So Much Exciting News!

Graduation is complete! The Hubby is a SAILOR! It was so much fun to see him!


And I will be moving to Chicago to be with him during A school since it is over 6 months! I am beyond excited! I put in my resignation letter to my school last week. The house is on the market--if anyone knows anyone or would like to buy a house in Columbia, SC let me know! An official move in date is November 23rd! Yes-the day before Thanksgiving! We might just be eating some McDonalds ha but at least we are together!

Navy wives-any of yall in Great Lakes? Any suggestions for the move?

I am beyond excited!

Hope you are having a great Monday!

The Navy Wife

THE NAVY WIFE

A Navy Wife is no ordinary woman.  Operating for months at a time without the companionship or assistance of her husband, she routinely overcomes challenges that would give the average person a nervous breakdown.

Part Doctor, part Teacher and part Handyman, she can lavish loving care on a sick toddler, help a teenager with his Algebra homework, and track down a faulty circuit breaker - all while holding down a full time job.

With thirty minutes notice, she can serve breakfast, lunch, or dinner to fourteen hungry Sailors, and still somehow balance her family’s meager grocery budget.

She can press a set of dress whites to inspection standards, tie a perfect square knot in a military neckerchief, and pack a seabag in the cold hours before dawn.

For months at a time, she must settle for letters instead of kisses, emails in place of hugs, and long-distance phone calls in lieu of her husband’s touch.

She manages a smile when her Sailor is at sea for the second Anniversary in a row, and accepts the fact that there’s a one-in-three chance that he will have to stand Duty on her Birthday.  She has learned to stand on a pier and wave goodbye without tears, even when her heart is breaking.

To her children, she is Chauffeur, Umpire, Psychologist, Spiritual Advisor, Financial Consultant, part-time Father, Tooth Fairy, Santa Clause, and the Easter Bunny.  To her husband, she is Friend, Lover, Partner, Confidant, and Soul-Mate.

She is a patriot.  She is the sort of citizen that all of us should be, but so few of us are.  She lives with sacrifice, because she believes in the rights and ideals that her husband defends.  Although she wears no uniform, she is a part of that defense - a vital link in the chain of Freedom.  Although she wears no medals and will reap no glory on the field of battle, she is a hero in the truest sense of the word.  She is a Navy Wife.

STGC(SW) Jeffery S. Edwards

12/08/03

1 WEEK

1 WEEK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 

CAN'T WAIT TO JUMP IN HIS ARMS!

Civilian Wives vs. Military Wives!

Civilian wives will get angry and snotty if your child is misbehaving, military wives will come outside yell at your kid and then let you know they did it

Civilian wives will tell a neighbor child to go home when dinner is ready, military wives expect that all children in their home will be eating with them

Civilian wives get angry if their husband is late and doesn’t call, military wives are grateful if they get a call this week

Civilian wives expect their casserole dish to be returned, military wives aren’t exactly sure who owns what

Civilian wives think men look good in uniforms, military wives think one man looks good in a uniform

Civilian wives get excited when the doorbell rings, military wives don’t

Civilian wives ask their friends if they can help, military wives don’t give their friends the option

Civilian wives get annoyed when plans change, military wives are surprised when they don’t

Civilian wives ask if their child can come play, military wives call and say “Hey is my kid over there?”

Civilian wives get angry when they trip over their husbands shoes, military wives would do anything to have to pick up their husbands boots

Civilian Wives hate their husbands’ stinky shirts, military wives snuggle up to them at night.

This Morning...

Just a funny moment this morning which made me miss my hubby even more. I decided to make biscuits for breakfast since I have been craving apple butter and a cup of coffee. Well when I went to open the apple butter I fought with the thing for 10 minutes...finally getting it open. (Won that battle!) I miss the little things he did such as opening the apple butter. OF course he would have watched me and laughed but offered to help. It's the littlest things that matter....I am sure he will laugh at me when I tell him even.

Have a great Sunday! My will be consumed with finishing my long range plan (yes due tomorrow) and an eye appointment (oh yay! hopefully it solves my focusing issues!)

Who is this? Seriously...The Phone Call

Alright today I went back to work. In the back of my mind all day I was like please let the call be today. Well my wish was granted! At 3:15 as I was getting ready to drop my friend off my phone rings. I didn't know the number and said a quick prayer to let it please be him!

So I answered the phone expecting it to be toll-free call (since I have had them so often it seems frequently). He was like Amie?!? I was like who is this? When he said it was him I was in total shock couldn't believe it and kept saying seriously? Stop playing a joke? Seriously? I am sure my emotions were priceless.

When I finally calmed down we began talking a zillion miles a minute. I don't think I breathed for first part of our call ha. He was told he would have ten minutes so we were zooming with what we wanted to say. In reality we got 33 whole minutes! Now I know that is exact but don't sell me short ha!

It was amazing to hear his voice. I am on cloud 9. I can't wait to get the phone call after BattleStations when he tells me he is a Sailor! I am giddy still! Hearing his voice makes me so happy and comforted! I can't believe how time has flown! In exactly 2 weeks I will be on my way to Chicago to be reunited with the man of my dreams, my knight in shining armor, and my SAILOR!

This was exactly what I needed as motivation to get through these next two weeks!

Sick and Missing Him...

15 days til graduation! I thought it would take forever. The time has been passing fast but I miss him like crazy. To make things even worse is I am sick. I am such a baby when I am sick and wish he was here. Just got home from the doctor and found out I have a bacterial sinus infection and double ear infection yucky.

I did get some more letters from the hubby though! I am depressed that he doesn't get to spend the night off base most likely. How many of your hubbies went straight to school after basic? Is this the procedure? I would think it would be different. I am hoping maybe he heard wrong.

He was on watch last week when the unit got the phone calls home so he missed his...how bad does that suck. He was told he would get one and still has not. I am getting pretty ticked...I mean come on now how hard is it to have him make up the phone call. I know they get Sunday morning off and have some down time-he even told me. Trying to remain positive.

At least in 15 days I will be back in him arms where everything is okay! But in the mean time I am going to get better so I can enjoy my time with him!

Hope everyone is having a great Wednesday!

Keeping Busy

Hey! Sorry it has been so long but I have been checking myself busy with the new school year. The past couple of weeks have been intense. This past week I received my first batch of letters for the hubby! What a relief. He said he is enjoying basic (crazy ha) but we are counting down the days until we are reunited.

This past week I got my military id made, my car decal placed on my car, and my first letters! Woohoo! I also ordered my Navy tshirts and Navy wife decal!

To help past time I have been reminiscing about all the fun and hilarious things we have done. I did let him know the house is tooooo quiet at times, I don't have to worry about falling in the toliet when I get up in the middle of the night, and the kitchen counter can be seen since he was famous for piling everything there. However, I can't wait to have him home! Or at least in the same location again!

This weekend for Labor Day I came to visit family! Much needed!

Hope everyone is doing well!

Day 1

I can honestly say no one ever gave me enough warning about how hard leaving my husband standing outside a hotel waiting for the military process to begin would be. I left in complete break down mode. I began crying as soon as he began packing his bookbag. I couldn't help myself. I thought I would be so much stronger but I should realized that it was reality.
Today was the first day of the 2011-2012 school year. My mind was racing in a million directions today but it kept circling back to my hubby! He began his day on a bus to MEPS at 5 am. He was able to text and me after MEPs to tell me that they were heading to the airport and that his body fat was down 19.5% (amazing!). Once they got to the airport we were able to chat some more since the flight was delayed out of Chicago. However, it was mechanical issues---comforting right?!?! NOT! My stomach has been twisting since I found this out...The flight took out at 8:45 and it suppose to arrive in Chicago at 10:45pm. I am currently sitting on the edge of the couch awaiting the call that he has landed and then I will be waiting the final call from Great Lakes :(.

I am so proud of him but I miss him like crazy.

Chicago Bound

Well the day is here where I will be sending my husband to Chicago for 9 months. I am dredging saying good bye. I hate good byes actually. And to make this even more emotional school starts tomorrow. I am excited for this adventure don't get me wrong but we do everything together. When I say everything I mean it except for work of course. We have the same group of friends, always run errands together, etc. It is going to be a huge adjustment for me since he is the rock of our relationship.

Last night we had a going away party. It didn't really hit me until everyone else started talking about. I guess I had been thinking it will be fine and hearing others say how it will be an adjustment and all it kinda hit me. Do you think the military would be mad if I kept him at home?!? HA! I wouldn't do that but I sure feel like it :)

Guess I better get my writing hand ready to start writing letters. Well I am sure I will be posting soon but its time to do last minute preparation around the house...like bills blah.

Have a great Sunday!

Two Weeks...

So these next two weeks are going to be crazy busy. I am starting back teaching full time next week then the students return on the 15th. The same day, the hubby leaves for basic...take about an emotional wreck :(

I am keeping my mind busy with spending as much time as I can with him and getting ready for school to start. I can't believe how fast the summer has gone. I am so excited to get to know my students and implement all the new curriculum changes with my students! I absolutely love my job!

Over the next two weeks we will be celebrating both of our birthdays and family is coming to visit twice!

For the military wives: how did you cope with your husband being gone? I tell mine so much about my day, funny things the kids did at school, etc?!?!

It feels like yesterday we just started throwing the idea of the military around....

And the job placement is....

Advanced Electronics/Computer Field

So what is that- was my first question. Here is a general definition: The Navy's Advanced Electronics/Computer Field (AECF) offers extensive training in all aspects of electronics including computer systems, radar, communications systems, and weapons fire control systems such as the Navy's advanced Aegis radar and missile system. 

He spend all day at MEPS and I have been up since he left so we are about to call it a night. Maybe this will all sink in tomorrow :)

Let the journey begin!

Signed, Stamped, and Ready for Committement

The day is almost here! This time tomorrow we will know my hubby's job placement and dates for boot camp and location of A school. What an exciting time! 

Today we spend the majority of the afternoon in the recruiter's office completing the last measurement, final paperwork and last minute preparations for tomorrow's big events. Boy that was a lot of paper work, recalling dates of employment, birthdays,etc..

I took this picture of the hubby finalizing by signing his life away on the huge amount of paperwork he completed. 

I am anxious, excited, nervous, and happy to find out what he will be doing tomorrow! We have been waiting for this day for 6 months so there is a light at the end of the tunnel! Check back tomorrow for an update on his job placement!

The Beginning of the Journey

Hello! I previously started a blog when my hubby and I got married last fall but failed. We bought a house, school got busy, I started a masters and among other things kinda forgot about it. I decided to get it a try again but this time to document our journey as we go from civilians to a family in the Navy. Let's see how this goes. Wish me luck! 

So I honestly do not even know if people will even read this but at least I will have this for myself. One day I can look back and laugh at this crazy journey we are embarking on together! 

So basically my husband has been tossing around the idea of joining a branch of service since a year ago (yes the process is not easy). He researched all the branches and compared enlisted and reserves, broke it all down for me, talked to a number of recruiters and finally decided he wanted to go into the Navy. Why the Navy you ask. Well he is interested in gaining more education and possibly getting into the field of healthcare and he found so many opportunities in the Navy. Yes I know until his job placement at MEPs he will not know if he will be going into the field of healthcare. We both spoke to the local Navy recruiter and discussed what it would take, discussed the options that would be presented, etc. 

So basically the journey into the Navy started 6 months ago. He first thought about going officer but decided he needed more experience. He is going enlisted then plans to apply for officer once he completes some military training. After talking to the recruiter he took the ASVAB and some language test that he said was the hardest thing he ever took we are currently playing the waiting game. The waiting game has consisted of paper work, processing forms, weight control, and exercising a lot. 

So basically at this point we are waiting for MEPs and processing on Monday to find out what job he will take, when he will go to boot camp, when and where A school will be, etc. So stayed turned! 

Follow me as we embark and set sail into the future together! Say some prayers for job classification at MEPs even though I know he will do amazing at whatever job he is given! As I continue to remind myself to take breaths it will all be okay!