2013

Happy New Year!

2012 was interesting to say the least. My best friend got married. I lost some weight. Discovered some infertility issues. Some friendships grew, some have started to wither. No drama or hard feelings, and there is still fondness and love, just different interests and lifestyles. It is a fact of life I guess, a little sad. I've learned about myself in this process. Some of myself I like, and some of myself could use some more work.
I feel incredibly blessed in my marriage. James is my absolute favorite person on planet Earth.

I have a lot of plans for 2013. Due to infertility I have decided to take a little side-step in our path to starting a family. (I say "I" instead of "we" because though James supports my decisions, he understands that it is still mine to make. I don't take that lightly. We have respect for each other and if he was ever against anything I would reconsider.)  I will be joining the Navy! I went and talked to the recruiter before we went home. We were able to tell both sets of parents our plans. I'm excited and scared to start this journey.
I realize some of you won't agree with my decision and I'm sorry if you feel that way. Life doesn't always work out how we plan and sometimes that can end up being the best part. This may not be for me, however 4 years isn't forever.
There is still a lot to be done. I still have a lot of questions myself. I have 11 pounds to lose to meet military requirements for my height. I am currently studying to take the ASVAB at the end of the month. I am calling the recruiter tomorrow to get the date for that. Once that is done I plan to swear in! AHHHHH! so exciting and nerve wracking! I have to be on the Delayed Entry Program for 6 months before they ship me off for boot camp. In that program they will teach me the sailors creed and other military things. That should put me right into the month of August. We are due to move that month with James' orders so I'm not sure how that will work. I hope to be able to move us and then go to boot camp, but we will see. I may just let James handle all the moving for once, Ha!

I hope you have some awesome things in store for 2013. I hope you will pray for me and this journey as I will pray for you. I can't wait to keep you updated with the process.

I love you.
Audra