road trip
I'm happy.
Probably the happiest anybody has seen me in months.
I had the most amazing time last week.
Seriously.
This trip has brought me closer to David's family which is really cool. I always wanted to be open with them but I always held back because I didn't know how they would react towards the real me. I feel stupid for worrying so much. We all had a blast laughing and joking the entire trip. They are so much fun to be around. I <3 all of them! For once, I feel like I'm truly part of that family. It's great....
The drive up to Parris Island seemed endless. Neither Kellie or I could sleep so we were up most of the time while Brittany was awake maybe 2 out of the 11 hours. It was fun though. Florida had to be the longest state... it was the longest state. LOL. When we finally made it into South Carolina I almost lost it like Mrs. Vicky did. We were so so excited.
January 6, 2005- Family Day: This was the first time seeing David in 3 months. The emotions were running in every direction possible, I didn't know what to think. Everything seemed to be going our way. When we pulled into the parking lot we noticed a practice. We ran as fast as we could to the Parade deck to get a glimsp of David. Aaah! It was great. When it was their time to go, we went to get a spot of the Moto Run- another chance to see David as him and the other recruits ran the 5 mile motivational run. I was pissed at myself for missing him. Everybody except for me and Kellie ran across the street and they got to see the amazing smile. *sigh* After the run was over, we waited around for 1:00. The moment I had been waiting on for so long. During the Eagle Globe and Anchor Ceremony I cried. How could anyone not?! It was the defining moment when those 365 men were no longer recruits. They are now Marines. The song playing was "God Bless the USA", a favorite of mine since the age of 4. I was moved as I watched David receive his. The tears started to fall and they wouldn't stop. I turned and looked at everyone and they were all sobbing ( except for Mr. Joe). As soon as they were dismissed Britt, Kell and I all ran down to the Parade Deck. In search of our new Marine we all went in different directions. Britt to the left, Kell to the right, and me straight. I remember turning around at one point to make sure I still saw the girls, and when I turned back around there was David. Wow. I ran into his arms and didn't want to let go, but knew that there were others needing that hug just as bad. We were able to spend 6 wonderful ours with David before having to return him. Blah. I didn't want him to go...
January 7,2005- Graduation: We arrived on base around 8am and waited till 9 for the graduation ceremony to begin. This day was breathtaking. If anybody gets the chance to see a Marine Graduation, take it and run with it. You'll never experince anything quite like it. Amazing. Watching David out there standing tall was incredible. I wish I could explain it better, but he knows how I felt and that's all that matters.
We made it home around 12ish on Sat morning. I stayed the night and all day with him. I didn't want to leave his side. I called my mom last night and she threatened to punish me if I didn't come home. I'm upset and hurt by my parents, but I'm just gonna deal with it. My baby called me this morning and talked to me some more about my parents and all I could think was "God, I love this man." I love David's attitude towards life and his patience and everything else about him. Of course we're gonna see each other today, so I can't really stress over having to go home last night. I just don't want to leave his side, especially since he's sick.
If anybody ever doubted me and David's relationship, I'm sorry to disappoint ya'll. The past few months I have learned just how much I love this man and how I can't live without him. If I have my way, he will be the one I marry and I'm sure of it. I say this only because we ran into somebody last night and through their reaction I got an impression that I can't really explain.
David and I talked about going to Higgins Winter Formal last night. Britt and J.D. are going so it should be fun! LOL. I had wanted to go when I first heard about it, but I was unsure of David's wants so I didn't buy the tickets until I talked to him about it. I really do hope we go....
I could keep talking about David and the trip and how happy I am at the moment, but I won't.
I'll leave here with some pics from Family Day.
http://public.fotki.com/flttrby1986/family_day_-_parris/
Probably the happiest anybody has seen me in months.
I had the most amazing time last week.
Seriously.
This trip has brought me closer to David's family which is really cool. I always wanted to be open with them but I always held back because I didn't know how they would react towards the real me. I feel stupid for worrying so much. We all had a blast laughing and joking the entire trip. They are so much fun to be around. I <3 all of them! For once, I feel like I'm truly part of that family. It's great....
The drive up to Parris Island seemed endless. Neither Kellie or I could sleep so we were up most of the time while Brittany was awake maybe 2 out of the 11 hours. It was fun though. Florida had to be the longest state... it was the longest state. LOL. When we finally made it into South Carolina I almost lost it like Mrs. Vicky did. We were so so excited.
January 6, 2005- Family Day: This was the first time seeing David in 3 months. The emotions were running in every direction possible, I didn't know what to think. Everything seemed to be going our way. When we pulled into the parking lot we noticed a practice. We ran as fast as we could to the Parade deck to get a glimsp of David. Aaah! It was great. When it was their time to go, we went to get a spot of the Moto Run- another chance to see David as him and the other recruits ran the 5 mile motivational run. I was pissed at myself for missing him. Everybody except for me and Kellie ran across the street and they got to see the amazing smile. *sigh* After the run was over, we waited around for 1:00. The moment I had been waiting on for so long. During the Eagle Globe and Anchor Ceremony I cried. How could anyone not?! It was the defining moment when those 365 men were no longer recruits. They are now Marines. The song playing was "God Bless the USA", a favorite of mine since the age of 4. I was moved as I watched David receive his. The tears started to fall and they wouldn't stop. I turned and looked at everyone and they were all sobbing ( except for Mr. Joe). As soon as they were dismissed Britt, Kell and I all ran down to the Parade Deck. In search of our new Marine we all went in different directions. Britt to the left, Kell to the right, and me straight. I remember turning around at one point to make sure I still saw the girls, and when I turned back around there was David. Wow. I ran into his arms and didn't want to let go, but knew that there were others needing that hug just as bad. We were able to spend 6 wonderful ours with David before having to return him. Blah. I didn't want him to go...
January 7,2005- Graduation: We arrived on base around 8am and waited till 9 for the graduation ceremony to begin. This day was breathtaking. If anybody gets the chance to see a Marine Graduation, take it and run with it. You'll never experince anything quite like it. Amazing. Watching David out there standing tall was incredible. I wish I could explain it better, but he knows how I felt and that's all that matters.
We made it home around 12ish on Sat morning. I stayed the night and all day with him. I didn't want to leave his side. I called my mom last night and she threatened to punish me if I didn't come home. I'm upset and hurt by my parents, but I'm just gonna deal with it. My baby called me this morning and talked to me some more about my parents and all I could think was "God, I love this man." I love David's attitude towards life and his patience and everything else about him. Of course we're gonna see each other today, so I can't really stress over having to go home last night. I just don't want to leave his side, especially since he's sick.
If anybody ever doubted me and David's relationship, I'm sorry to disappoint ya'll. The past few months I have learned just how much I love this man and how I can't live without him. If I have my way, he will be the one I marry and I'm sure of it. I say this only because we ran into somebody last night and through their reaction I got an impression that I can't really explain.
David and I talked about going to Higgins Winter Formal last night. Britt and J.D. are going so it should be fun! LOL. I had wanted to go when I first heard about it, but I was unsure of David's wants so I didn't buy the tickets until I talked to him about it. I really do hope we go....
I could keep talking about David and the trip and how happy I am at the moment, but I won't.
I'll leave here with some pics from Family Day.
http://public.fotki.com/flttrby1986/family_day_-_parris/