A new beginning!

Derrick finally graduated from AIT school in Fort Rucker, Alabama and he earned his wings! He's now an Aviation Operations Specialist in the United States Army! Words can't describe how proud I am of the man he has turned into!

As of 3 days ago, I am now Mrs. Hanaway! Yeah, that's right, Derrick and I finally got married! It didn't happen on April 21st as originally planned, or on 11/11/11 since we thought he may get deployed, but September 23, 2011 at 3:30 pm, we said "I Do."

A lot of changes are occuring in my life right now, but I thank God every night that they are heading in a great direction. One thing I never thought I would do in my life... I've decided that I want to join the Army. I go this Wednesday to MEPS to get my physical done and select a job. It's so nerve-wrecking but very exciting at the same time! The only thing I'm scared of is getting through basic and coming out alive. I know I can do it though :)

Derrick came home on leave last Friday, (September 16th), and will be leaving tomorrow morning to head to Fort Bragg, North Carolina. This is what he has been waiting for and working for, and the time has finally come. After everything gets settled with my enlistment and job searching, then I plan to move with him within 3-4 weeks until I ship out for basic training.

Other then our marriage and his leave time at home, I've been doing nothing but working. I can say though that I am the happiest girl in the world. I can finally call him my husband and it is the best feeling in the world! I know it's not going to always be laughs and giggles, but what we have is worth it and I know we can get through anything. I'm ready to see what the future has in store for us.

 

It's been a good week and a half with him home, 

but now it's back to working my butt off!

I'll try to update again soon! xoxo