Hello Friends- some exciting things have happened since my last post...and when I say exciting, I mean life altering!
In my last post, I said that we could be out of Del Rio as early as June...well I was right! Two days after Bryan graduated from UPT (May 20), I dropped his parents, sisters, and our brother-in-law off at the airport, as well as Bryan too. They AF Force didn't waste anytime after Bryan graduated to get him started in his "big boy" program. He was sent off to Water Survival in Pensacola for 3 days, then SERE (Survive, Evade, Resist, and Escape) in Washington for about 3 weeks, and now Little Rock for C-130 training until October! In all his trainings, they are considered temporary...meaning we are not permanently moving to these bases, thus, the government will not pay for us to move our stuff along with him. Even to Little Rock! So, instead of staying in Del Rio alone, I, and consequently the puppies, were so kindly invited to move in with my parents until Bryan and I are permanently relocated to New Mexico in November. As much as I'm enjoying this time with my family, I miss my incredible friends still in Del Rio. At the time, being newly married and moving away from family and friends instantly; then having my husband working 12 hour work days, you have to learn to make friends fast, and then learn to lean on them. These friends helped me get through one of the hardest years of our lives...getting Bryan through UPT! I couldn't have asked for a better support system, and know they will do amazing things in the world. Just hate that we have to leave them =(
Although completing Pilot Training is thrilling for us, the most amazing thing that has happened to us since my last post is that I found out I was PREGNANT!! I am still in disbelief, but Bryan and I are thrilled! I found out the day after Bryan left for SERE, and had to desperately track him down to tell him. It crushes me that he's not here to witness what's happening, but then it may be better, because of these crazy mood swings I am currently going through. (Poor Mom and Dad) Plus, being in the Military, I have to accept this will not be the last major event he will miss. At my first appointment they did an ultra sound and it's amazing at what you can see. I cried like a baby. Just couldn't believe it. I'm currently due Feb. 1, 2012 and am hoping that these next 6 months fly by. I'll keep you posted on major baby events. I promise.
I miss you all desperately, and love hearing from you. Please keep me updated on your lives (better than I do with mine). I hope you all had a great July, and are enjoying the last couple weeks of summer.
xoxo,
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