaving for another tour without the family.

I loved getting orders to Korea. I knew it was a once in a lifetime experience and I couldn't wait for the moving truck to show up!

Here we are... waiting for orders again. Exciting or scary? Both.

We finally got them... James is leaving for Saudi Arabia for 14 months.

I knew it was a possibility, but I thought for sure it would change. The Army always changes things. It's not changing. He is really going.

After the initial shock, I picked up my heart and am starting to prepare. Bringing it up a little at a time with the kids. I don't want to wait until the last minute and surprise them with "DADDY is leaving for a whole year and will miss Holidays, Sadie walking, Birthdays, Anniversary, Loose teeth, scraped knees," you get the picture.

I have found a few resources for the kids that I plan on contacting. They will love any extra reminder of Daddy. I'm sure. So will I.

This will be the hardest thing I will ever have to do as a mom. Three young kids. I can do it though, because I love them... and I love him.

From now until he returns I'm sure this blog will become a way of life for me. A way to tell our story. A way that my non-military friends and family can try to understand.

We will only be 7658 Miles apart. No big deal.... right?

This is our life though. I love him and no matter where he travels or for how long... I will wait. 

My mind is still processing things. I'm sure I will be writing more on this topic once things settle down. Right now we are just gearing up for the holiday season. I still can't help thinking "We won't have this next year."

We will conquer this.

Sharing- A Mircle PCS Story

If you're a normal person.... you have moved once or twice you whole life. It's stressful, tough, exhausting.

If you're Military... then you have probably moved 10- 15 times!! Sometimes once every year! People who fall into this category deserve a trophy... and a thing of Oreos. Seriously.

I wanted to share this amazing story with you guys. It's AH-MAZING! This is NOT my story.

Here's the video. Then read their story. The original post came from AHRN.com.

https://youtube.googleapis.com/v/4EaraBRAwIQ&source=uds

We will be moving again in the next 6-7 months and I am already thinking about starting to pack. Or maybe having a HUGE garage sale and everything I haven't touched in 2-3 yeas be $1. Moving makes you realize how much crap you really have!

Sharing- A Mircle PCS Story

If you're a normal person.... you have moved once or twice you whole life. It's stressful, tough, exhausting.

If you're Military... then you have probably moved 10- 15 times!! Sometimes once every year! People who fall into this category deserve a trophy... and a thing of Oreos. Seriously.

I wanted to share this amazing story with you guys. It's AH-MAZING! This is NOT my story.

Here's the video. Then read their story. The original post came from AHRN.com.

We will be moving again in the next 6-7 months and I am already thinking about starting to pack. Or maybe having a HUGE garage sale and everything I haven't touched in 2-3 yeas be $1. Moving makes you realize how much crap you really have!

Hopes and Dreams.... Maybe Crushed?

Yesterday we got some heartbreaking news... His orders to CO got deleted. I'm not sure how long I cried that night. We had so many dreams for our next duty station.  Not to mention my WHOLE family was going to be living there. My mom and step-dad will be moving there this summer. Same with my aunt and cousin.  ALL my siblings live there. My nieces and nephew.

We were going to buy a house. 

We were going to have our 2nd child there.

We were actually going to be able to go on dates leaving our children with people we know and trust.

We had so many plans.

I know with the Army you can't make plans, but this seemed like for once things were going our way.  James was going to get a break. Not from deploying.... We are OK with that.  It is his job. At least I would be around family. And friends.

Well now... Our path has been unexpectedly changed.  In my words I would describe it as "Ripped from right under our feet."  I don't understand.

I can hear all the comments now "Well... That's the Army for you."  

Yes, I know it is.  Still doesn't make it hurt less.

I wanted to be by my family... after two years I really think this should be possible.

I still feel like there is some hope.  Maybe just a little.  I am going to Pray every day and night. As hard as I can.

When will there be light at the end of our tunnel?

We will see what the next few months holds for us.  I am going to remain hopeful.  And no matter where we go... I'll make the best of it with my husband, son and growing baby!

Hopes and Dreams.... Maybe Crushed?

Yesterday we got some heartbreaking news... His orders to CO got deleted. I'm not sure how long I cried that night. We had so many dreams for our next duty station.  Not to mention my WHOLE family was going to be living there. My mom and step-dad will be moving there this summer. Same with my aunt and cousin.  ALL my siblings live there. My nieces and nephew.

We were going to buy a house. 

We were going to have our 2nd child there.

We were actually going to be able to go on dates leaving our children with people we know and trust.

We had so many plans.

I know with the Army you can't make plans, but this seemed like for once things were going our way.  James was going to get a break. Not from deploying.... We are OK with that.  It is his job. At least I would be around family. And friends.

Well now... Our path has been unexpectedly changed.  In my words I would describe it as "Ripped from right under our feet."  I don't understand.

I can hear all the comments now "Well... That's the Army for you."  

Yes, I know it is.  Still doesn't make it hurt less.

I wanted to be by my family... after two years I really think this should be possible.

I still feel like there is some hope.  Maybe just a little.  I am going to Pray every day and night. As hard as I can.

When will there be light at the end of our tunnel?

We will see what the next few months holds for us.  I am going to remain hopeful.  And no matter where we go... I'll make the best of it with my husband, son and growing baby!