Wow, what a crazy couple of months. My husband came and went, got promoted, and now has around 22 weeks left to go in this deployment. I just finished up my Master's Degree today!!! I wish I had Elijah here to share my crazy excitement with, but my girlfriends will do.
I wish I could say that this deployment has become easier over time, but it has done the opposite. I miss my husband more than ever. Some days are better than others. Some days, all I want to do is sleep and not talk to anyone...And some days, I can't get out of the house enough. It's funny because my girlfriends (who are also going through this deployment) seem to have the same ups and downs at the same time. Maybe that's God helping us encourage and help each other through this! Praise God for good girlfriends! I will say that Elijah keeps me going most days.....I'm so proud of him. He's working so hard....with no days off. He said to me, "It's not like I get weekends to look forward too. I have five more months of straight work- no days off." That makes me sad for him. My husband though, doesn't complain much about not having days off. I can see it and hear it over skype though. I know he loves what he does, but he and I both are tired of this deployment. Can I get an amen from my other girlfriends with deployed soldiers?!
I also quit my job with Wells Fargo. Summary=Not the job for me. New opportunities on the horizon......I'll keep you updated!
I should have more time to put updates on this blog from the last couple of months.....plus I should have more time to chat over the phone ;). And sorry, I know it's been forever since I posted!
Friday, July 9, 2010
Friday, June 4, 2010
Captain Elijah Harrington
Well, my sweetie got promoted!!! I'm so proud of him! Here are some pictures of my handsome husband getting promoted in Iraq.
Monday, May 24, 2010
Sneaky me.
So, my wonderful husband is in town for R&R still.....1 week left to spend time with him. So, he is currently hanging out with his brother and I thought I would sit and write a quick update. I'm sneaky ;).
So, we made it to my MBA graduation at Liberty University! I picked E up the Friday before at 9:22am- there was a jump and lots of hugs and kisses involved at the airport! Even so, I felt like I was bringing a stranger home with me ;)......that feeling wasn't for long though.
After graduation we headed to Charlotte for two days to hang out with my wonderful parents. My parents took us out to dinner for lots of celebrations and go-karting! so fun!
Monday we flew out to Colorado to see E's parents......we did a lot of relaxing and eating and more relaxing.....oh! and SHOPPING! fun.....my husband is so patient.
Now we are nestled in for the week in Sav......dinner with friends and a few nights home together will wrap up our two weeks. The fastest two weeks of this year. I love having him around. You have no idea (unless you are a military wife ;)).
So, we made it to my MBA graduation at Liberty University! I picked E up the Friday before at 9:22am- there was a jump and lots of hugs and kisses involved at the airport! Even so, I felt like I was bringing a stranger home with me ;)......that feeling wasn't for long though.
After graduation we headed to Charlotte for two days to hang out with my wonderful parents. My parents took us out to dinner for lots of celebrations and go-karting! so fun!
Monday we flew out to Colorado to see E's parents......we did a lot of relaxing and eating and more relaxing.....oh! and SHOPPING! fun.....my husband is so patient.
Now we are nestled in for the week in Sav......dinner with friends and a few nights home together will wrap up our two weeks. The fastest two weeks of this year. I love having him around. You have no idea (unless you are a military wife ;)).
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
What day is it?
Wow, time is slowly going by fast! yeah, that confuses me too....
So, I graduate in Va in three weeks. I'm totally excited......but will still have eight more weeks of classes left. I'm finishing two big projects right now- one of which is a start-up company and the other is a project on a large company. I feel like I'm writing two books at the moment, hah. I'm also finishing a large group project and trying to come out of this semester with mostly A's. Oh! and....Glenn Beck is speaking at my graduation for those of you who watch Fox news (Dad).
Elijah, my sweet other half, should be arriving in America at some point soon.....I'm hoping and praying he makes it before my graduation. This is a big milestone for me. I want him to be there.....so I can show him a little of how my life used to be and where I went to college for 5 years. After graduation, Elijah and I plan to spend some time in NC and CO with parents and family. We will try to relax and enjoy our time......but two weeks is so short! That's all we get together for 2010. Which is weird to think about.
I'm doing okay. I'm a little overwhelmed right now with school and the excitement of my sweet man coming home keeps me awake at night. My parents came to visit last weekend-we went to watch the Liberty Mutual golf tournament-which was cool. My dad built us some shelves! My mom taught me a few more things on the sewing machine and actually added length to a new dress that I love! I needed last weekend with them.
I've also been trying to go to the beach one a week with girlfriends. I can't tell you how grateful I am to be surrounded by supportive army wives and friends. I'm also excited about the church I'm starting to get plugged into.
And.....I'm still working out. My clothes are getting baggy again.....Anywho, I'll post some pictures soon. Thank you for continued support. I am so blessed.
So, I graduate in Va in three weeks. I'm totally excited......but will still have eight more weeks of classes left. I'm finishing two big projects right now- one of which is a start-up company and the other is a project on a large company. I feel like I'm writing two books at the moment, hah. I'm also finishing a large group project and trying to come out of this semester with mostly A's. Oh! and....Glenn Beck is speaking at my graduation for those of you who watch Fox news (Dad).
Elijah, my sweet other half, should be arriving in America at some point soon.....I'm hoping and praying he makes it before my graduation. This is a big milestone for me. I want him to be there.....so I can show him a little of how my life used to be and where I went to college for 5 years. After graduation, Elijah and I plan to spend some time in NC and CO with parents and family. We will try to relax and enjoy our time......but two weeks is so short! That's all we get together for 2010. Which is weird to think about.
I'm doing okay. I'm a little overwhelmed right now with school and the excitement of my sweet man coming home keeps me awake at night. My parents came to visit last weekend-we went to watch the Liberty Mutual golf tournament-which was cool. My dad built us some shelves! My mom taught me a few more things on the sewing machine and actually added length to a new dress that I love! I needed last weekend with them.
I've also been trying to go to the beach one a week with girlfriends. I can't tell you how grateful I am to be surrounded by supportive army wives and friends. I'm also excited about the church I'm starting to get plugged into.
And.....I'm still working out. My clothes are getting baggy again.....Anywho, I'll post some pictures soon. Thank you for continued support. I am so blessed.
Monday, March 29, 2010
I love this man!!!
I'm hoping I don't embarrass Elijah by putting this picture up, but I'm crazy in love with this man!!! I'm so proud of him....let me tell you what a blessing he is. In the midst of a war, Elijah still:
-calls me daily
-prays for me
-loses sleep when I need to talk to him
-sends me random packages and notes
-writes me emails daily
-takes care of me
-listens to me
-helps me deal with drama ;)
-is a great leader in our marriage
-encourages me
That's just to name a few-I could go on all day!
I couldn't have asked for a better husband. I am so thankful and blessed for God to have been so gracious to me! I'm proud of you, Elijah. Keep your head up....only 8.5 more months.
Love you husband!
Monday, March 22, 2010
Sin is everywhere....but God is good.
Wow, it's been awhile since I've posted on this blog. To my defense, I have been going through many trials lately.....in fact, I'm going through a 2-day old one right now. I have witnessed situations I never thought I would encounter this young in life. Even so, it is all a part of God strengthening me and my new marriage.
Though I sometimes feel distant from God, I am constantly reminded that He doesn't bring us through anything we can't handle-I know that God doesn't leave me. Through my frustration, my tears, my hurt, my sadness, my laughter, my happiness, my weakness.....God has been there. Not only that, but my husband has helped me through much of this as well. My sweet husband.....thousands of miles away....yet still there for me. Though we haven't been able to talk as much recently, he sets things aside for me. He listens to what's going on back here......He's probably thinking that America is more of a war zone than Iraq right now! Although we've only been together 2.5 months within the almost seven months of marriage, I feel so close to him. Through Christ, I feel closer to him daily. Being married to a wonderful man has helped me through these many crazy situations.
A couple of updates:
I started school back today....only 16 more weeks to go and I'll have my MBA!!!!
I started going to a new church and am excited to get plugged in right away!
I'm reading a new book on infant baptism.
I'm still working out with my fellow army wife, Emily- 3 times a week at the gym.
I've lost inches.....yay!
My brother, Shane, is getting married April 10th to a sweet girl named Rebekah.
I'm helping host another FRG ladies night at a nail bar this weekend.
I went to the beach with my girlfriend last Saturday...finally!
Not excited about....
not knowing when my husband comes home for R&R....
getting sick two weeks in a row this month....I missed the St. Patty's day parade ;(
school...but the end is near
having the pull weeds in the back yard soon.
the new health care bill- BLAH!!!
Pictures to come......thanks for reading and thanks for continuing to pray for us!
Though I sometimes feel distant from God, I am constantly reminded that He doesn't bring us through anything we can't handle-I know that God doesn't leave me. Through my frustration, my tears, my hurt, my sadness, my laughter, my happiness, my weakness.....God has been there. Not only that, but my husband has helped me through much of this as well. My sweet husband.....thousands of miles away....yet still there for me. Though we haven't been able to talk as much recently, he sets things aside for me. He listens to what's going on back here......He's probably thinking that America is more of a war zone than Iraq right now! Although we've only been together 2.5 months within the almost seven months of marriage, I feel so close to him. Through Christ, I feel closer to him daily. Being married to a wonderful man has helped me through these many crazy situations.
A couple of updates:
I started school back today....only 16 more weeks to go and I'll have my MBA!!!!
I started going to a new church and am excited to get plugged in right away!
I'm reading a new book on infant baptism.
I'm still working out with my fellow army wife, Emily- 3 times a week at the gym.
I've lost inches.....yay!
My brother, Shane, is getting married April 10th to a sweet girl named Rebekah.
I'm helping host another FRG ladies night at a nail bar this weekend.
I went to the beach with my girlfriend last Saturday...finally!
Not excited about....
not knowing when my husband comes home for R&R....
getting sick two weeks in a row this month....I missed the St. Patty's day parade ;(
school...but the end is near
having the pull weeds in the back yard soon.
the new health care bill- BLAH!!!
Pictures to come......thanks for reading and thanks for continuing to pray for us!
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Atlanta can be sketchy but we keep our class.
My mother-in-law and I with our stripes and glasses!!!!
My new sisters~ Amanda and Grace. So, we had a blast in the big A-T-L last week....even if I did get sick the last day. Good thing I had two (you count Amanda) Doctors and a Nurse Practitioner on hand ;).
We.....
~stayed up late one night talking for almost two hours (Amanda and I)
~went to see the Swan House and civil war museum.
~enjoyed lunch at the infamous and pricey Buckhead Diner.
~went shopping-of course
~enjoyed two trips to the hotel hot tub- accompanied by chocolate truffles and lots of cute stories from the past.
~did more shopping
~ate at the most sketchy restaurant ever (I even have it on video).....but we keep our class.
It was so much fun- Thank you Mr. and Mrs. H for taking care of your girls ;).
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