Auf Wiedersehen.

It seems like life got really lonely really fast. Ronnie left for Oklahoma on Thursday and my mom left for Honduras yesterday. I find myself with quite a bit of time just to sit and think... and sleep (give me a break I'm sick and have no voice...).

Ronnie left for Germany today. It was a lot sooner than any of us expected. We are new at this Army game and seem to find out the details a little late (like unlimited baggage weight at airports...would have been nice to know that ahead of time). Ronnie's 9 hour plane ride should touch down in Frankfort around 1:30am Indiana time. From there he will go to Vilseck where he will be stationed for an undisclosed amount of time. We are both very excited for this new chapter in his life as we are certain that God has his hand in it. Ronnie looks forward to traveling around Europe of the weekends as do I when i make it over there to visit. We are also scared though. Not in a paralyzing way, just in an adventurous way. This road is unknown to us but we are trusting God to guide every step. Thanks for your prayers as we march on.

RAD Grad!

After saying goodbye to dad and sisters, Ronnie, Mom, and I headed to Gainesville for the RAD Graduation. It was a blast to be able to catch up with old friends and roommates. We even got to spend a day goofing off on Lake Lanier! Congrats on your RAD graduation, Kelsi!

Happy 18th, Shelby!

Am I old or what?!?! My little sister is now 18 years old. *sigh* How can that be? She is an ADULT.... like ME.. After the graduation ceremony, we went out to Cracker Barrel to celebrate Shelby's birthday. Mmmmm!

Boot Camp Graduation

Friday 29 May 2009
National Infantry Museum
Columbus, GA

The Museum

E Company, 1st Platoon

Ronnie is a squad leader. Second in front.

Turning Blue

Thursday 28 May 2009
Ft. Benning, GA

Officially an Infantryman

We were so glad his grandparents and my family could be there to celebrate with us.

A broken puzzle

Everyone sees things differently which is hard to understand. We can be standing in the same spot looking at the same view and still see completely different things. Why is that? Everyone sees what they want to see or maybe even what they think they see. It is so hard to see it differently.

But in the end, rejection of another's view only makes a mess. That is not to say that there is no absolute truth in a situation or that truth is relative. Only that everyone's personal view is a little piece of the puzzle coming together from a new understanding.

Is it worth shoving my piece of the puzzle into someone's view?
Or is it better for my piece to get thrown away to make everyone else happy?

In the end, many pieces are lost, shoved under furniture or tainted beyond recognition. They leave an incomplete picture... half of a view. And then we say, "see, it's just like I told you it would look."

Cant we agree to disagree and move on with life? A life without grudges, pushing and shoving, and intollerable and unnecessary pain? noone's idea of the puzzle is perfect unless we ALL work together to put it together. AKA~ EFFORT! Not yelling or accusing or the silent treatment.... Teamwork.

But, alas, you cant force that on anyone either. So the spiral continues.

I could not have asked for more...

This year has been more than I ever could have dreamed and I am sad to see it rolling to a close. I have so many things to be thankful for though.

I have the most amazing roommate EVER. End of story.


My friends are the best. Crazy, but amazing. :P


Life with 9 suite mates was never dull...


My amazing boyfriend moved to Indiana and joined the US Army.

I got to spend a lot of time with my grandparents.

And I got to take classes that I loved at a school that I love.

Like I said... I have A LOT to be thankful for. :)

Praises!

PTL:

~My dad got a great job with Lilly Pharmaceuticals in Indianapolis! He begins work on June 19th.

~My family will be moving back to Indy on June 15th.~Ronnie graduates boot camp in 2 short weeks!

~My family will all be attending Ronnie's graduation in GA at the end of May.

~Shelby will be 18 soon! I just cant believe that... I am SO old.

God is so good. :)

Songs that Speak

"All these ups and downs, they trip up our good intentions. Nobody said this would be easy, right?" ~Jon McLaughlin

From time to time, there just seems to be a song, or even just a line from a song, that sticks with me through the day. It's almost like the writer knows exacly what I'm thinking. Gotta love that. I believe God brings those songs to mind to remind me that I'm not alone.

Bad Food

Who knew that May term meal plans were so worthless! My meal plan gives me enough meals for one meal a day, which is rather "convenient" since Baldwin Cafeteria is only open for one hour for each meal and my schedule allows me to eat only dinner. The fast food lines and all other forms of food are closed for the summer. Even Baldwin is severely depleted of food. Of the 10 or so available lines, only 4 are open. So far I have had a lovely taste of uncooked chicken, frozen veggies, and unidentifiable (by sight or taste) "meat." Disgusting. My cafeteria meals thus far consist of cerial and icecream. I am doomed to starve this May semester. That or put Meijer and Walmart out of stock...