I gave my testimony in front of around 70 women in February. I've been freaking out about it for quite a while before hand. But it turns out (like it always does), when you are in God's will and doing what He tells you to, that things go well. :) It went over very well and there was good response to what I had to say. I was very surprised, but very pleased with how it went.
March 6 Jon and I celebrated our 10 year wedding anniversary. We went away for a night at a bed and breakfast/spa. It was fantastic! We got massages, ate WAY too much gourmet food at Ruth's Chris, and just enjoyed a kidless night! Then, we went and got ring tattoos. :D I can't believe its been 10 years! The time has flown by and I love him more and more each day. I can't wait to spend another 10 years with my best friend.
On March 5, we moved into a rental home. This is our first time to ever live in a house as a married couple/family. We are thrilled and it couldn't be a better situation. The kids were so excited, they kept asking for like 2 weeks if it was moving day. LOL. With the house, we promised the kids a dog. So we promptly went to one of the local SPCA's and picked out the cutest puppy we could find. Her name is Charlie and she is a Retriever/Lab mix. Charlie is Amara's new best friend. She naps with her and plays with her, and Amara couldn't be happier. Tay loves the puppy too, but the puppy is still getting used to her. They have been great with her.
Through all the craziness of moving, getting a dog, celebrating our anniversary, and the business of all our regular appointments, we were getting ready for Jon's deployment. This year makes 10 years on the USS Enterprise. It's also the ship's final deployment before being decommissioned, and Jon's 5th deployment (I think). March 11th Jon deployed with the other 3000+ people on the ship. I took the girls out to watch them leave. It was a sad morning for us. We said our goodbyes the night before because Jon had to be on the ship before morning. They are expected to be gone somewhere around 7 months, which would put them back here around October. The girls and I have a long 7 months ahead of us, and so does Jon for that matter. But we will make it through this deployment, just like we have the past 4. Jon is also in the process (still...) of reenlisting. It was/has never been our plans to make a career out of the military or go for the retirement. But God's plans are not our plans. So more years it is, and if we make it to 20, then so be it. With the reenlistment Jon MAY get orders for a new assignment when he gets back, he may not. But either way, it will be either another ship here in Norfolk come October/November time frame, or it will be a shore command (he would get to be attached to a base instead of a ship for a few years). I will be keeping everyone updated as I find out things.So in the meantime, please pray for our family. Pray for Jon's safety and protection while he is away. Pray that he can surround himself with other Godly men and that he would be comforted while away from us. Pray for the kids. Pray that they wouldn't be so sad. That they would know that their Daddy loves them and misses them and that they would behave for me. ;) Pray for me. Pray that God would give me strength for this deployment. That I would be comforted when I get sad and lonely and that I would have the energy and patience that only God can give me to deal with and handle the kids and other household issues. Thanks friends! We love you all and are very blessed to have such wonderful people in our lives. <3
<3 to all, Mya
Praying for you Mya
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