Hello, I'm back!!!!
It's been a long time since my last post and I really didn't intend to drop the ball like that!! So much has happened and I would love fill you in and share some thoughts at the end!
Since my last post was May 1st, we will start there. Mid-May brought the beginnings of change for our family. We found out late last year that our plans of staying in Texas, retiring and planting some "roots" was going to change. When we got that news, I felt like I got hit by a truck. I was devastated and my attitude wasn't all that great. I struggled with why this was happening, why did I have to leave my family and how on earth could I be happy anywhere else? I did a lot of crying, complaining {internally} and had plenty of moments of bitterness and fear. I knew the possibility of us moving was a real one as we were only "promised" two years, but our family was ready to stay put and stick around and I had gotten used to that idea. Long story short, my husbands job in the area wasn't going to extend, so we had to start looking for our next set of orders. In talking with his detailer, the Hubs was given the opportunity of a lifetime. The Navy offered him the opportunity to get his Masters which is something that he has always wanted. This was an offer that he couldn't resist and it would keep him off the boat! {we were trying desperately to avoid another carrier tour} The downside for me was that the school was going to take us to the DC area. I wasn't excited about that, but it would be life changing for the Hubs and my sweet girl still has lot of friends in that area making the transition a little more bearable. So, I did what military spouses do, I put on my big girl undies, wiped the tears away {for the moment} and worked on adjusting my attitude. I had to trust that God has something there for me too!
Fast-forward to June...We got to enjoy seeing my eldest nephew graduate from high school. I even got to help with his grad party...that was fun and a great distraction from our pending move. The Hubs fired up the smoker and smoked a TON of meat!! It was such a wonderful time for our family and I was so glad we were able to be there to see him graduate. The rest of June was spent being with family as much as possible and we enjoyed every minute of it! June 28th, we said a very difficult and tearful goodbye, loaded up the suitcases, the dog, the cat, the kids {yes, KIDS....we kidnapped my younger nephew :-)} packed the final box in the car and headed east. July 1st, we arrived and received our household goods at our new home in Virginia.
Two weeks later, my nephew and I headed back to Texas. AdvoCare National Success School was the second week of July and I was pumped to be able to attend. I learned so much in the 3 days and left Cowboy Stadium feeling refreshed and energized!
After Success School was over, I was able to stay several more days to spend more time with family. Mom and I got to celebrate our birthday's together and checked an item off our bucket list...Dad took us on a trip to the Magnolia Silos...oh my goodness...it was amazing! If you don't know, Magnolia is owned by Chip and Joanna Gaines of HGTV's Fixer Upper!
We didn't happen to see them at the Silo's but it was still SO much fun!!
So, now here we sit at the end of August. Hubs is about three weeks into his Master's program. It's a lot of work for him, but in the end, it will be so worth it. My girl and I have spent a lot of time at the gym. We got ourselves on a routine and have done a good job at staying committed to our workouts. My daughter is such an encouragement to me and inspires me to keep going and keep working at making my health a priority. She goes back to school September 6th and I'm going to miss her! Its going to be a busy year for her as she has a full load of Honors and AP classes. She is such a smart cookie, I know she's going to kill it this year!
I'm going to wrap this up and get this posted, but wanted to leave you with this quote that I found...
There have been so many times when I was motivated....motivated to find a better me, motivated to work out, eat right and take care of myself. I have learned over the years that being motivated isn't always permanent and often times just not enough!! Life gets in the way and the motivation fades. The process doesn't really work until you commit...commit to change!! Two years ago I was fed up, I'd had enough. I was tired of feeling bad and I was ready to really commit for the long haul. Something was different this time. I knew it meant that I had to give some things up, change my mindset and commit to giving myself the time and grace to run this race in the long term. It hasn't always been easy and I have fallen off the wagon a time or two, but only for a minute. I have always been reminded one way or another of my commitment. I've had to get myself up, dust off the discouragement, doubt and fear and get back to it! I'm certain there are going to be more times where life throws my a curve ball, but I will get back up because I am worth it...I am commited!!
Have a great weekend...until my next post!
Enjoying the Process!
XOXO,
Krista
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