Whoa, I did not realize that I had not posted since March. I guess for those of you who do check here to see if I have written, must have thought I had "Left the Building". Life has been crazy the last 3 months, but I will do my best to catch you up.
As I sit here I try to think back to April and remember what happened in that fabulous month, but my theory is; since I've been pregnant I've started loosing my mind and I don't have to remember back that far. Besides my parents 3oth anniversary, Wesley's parents anniversary, and Easter, I just can't remember.
Now, as for May and June. They were both busy months. We had the dance recital at the studio so between finishing up dances, getting costumes touched up, and preparing the little ones for the "Big Stage" it took alot of time. Earlier in the month Wesley recieved his partial orders, and as of now we are in the process of relocating together as a family (FINALLY!!!!) to Germany. We are not sure exactly what part of Germany, but hopefully tommorrow Wesley will recieve his completed orders and we will know where we can call home! He has orders to report on August 17, 2006, but since I'm past the "I can fly overseas" mark, I won't be coming until 8 weeks after the little one decides to make it's grand apperance. On the 18th I went to the doctor and found out that we are having a little boy. Let me just tell you, my youngin has no shame whatsoever. He just rolled right over and showed us his little boy part. I reckon he just wanted to make his daddy proud! Wesley was so excited when I told him he was going to have a son. I had to tell him over the telephone, but I could hear the excitement in his voice! I sure wish I could have been there to see the look on his face when he found out. On the 19th Mr. Creel came to pick me up from the big city of Atlanta and took me to the airport where I departed for a month long stay (June 7th) in Newport News, Virginia. Wesley is there at school so I took the oppurtunity to take a little vacations and stay with my cousin and her family for a week, and then my aunt and uncle for 3 weeks. Wesley and I only got to visit on the weekends, but our time together was great. We went to Colonial Williamsburg, the bay at Yorktown, spent several evenings watching the sun go down over the James River, shopped a LOT (for all 3 of us), ate some real good food, and just spent some much needed, deserved time together. After arriving back in Atlanta on the 7th, it was time to put all the energy I had left into preparing for the "1st Ever Clark Family Reunion". Everyone (around 50 folks) arrived on the 9th, and may I say we partyed until we couldnt party anymore.There was a band, lots of booze (my family likes to drink a little beer/hard liquor every now and again), and may I just say my dad cooked enough food to feed all the Soldiers over in Iraq. When everyone was leaving on the 11th, it was with no energy at all. Everyone was exhausted and ready to just get home and crash on the couch! Indeed, it was great fun, and plans for next years reunion is already in the making! Now for the refreshing part, Wesley will be home tommorrow night at 11:30 p.m. for some good R&R away from the base. He and I, along with most of my immediate family will be spending a few days in Panama City at the beach, taking in the rays and trying not to eat too much! He's only here until the morning of the 4th but hey, a few days compared to the time we've been apart is well worth it.
Thursday, June 29, 2006
Saturday, March 18, 2006
Here I Am Again On My Own
Well, Well, Well....it has been quite some time since I last posted, but believe it or not, I have not had the time to sit down long enough to even begin to write. Alot of things have been going on, alot of things have already changed, and alot of things will be changing within the next few months.
Wesley left on January 17 for 9 weeks of basic training in Ft. Jackson, South Carolina. I believe telling him goodbye was the hardest thing I have ever had to do. I knew I had to let him go though, because joining the U.S. Army has been a dream since he was 14 years old and as his wife, dedicated to spend the rest of my life with him, I want him to accomplish each and everyone one of his hearts desires. We've been able to talk a few times, he has written atleast twice a week and the same for me, but it's just not the same as being together everyday. He is doing well, learning so much, and seems to be so enthusiastic about his new career, and for that I am well pleased. On the 29th of this month, me, my momma, and Wesley's parents will be heading up for his graduation. What a proud family we are!
Next in the news, and probably the best of all....We sold our house the 1st of February, and my mom and I were doing the essentials such as packing up our things, putting things in storage, and making sure the house was clean from top to bottom! I was put in charge of cleaning the bathrooms. As I was cleaning the sudden urge to puke came over me with out any warning. I assumed I was just getting the "stomach virus" everyone else was getting. My mom had other ideas, and suggested we get some pregnancy test. So to make things even better than they already seemed to be, after 3 pregnancy test, the conclusion is...Wesley and I are expecting our first little one around the 10th of October. We are both very excitied, and at the same time in a state of shock!
Wesley will be going to AIT's on April 1st and will be there until sometime in July. The sepreation will still be difficult, but atleast we will be able to talk to one another on the phone each evening, and will get to visit with one another occassionaly. As for where we will be headed next, who knows! It's just a sit and wait kinda game. We are so excitied about all the newness that is occuring in our lives, but there is still alot that has to be done, and alot of decisions that have to be made. I have a strong faith, and in that I find complete reliance on the Father that these decisions will be made with our best interest and the babies in mind.
I'm outta here for now. Just wanted to update those of you who are actually interested in whats been going down in my life! I think for now, I'm back for a while, so keep checking in!
Wesley left on January 17 for 9 weeks of basic training in Ft. Jackson, South Carolina. I believe telling him goodbye was the hardest thing I have ever had to do. I knew I had to let him go though, because joining the U.S. Army has been a dream since he was 14 years old and as his wife, dedicated to spend the rest of my life with him, I want him to accomplish each and everyone one of his hearts desires. We've been able to talk a few times, he has written atleast twice a week and the same for me, but it's just not the same as being together everyday. He is doing well, learning so much, and seems to be so enthusiastic about his new career, and for that I am well pleased. On the 29th of this month, me, my momma, and Wesley's parents will be heading up for his graduation. What a proud family we are!
Next in the news, and probably the best of all....We sold our house the 1st of February, and my mom and I were doing the essentials such as packing up our things, putting things in storage, and making sure the house was clean from top to bottom! I was put in charge of cleaning the bathrooms. As I was cleaning the sudden urge to puke came over me with out any warning. I assumed I was just getting the "stomach virus" everyone else was getting. My mom had other ideas, and suggested we get some pregnancy test. So to make things even better than they already seemed to be, after 3 pregnancy test, the conclusion is...Wesley and I are expecting our first little one around the 10th of October. We are both very excitied, and at the same time in a state of shock!
Wesley will be going to AIT's on April 1st and will be there until sometime in July. The sepreation will still be difficult, but atleast we will be able to talk to one another on the phone each evening, and will get to visit with one another occassionaly. As for where we will be headed next, who knows! It's just a sit and wait kinda game. We are so excitied about all the newness that is occuring in our lives, but there is still alot that has to be done, and alot of decisions that have to be made. I have a strong faith, and in that I find complete reliance on the Father that these decisions will be made with our best interest and the babies in mind.
I'm outta here for now. Just wanted to update those of you who are actually interested in whats been going down in my life! I think for now, I'm back for a while, so keep checking in!
Saturday, December 24, 2005
Tis the Season to be Jolly!!!
I haven't posted in so long, and for that I apologize. December has definately been a trying time for my family, but at the same time I find so much to rejoice in.
On Dec 1 we recieved a call at 5:00 p.m. that my grandfather was being rushed to the Emergency Room in Eufaula, and we needed to come immediately. Within 9 hours he had passed away. There was nothing more we could do to ease his pain, there was only 1 thing the Father could do and that was to call him Son unto his own. I have been so unsure of my Papa's salvation since my very own in April of 2001, and on Dec 5 my uneasiness of his eternity were made ever so clear. The pastor reassured me that indeed my Papa was spending eternity with my Heavenly Father. He informed me that during my Papa's last hospital stay he had gone to visit and my Papa seemed some what clear as to what as going on around him and had so many questions to ask, one being about the sureness of his Salvation. They read through the Roman's Road, shared in the Lord's Supper and indeed my Papa had accepted the Lord Jesus as his Lord and Savior. PRAISE THE LORD!
I've been to serveral Christmas performances, Christmas parties, eaten alot of Holiday foods and just spent time really Celebrating the birth of Jesus. It has been great. I don't think I could ask for much more fun! I've had a couple short down moments, because I realize that this year I have lost 2 of the greatest men in my life and they will not be here for me to spend Christmas with, but I jump back quickly in rememberance that they indeed are Celebrating with Jesus himself. How great does that sound to you?
We are in Gainesville with Wesley's family now and are already having a splended time! Had a Christmas party over at Christy's (tha big Sister) house last night and have just rested most of today, it has been great.Tonight we will go to an incredible candlelight service at Northwest Baptist Church, then we will come home and hacve mom's fantastic Chicken Lagsauna. My neice Jessica (5) and my Nephew Alex (2) are so dang excited, and it's just the cutest thing ever!
More on the excitement tommorrow! Gotta get all prettied up!
On Dec 1 we recieved a call at 5:00 p.m. that my grandfather was being rushed to the Emergency Room in Eufaula, and we needed to come immediately. Within 9 hours he had passed away. There was nothing more we could do to ease his pain, there was only 1 thing the Father could do and that was to call him Son unto his own. I have been so unsure of my Papa's salvation since my very own in April of 2001, and on Dec 5 my uneasiness of his eternity were made ever so clear. The pastor reassured me that indeed my Papa was spending eternity with my Heavenly Father. He informed me that during my Papa's last hospital stay he had gone to visit and my Papa seemed some what clear as to what as going on around him and had so many questions to ask, one being about the sureness of his Salvation. They read through the Roman's Road, shared in the Lord's Supper and indeed my Papa had accepted the Lord Jesus as his Lord and Savior. PRAISE THE LORD!
I've been to serveral Christmas performances, Christmas parties, eaten alot of Holiday foods and just spent time really Celebrating the birth of Jesus. It has been great. I don't think I could ask for much more fun! I've had a couple short down moments, because I realize that this year I have lost 2 of the greatest men in my life and they will not be here for me to spend Christmas with, but I jump back quickly in rememberance that they indeed are Celebrating with Jesus himself. How great does that sound to you?
We are in Gainesville with Wesley's family now and are already having a splended time! Had a Christmas party over at Christy's (tha big Sister) house last night and have just rested most of today, it has been great.Tonight we will go to an incredible candlelight service at Northwest Baptist Church, then we will come home and hacve mom's fantastic Chicken Lagsauna. My neice Jessica (5) and my Nephew Alex (2) are so dang excited, and it's just the cutest thing ever!
More on the excitement tommorrow! Gotta get all prettied up!
Tuesday, November 29, 2005
When Life Hands Your Lemons....
It's been forever since I last posted. Other than Auburn beating Alabama I've had a pretty rough couple of weeks. The entire week before Thanksgiving I was sick. Spent alot of time sleeping and watching t.v. in my big ole bed.To make things worse, Wesley was away with the Male Chorale and I was missing him terribly.
Then there was last week. I was actually off on Monday which was nice. I spent all day cleaning then went with Wesley to Firehouse Subs and the grocery store to fight all the other lunatics who waited until 3 days before Thanksgiving to do their grocery shopping. I did alot of baking during the week;I made 6 Pumpkin Cheesecakes, several pumpkin pies and a couple of pound cakes. They all turned out real nice, and I didnt recieve the first complaint. I had to work 9-6 on Tuesday and Wednesday which wasn't too bad because we weren't really all that busy. All the fam got into town on Wednesday night and of course it was just LOUD! When all the Clark's and Crim's get together it's like a stadium full of fans at a football game. Everyone does their very best to talk louder than the others. It's annoying and sometimes causes drama.
Thursday was real nice and of course as always made me realize that I have oh so much to be thankful for. The food was fabulous. I actually made the sweet potato cassarole, and believe it or not they were good for my first time. Let's just say I ate so much food that when I laid down in the bed that night I could't sleep because I was miserably full.
I was disappointed on Friday and Saturday that I wasn't able to do any shopping. I guess I'll just have to buy all of my Christmas presents this year at full price. I'm sure with my nerves I was better off just working at the Bridal Shoppe and keeping it on the DL!
Friday night I did go over to the shop for a huge bon-fire and cook out with the Hughes' and Gilmores. All the Clark's that were staying here with us went and that is something that dosen't usually happen. Hopefully we can make it a habit to do more things together.
We'll I'm outta here. My actual point of posting was to say "Happy Belated Turkey Day" and that I am thankful you are my friend!
Then there was last week. I was actually off on Monday which was nice. I spent all day cleaning then went with Wesley to Firehouse Subs and the grocery store to fight all the other lunatics who waited until 3 days before Thanksgiving to do their grocery shopping. I did alot of baking during the week;I made 6 Pumpkin Cheesecakes, several pumpkin pies and a couple of pound cakes. They all turned out real nice, and I didnt recieve the first complaint. I had to work 9-6 on Tuesday and Wednesday which wasn't too bad because we weren't really all that busy. All the fam got into town on Wednesday night and of course it was just LOUD! When all the Clark's and Crim's get together it's like a stadium full of fans at a football game. Everyone does their very best to talk louder than the others. It's annoying and sometimes causes drama.
Thursday was real nice and of course as always made me realize that I have oh so much to be thankful for. The food was fabulous. I actually made the sweet potato cassarole, and believe it or not they were good for my first time. Let's just say I ate so much food that when I laid down in the bed that night I could't sleep because I was miserably full.
I was disappointed on Friday and Saturday that I wasn't able to do any shopping. I guess I'll just have to buy all of my Christmas presents this year at full price. I'm sure with my nerves I was better off just working at the Bridal Shoppe and keeping it on the DL!
Friday night I did go over to the shop for a huge bon-fire and cook out with the Hughes' and Gilmores. All the Clark's that were staying here with us went and that is something that dosen't usually happen. Hopefully we can make it a habit to do more things together.
We'll I'm outta here. My actual point of posting was to say "Happy Belated Turkey Day" and that I am thankful you are my friend!
Monday, November 14, 2005
Blah, Blah, Blah
Well, the weekend is over and I feel as if I accomplished absolutely nothing.
Saturday was probably one of the most exhaustin/longest days I have had in a long time; I got up at 4:30 a.m. to take Wesley to BCF to catch the bus finally at 6:30 a.m. they left, got home at 7:00 a.m. to get ready for work, and at 7:40 a.m. I was at Golden Chorale for breakfast with the boss, worked from 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., went to a baby shower until 8:00 p.m. and was in bed by 8:30 p.m., and sick as a dog.
After not sleeping on Saturday night, and feeling like my head had been run over by a truck, I got up and drove over to Blue Lake in Andalusia to see all my buddies from Chrysalis. It was so refreshing to visit with each of them, especially Mama Jean, Bug, and Momma K.
I wish you all could meet Mama Jean, she is the most godly woman I have ever met. I found out yesterday that she was recently found out that her Colin cancer had relapsed, and is taking chemotherapy again. As bad as she has to feel, her amazing faith keeps her going. She is a faithful prayer warrior. She continually reminds me that she prays for me each morning, and each night before she goes to bed. It just amazes me, after everything that she has been through, cancer twice, loosing her youngest son last year, the passing of her husband, she still stands strong in her faith, never doubting for a moment that the Father has a perfect plan for her life, and that He is in absolute control.
Ok, enough said. I feel like crap. Wesley's gone and I'm still sick. I think the worst is here and hopefully by Wednesday I will feel better. I'm outta here!
Saturday was probably one of the most exhaustin/longest days I have had in a long time; I got up at 4:30 a.m. to take Wesley to BCF to catch the bus finally at 6:30 a.m. they left, got home at 7:00 a.m. to get ready for work, and at 7:40 a.m. I was at Golden Chorale for breakfast with the boss, worked from 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., went to a baby shower until 8:00 p.m. and was in bed by 8:30 p.m., and sick as a dog.
After not sleeping on Saturday night, and feeling like my head had been run over by a truck, I got up and drove over to Blue Lake in Andalusia to see all my buddies from Chrysalis. It was so refreshing to visit with each of them, especially Mama Jean, Bug, and Momma K.
I wish you all could meet Mama Jean, she is the most godly woman I have ever met. I found out yesterday that she was recently found out that her Colin cancer had relapsed, and is taking chemotherapy again. As bad as she has to feel, her amazing faith keeps her going. She is a faithful prayer warrior. She continually reminds me that she prays for me each morning, and each night before she goes to bed. It just amazes me, after everything that she has been through, cancer twice, loosing her youngest son last year, the passing of her husband, she still stands strong in her faith, never doubting for a moment that the Father has a perfect plan for her life, and that He is in absolute control.
Ok, enough said. I feel like crap. Wesley's gone and I'm still sick. I think the worst is here and hopefully by Wednesday I will feel better. I'm outta here!
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