Introduction to the military...

Today was a difficult day for me. Steven's orders were to report to Columbus, MS no later than 2400 hrs tonight (which is midnight for those still learning... like me). He has been living at my parents' place since the T-town tornado took his house. Since then we have only grown closer in our relationship, and I hope to keep moving forward. We both know the road ahead of us will be difficult at times, but there is no doubt in my mind that I am willing to work for this amazing journey. In the past month he has become a very big part of my life, and I know he will remain a big part of my life (he's even made Cole's prayer list :) which of course is a "big" deal). Now when Cole sees a plane he automatically thinks that Steven is flying it. It's quite precious :) Columbus is not too far away, and we will be able to see each other pretty often. My "going-away" gift from Steven is probably the best gift I've ever received. He surprised me at the Apple store with a Macbook Pro! He said that he wanted to be able to see me & talk to me when ever he possibly could and this was the best way that could happen! So after a 20 minute debate in the car about how I could not let him purchase me a laptop- we walked out of the store 10 minutes later with one :) Lets just say that I will be a pro at FaceTime & Skype! He has shown me that there is so much more to life, and the world awaits! I am so thankful that God has placed him in my life, and I am anxious to see what the Lord has in store for us! Just a few shots that my sister took today on his way out...