Sometimes It's Hard...

There are days (like today) where being away from Andrew is really really hard. I've been so busy lately that I haven't had much time to stop and take everything all in, but now that I have, it's slightly overwhelming. A few days off work has been so great, I've gotten some much needed rest and so much done on our house, and a few wedding things too. I've found myself wishing Andrew was here during this process more and more though. I miss him and I cannot wait to finally be together again. It's been far to long.

I will continue to ask each of you to say an extra prayer for the 603rd. They're still far from home and in harms way. I ask that you pray for each member left here at home as well, that we all have the patience to make it just a little bit longer because OUR SOLDIERS WILL BE HOME SOON! <3 


We have another day down! <3 

Another Milestone

We've hit another milestone everybody! Yesterday marked 200 days since Andrew's been gone. 200 days is a long time (well at least I think so). Although I am happy to say we've made it 200 days and the amount left is nothing compared to 200! :) Which makes me very very happy.

I've never been the girl who wishes away her summer or the girl who really wants the school year to roll around again, but this year (obviously) I am SO ready for the fall! Here is why...

     -Andrew will be coming home!
     -My last first day of school!
     -10.19.2013

If you've read any of my others post, then you can probably pretty much tell how ready I am to have Andrew home where he belongs. I made a sign to hang out on our porch today. He'll think it's silly but I love it. I also finally sent off his last care package this week! I absolutely loved making them and spoiling him, but I am very happy that I no longer have to spoil him in a box. Haha. So I will also be starting my last first day of school! How exciting! I have two more semesters, and I'm sure they'll be very hard, but only two more semesters and I'll be a RN! How cool is that? Of course there is our wedding! I know I've said this before but it's so true. I've been waiting to marry Andrew since I was 14 years old! So needless to say, I'M READY! 

Well friends, that is all. Just wanted to share our milestone with you! I will continue to ask you to keep the 603rd Company in your prayers as they are not home yet. We have another day down!

Life is Crazy... or Maybe I'm Just Losing My Mind

More than anything, I'm amazed that I have the time to sit down and write this blog entry tonight. I've been so busy, I'm completely behind in life. I started my internship at the hospital and it has definitely been keeping me going. On top of planning this wedding, taking a summer class, and anxiously awaiting Andrew's return home. Oh yeah, and I am almost completely redoing our entire home! I'm learning a lot at the hospital and seeing some really neat things too. I got to sit in our 4 surgeries this week! Talk about cool! What I really love about the VA hospital is how willing everyone is to slow down and teach me something as they work. I also love how grateful these men and women are for the care the receive. They truly make a 12 hour shift not seem so long. 

Andrew has been pretty busy himself. Doing what? Ehh I don't know, I prefer not to know and not to ask. Things have been a little better for the 603rd as they are approaching their return home. Andrew has been a total sweetheart, he's ready to be home where he belongs and start our life together as husband and wife soon! We got to Skype today and I was so excited to show him all the wedding projects I've been working on. He loved them! Haha, ok well he at least was a good sport about it. That's what is important, right? Haha.

Wedding plans are moving along, slowly. Each day I add at least 2 things to our to do list and generally cross of none (OK maybe 1 if I'm lucky). Awhile back a friend told me that we should just elope and I thought, no way I want a wedding! Haha, maybe I should have listened. I know that when the day comes nothing else will matter because at the end of the day I'll be married to my best friend. Tonight we met with a woman who will do our flower arrangements. Checked that off my list! Although now we must add our slight bridesmaids dress fiasco! Someone please remind me everyday that everything will come together by October 19th!

If anyone wants to come spend the next few weeks with me and help me catch up on life I would not object! :) I'm ready to finish this class and this internship, then finally be in my sweet fiance's arms, and then become Mrs. Turnbough <3 

It's June, Andrew's been gone over 6 months. Just yesterday I was thinking how I've seen him for a total of 4 days of the last 9 months. So crazy, but I am so ready to have him home! Just a little bit longer and we can kiss deployment goodbye! 

The 603rd still has a way to go and are still missing their fallen soldier. Life won't be the same for most of them as I know SFC Rhea touched each of their lives in a special way. I ask that you all keep the 603rd in your prayers and continue to pray for the Rhea family daily. Stay strong 603rd.

We have another day down! I'll be seeing my soldier soon.

I miss this crazy boy!