Venting Session

Good evening everyone...well I can't really say everyone, I doubt anyone reads this but it is a good place for me to put down my thoughts and just get them out.
So I've been in the Chicago and Green Bay area for the last couple of days enjoying time with some dear friends, it is so wonderful how God provides for us just what we need when we need it.
That being said, I have been having a really hard time with the end of this Basic Training. It has now been 25 days with no call from Shane, the only contact being the intermittent letters I have received. Today I was informed by a fellow Army wife who is with Shane, things are not going well for him, that he is not progressing as well as they would like him to. I find this hard to believe. The things she was saying where not characteristics of Shane at all, I know that but for some reason it has really been bothering me. I don't know what it is, but this time around, since his return after Christmas Exodus, I have been struggling even more with everything. I am finding I have less patience and just want to cry more. I have been feeling absolutely horrible...I feel bad because I feel like I bring everyone else down...I feel alone...I miss Shane more then the first time around .
Although I have been really enjoying myself with my friends, at the same time I feel absolutly horrible and want to do nothing...I want to go sit in a corner and cry...I just want to hear from Shane, just to hear his voice. I guess tomorrow could be a better chance of a phone call, I think that as long as I hear from him I would be doing better...I try not to listen to others, if its not coming directly from the source I know I can not take it for the truth...but I just worry.
I'm sorry for just rambling on like I am...I just need to get things off my chest.
Good night.

Awaiting reply

Well, I got a letter from Shane today, he is doing well...they have started markmanship within the last few weeks, he is enjoying, he said he missed the first day of training for it to receive some dental work but that he is learning quickly, he has never shot before so its a lot to learn! I don't doubt him though, he is a smart cookie! He said that training is moving quickly, it was nice to get a letter that was a little more upbeat!
Oh well, just wanted to let everyone know about his letter and update you. No news about a duty station yet...lets hope for one soon...he said in February, which is just over a week and a half away!
Have a good night!
Heather

Welcome

Hello, and welcome to our site. Shane and I would like to tell you how happy we are that you have decided to visit, hopefully this will make communication and relaying of information easier. There are many things to talk about that have happened over the past year (2009)...let me catch you up.

In April of 2009, Shane made an important life decision to join the United States Army active duty, this was a decision we had talked about on various occasions but never seriously until after he attended a job fair and had spoken with a recruiter about joining. After some research and long discussions, we decided that it seemed to be a good idea and could lead us on many adventures we may other wise not experience. It was both an easy and hard decision all in one, since we knew it would mean time apart from each other.

We spent the summer of 2009 enjoying each others company and having fun with activities that we both enjoy, swimming, hiking and the like. Shane was supposed to leave in August of 2009, but due to some paperwork mix-up he wasn't sent out to basic until October. This at first seemed to be such bad thing that his ship-off was delayed so much, but in the end it was a blessing in disguise. This is because in October, we decided that we would have a small ceremony so that the Military would recognize us as husband and wife and make moving and such somewhat easier.

After speaking with our Pastors, we decided to be married on October 17, 2009. It was just a quick small ceremony but it was nice. (In case you are wondering, we are planning on having a larger ceremony/reception for friends and family once everything is worked out with basic and our first duty station). Capts. Jan and Tim Dupurree performed our ceremony at Camp Allegheny, it was wonderful! We where even able to take a small trip after.

Ten days after our wedding, Shane left for basic training. It has been a roller coaster for the both of us, but it has been a wonderful learning experience, and has taught us many things about each other and our selves that we may have not discovered before this.

Luckily, Shane was able to come home for Christmas and we spent a wonderful first Christmas together. Unfortunately, he had to return to basic training on January 4th to finish his training. Shane will graduate basic training on March 5, 2010. After graduation, we should be moved to his new duty station, where he will work on base or receive more training.

Well, that is a summary of our year, I hope to keep this up-to-date so that you can have information on our moves and other life adventures that we will experience.

Have a wonderful day

God Bless!