Well its seems as though its been ages since I've last updated this blog so I thought I'd give everyone an update and let everyone know EVERYTHING. Well today I am 15 weeks and 5 days pregnant. Whoa! who would'a thunk? Crazy to think that im a little less than 6 months I am going to be a mom. I mean I know I rock at being an auntie, I LOVE being an aunt. I get little butterflies thinking about my neice throughout the day, that when I think how I will be as a mother I'm actually quiet scared about that one! I mean, we buy Mariah pretty much WHATEVER she wants and there is no problem to that but when I began to think, "is my child going to be a spoiled rotten brat?" LOL well we will hope not, actually I don't forsee myself being one of those mothers who lets their kid scream in the middle of a retail store because the kid didn't get that toy they wanted. Anyways, back to subject I am exctited. Hoping for the best.. Haven't gotten sick ONCE! well besides Hay Fever, pregnancy wise not once. And I am happy that I haven't. I am finally starting to show a baby bump. and people are beginning to rub my belly... (totally AKWARD) its weird when you have people just come up to you and start rubbing your belly in a circular motion, hey yo, give me a hug instead. Leave baby alone. :)
In other news my work hours have changed as of today, which I am not a fan of. I'm working 5am-4pm, Monday thru Friday with Weds off. Not too shabby, but going to school full time and work I'm not sure how that is going to cut it. I'm already tired because of this pregnancy so we'll see how it goes. I'm actually excited to have a day of rest off.
Derek and I began teaching the Jr.Youth group on Sundays and Thursdays at church. Sunday was our very first lesson with the kids, and I must say it was quite a success. I remember how I was when I was their age trying to be in church and learn the Bible. But the amazing thing about each and everyone of these kids is that they KNOW Jesus and the Bible. Our first lesson we decided it would be best to start from the beginning, where everything started, Genesis 1-2. Derek did the majority of the speaking but I mostly observed and listened (Let me say, God is so good. I never thought in a bajillion years that I would ever picture my husband teaching God's Word, and I was and still am impressed, he put a smile on my face) ANYWAYS, We taught on how God created the world in 6 days, and on the 7th day he rested. We only had 6 kids in the class and we each assigned everyone to read from the passage that we were doing the study on. At the end of the lesson, we had each kid draw a picture from one of the days God created something, I took the 7th day. Every single kid put so much effort in drawing something God created. It was actually amazing, cause these kids' minds are sponges. They just kept listening and asking questions. It was actually pretty cool and I'm so excited to see where God takes us next since we are officially apart of the Christian Education department at our church. :)
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Wednesday, December 29, 2010
OH 2010..
By far this has been one of the most roller coaster years we've experienced. And I must say not only I, but my husband has learned so much. Not only about each other, but about ourselves. So I am going back to Jan 2010:
In January things were looking so great for us. We were financially stable, I had a job for two months already and In Nov of 2009 we had our traditional family wedding. We were living in Aliso Viejo, California. Derek was still in the military and we officially begun our countdown to civilian life. Derek was getting in this Dec, 2010. So well I was working Derek went off to do Bridgeport Training in Hawthorne, the winter package so it was extremely cold where he was going. Little did we know what was going to happen soon after he got home.
At the end of Feburary, Derek returned from in 5 week long mountain warfare training. and boy was I excited to have him home. Everything was perfect!. Well when he got home from MWT Derek was advised that he would be going on, yet another, Deployment.. This time it was to Afghanistan. My heart dropped. I can remember exactly how it all happened, in detail. I came home from work on a Friday, it was the day that we were supposed to go and file our yearly taxes. We did too!. anyways, I came inside and he looked like something was bothering him. I asked him what was wrong and he told me he needed to tell me something.. I knew it wasnt good, whatever it was because he told me to sit down. So I sat down and he told me that he just got off the phone with his chief. He was advised that he would be leaving to Afghanistan in two weeks!! Talk about a train wreck. Ok, so as I sat there in shock the tears started rolling. I learned that two weeks was going to come like overnight to me, but luckily we had 13 days to prepare with what we were going to do. As soon as he told me, I called my mom, my sister Vanessa, Brittany, and then Angela. It was such a shock for everyone I told. Well so it began. we began making arrangements with what we were going to do. I told my job that I was going to be leaving and I put my two weeks notice in. After that we told the apartment complex that we were living in as well. They needed proof of documentation of Dereks deployment so we had to get a letter from his commader showing he was in fact deploying. Everything went so smooth. WE had enough time to get a storage and throw all of our belongings in storage. So by this time, we are now up to the date of Dereks departure. And to be completely honest I wasnt scared. I knew that Derek would be covered, not only because WE serve a mighty God but because the power of a praying WIFE. So as we sat there in the car I just started praying for him, he was leaving me. AGAIN. As we made our way out of the car, he checked in. He got his weapon and from there we sat and we waited for the big ugly white buses to arrive. Peace took over my body, and the boldness of God gave not only me, but Derek the courage to take this chapter in our lives. The time had arrived, The buses arrived and the boys started loading their gear and belongings. As I sat there I began to pray for my husband again.. it was his time to load the bus, and not one tear came. I was shocked, but I knew it was the peace of God. As we said our goodbyes I knew that me being alone would be a little easier than last time. but I knew it was going to hit me eventually. As he drove off all Derek was doing was smiling, and I cant help but remember how in love I was with his smile. and I knew, that on the day of his homecoming he'd be smiling exactly the same. So I began to drive away, and yet again, I wasnt scared. So here we are. March. On the 25th Derek left en route to Afghanistan and on the 26th I was back en route to Phoenix, AZ.
Since I was jobless I began watching my god daugther Mariah Adrielle Sanchez. And all I can say is that through the duration of Dereks Afghanistan deployment this little girl kept me on my toes. I started watching her at 4 months old, and to be quite honest and embarssed she was the first diaper I have EVER changed, gimme a break here! :) So time was slow throughout the first month of the deployment. I was still attending the University of Phoenix so I was keeping myself busy with school and church.
We were officially about halfway through Dereks deployment. Now its June. I was staying busy still, busting my butt to pay bills and to stay on top of things. Things were going good and at this time I was a homecoming mode. Derek was due back in July.
So here we are, July 2010. I have never been more excited in July! ( one of the hottest months in AZ!) Derek was due back actually at the end of June, but because of current conditions in Afghanistan that didnt happen. Anyways I was excited to see my husband. It was been a very easy yet long deployment to me, even though it was only 4 months. He was in a battlefield and all I did was worry about his safety.. Throughout the duration of the deployment I kept in great touch with Dereks family. And I asked them if they would want to be apart of the homecoming. and of course, without a doubt they were honored to be apart of this sepcial day. Along with Dereks family, My sisters and my mother came for the homecoming. Which couldnt have been more perfect.
Day of HOMECOMING: July 4th, 2010. What more perfect day to have marines and sailors return from overseas? Anyways, being that Derek had no clue that I had his family and my family with me I had to be sneaky! So Derek calls me in the wee hours of the morning advising me that he and all the guys were accounted for and have LANDED on American Soil, in Conneticut I think.. So he told me that he would be arriving promtly at around 11 am at Camp Pendleton. And now it was already 8 AM!!! I was running behind! so I jumped in the shower and started getting ready, my man was home from Afghanistan!!! yes! Well by the time everyone got ready we were out of the hotel by 11! I thought we were going to miss homecoming. so we sped all the way to base! Luckily, Dereks buses were running late. but we did arrive on time.. as we sat there playing the waiting game, the buses pull up. it was time. As the boys marched in, I waited anxiously with so much pride and excitement. I was beyond proud of my husband. He served two back to back deployments. As the boys continued walking up.. There he was, he didnt see me but I saw him. I was coming, actually running in 5 inch heels but finally his eyes met mines..and that smile that I was dying to see was right in front of me again. I didnt have to look at a picture anymore. He was right in front of me. I held my banner up. gave him a big hug and a little peck. LOL his family was there. He was so shocked to see them and so happy to have Mariah there. It was love all over again. And since this moment we've been stuck at the hip.
Now, August, Derek was on post deployment leave so he got to spend 2 weeks in AZ with me. and guess what we did... WE BOUGHT A HOUSE!!! We had been looking his whole deployment, I was sending him links via email.. but it just wasnt the same as it was having him home browse with me! Anyways, we were approved with no problem.. and right now, we are two months from our house being completed.
As for this year, I have personally learned that I know how to rely on God for all my needs. He was my husband when Derek was absent. He was the one who gave me the courage that I needed and the support that I needed too. This year has been by far the hardest, but yet the best ever. I am beyond thankful that my husband is home, for good. He served 5 years in the United States Navy and now he is MINE. :)
In January things were looking so great for us. We were financially stable, I had a job for two months already and In Nov of 2009 we had our traditional family wedding. We were living in Aliso Viejo, California. Derek was still in the military and we officially begun our countdown to civilian life. Derek was getting in this Dec, 2010. So well I was working Derek went off to do Bridgeport Training in Hawthorne, the winter package so it was extremely cold where he was going. Little did we know what was going to happen soon after he got home.
At the end of Feburary, Derek returned from in 5 week long mountain warfare training. and boy was I excited to have him home. Everything was perfect!. Well when he got home from MWT Derek was advised that he would be going on, yet another, Deployment.. This time it was to Afghanistan. My heart dropped. I can remember exactly how it all happened, in detail. I came home from work on a Friday, it was the day that we were supposed to go and file our yearly taxes. We did too!. anyways, I came inside and he looked like something was bothering him. I asked him what was wrong and he told me he needed to tell me something.. I knew it wasnt good, whatever it was because he told me to sit down. So I sat down and he told me that he just got off the phone with his chief. He was advised that he would be leaving to Afghanistan in two weeks!! Talk about a train wreck. Ok, so as I sat there in shock the tears started rolling. I learned that two weeks was going to come like overnight to me, but luckily we had 13 days to prepare with what we were going to do. As soon as he told me, I called my mom, my sister Vanessa, Brittany, and then Angela. It was such a shock for everyone I told. Well so it began. we began making arrangements with what we were going to do. I told my job that I was going to be leaving and I put my two weeks notice in. After that we told the apartment complex that we were living in as well. They needed proof of documentation of Dereks deployment so we had to get a letter from his commader showing he was in fact deploying. Everything went so smooth. WE had enough time to get a storage and throw all of our belongings in storage. So by this time, we are now up to the date of Dereks departure. And to be completely honest I wasnt scared. I knew that Derek would be covered, not only because WE serve a mighty God but because the power of a praying WIFE. So as we sat there in the car I just started praying for him, he was leaving me. AGAIN. As we made our way out of the car, he checked in. He got his weapon and from there we sat and we waited for the big ugly white buses to arrive. Peace took over my body, and the boldness of God gave not only me, but Derek the courage to take this chapter in our lives. The time had arrived, The buses arrived and the boys started loading their gear and belongings. As I sat there I began to pray for my husband again.. it was his time to load the bus, and not one tear came. I was shocked, but I knew it was the peace of God. As we said our goodbyes I knew that me being alone would be a little easier than last time. but I knew it was going to hit me eventually. As he drove off all Derek was doing was smiling, and I cant help but remember how in love I was with his smile. and I knew, that on the day of his homecoming he'd be smiling exactly the same. So I began to drive away, and yet again, I wasnt scared. So here we are. March. On the 25th Derek left en route to Afghanistan and on the 26th I was back en route to Phoenix, AZ.
Since I was jobless I began watching my god daugther Mariah Adrielle Sanchez. And all I can say is that through the duration of Dereks Afghanistan deployment this little girl kept me on my toes. I started watching her at 4 months old, and to be quite honest and embarssed she was the first diaper I have EVER changed, gimme a break here! :) So time was slow throughout the first month of the deployment. I was still attending the University of Phoenix so I was keeping myself busy with school and church.
We were officially about halfway through Dereks deployment. Now its June. I was staying busy still, busting my butt to pay bills and to stay on top of things. Things were going good and at this time I was a homecoming mode. Derek was due back in July.
So here we are, July 2010. I have never been more excited in July! ( one of the hottest months in AZ!) Derek was due back actually at the end of June, but because of current conditions in Afghanistan that didnt happen. Anyways I was excited to see my husband. It was been a very easy yet long deployment to me, even though it was only 4 months. He was in a battlefield and all I did was worry about his safety.. Throughout the duration of the deployment I kept in great touch with Dereks family. And I asked them if they would want to be apart of the homecoming. and of course, without a doubt they were honored to be apart of this sepcial day. Along with Dereks family, My sisters and my mother came for the homecoming. Which couldnt have been more perfect.
Day of HOMECOMING: July 4th, 2010. What more perfect day to have marines and sailors return from overseas? Anyways, being that Derek had no clue that I had his family and my family with me I had to be sneaky! So Derek calls me in the wee hours of the morning advising me that he and all the guys were accounted for and have LANDED on American Soil, in Conneticut I think.. So he told me that he would be arriving promtly at around 11 am at Camp Pendleton. And now it was already 8 AM!!! I was running behind! so I jumped in the shower and started getting ready, my man was home from Afghanistan!!! yes! Well by the time everyone got ready we were out of the hotel by 11! I thought we were going to miss homecoming. so we sped all the way to base! Luckily, Dereks buses were running late. but we did arrive on time.. as we sat there playing the waiting game, the buses pull up. it was time. As the boys marched in, I waited anxiously with so much pride and excitement. I was beyond proud of my husband. He served two back to back deployments. As the boys continued walking up.. There he was, he didnt see me but I saw him. I was coming, actually running in 5 inch heels but finally his eyes met mines..and that smile that I was dying to see was right in front of me again. I didnt have to look at a picture anymore. He was right in front of me. I held my banner up. gave him a big hug and a little peck. LOL his family was there. He was so shocked to see them and so happy to have Mariah there. It was love all over again. And since this moment we've been stuck at the hip.
Now, August, Derek was on post deployment leave so he got to spend 2 weeks in AZ with me. and guess what we did... WE BOUGHT A HOUSE!!! We had been looking his whole deployment, I was sending him links via email.. but it just wasnt the same as it was having him home browse with me! Anyways, we were approved with no problem.. and right now, we are two months from our house being completed.
As for this year, I have personally learned that I know how to rely on God for all my needs. He was my husband when Derek was absent. He was the one who gave me the courage that I needed and the support that I needed too. This year has been by far the hardest, but yet the best ever. I am beyond thankful that my husband is home, for good. He served 5 years in the United States Navy and now he is MINE. :)
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
Its time.
We have officially locked everything up in storage, my last day of work is this friday. March 5th. I am starting to let all of this get to me. But at the same time I have mixed feelings. The apartment is completely empty, the other day after work I just sat in my car until D got home cause I didnt want to be inside alone.
I know that all things work together for the good of those who love the lord. I am just so terrified and I know I shouldnt let this affect me the way that this all has. :) on the brighter note, I get to see the family this weekend. We are going back to Zona to drop one of the cars pff.
Anyways. Its about that time we start wrapping everything up in Cali. :(
I know that all things work together for the good of those who love the lord. I am just so terrified and I know I shouldnt let this affect me the way that this all has. :) on the brighter note, I get to see the family this weekend. We are going back to Zona to drop one of the cars pff.
Anyways. Its about that time we start wrapping everything up in Cali. :(
Monday, February 8, 2010
that stupid darn superbowl
I dont see why people make such a huge overrated deal when it comes to sports, generally the retarded supebowl. I guess it just makes me so mad when I see die had fans go all out for a couple of hours of a stupid ball being thrown around. I dont get it? why are people that way when it comes to football? It breaks me heart to see so many lost people across the world get crazy like that for a game.. Just think of this for a moment. could you possibly begin to imagine people getting like that for God and for church? as much as I would love to say that could be the case, reality of it is that will never happen. People everyday are loosing their souls because of the consquences people make. but I just wish they would really take a look into their lives and try to find some salvation. It would be so great to see an arena filled like that and pumped for Christ that way. but that'll never happen.
anyways, I guess I am done venting. I never said that there is anything wrong with people enjoying a nice game and stuff. but how bout we try harder to be that way for God. Is that wrong?
anyways, I guess I am done venting. I never said that there is anything wrong with people enjoying a nice game and stuff. but how bout we try harder to be that way for God. Is that wrong?
Saturday, June 13, 2009
whoa whoa whoa
First off.. Ovulating sucks! And to those guys out there (including my husband) who thinks cramps are funny. Shame on you. Aunt flow is in full affect. :-) well things are looking up for the most part, I mean God is so good! He knows just how much I can handle, we can handle. That his hand is never too short, its always within His reach. I can't begin to thank God enough for ALL that he has done. I am so thankful that he knows our hearts, he knows out thoughts, and he know just what were going through. Thank you God, for you've been so faithful.
About 70% of this deployment=ACCOMPLISHED!!!!!!! Whoa. I cannot begin to explain my excitement and my joy right now. I can hardly contain it!!
Well I don't have much to say today. Except God is good and I love my husband beyond anything ever fathonable.
I love you babe-o
Xoxo
Your wife.
About 70% of this deployment=ACCOMPLISHED!!!!!!! Whoa. I cannot begin to explain my excitement and my joy right now. I can hardly contain it!!
Well I don't have much to say today. Except God is good and I love my husband beyond anything ever fathonable.
I love you babe-o
Xoxo
Your wife.
Monday, March 9, 2009
When God Speaks
So last night, we had a guest speaker by the name of Dennis Torino. 4 time Mr. Universe, 5 time Mr. World, and so on. I can't remember all his titles. Lol. Well anyways, he is such an on fire man of God. He has the gift of healing, and the gift of the prophetic. Well, I went expecting that God would do something in our life, since Dereks not here doesn't mean I can't expect God to move in the both of our lives, cause were one, even with him a world away. Well, I went expecting that God would speak to me through him. And he did. It was crazy. He said that the Lord is going to bless my womb and give me as many kids as we want. He said that a lot of people have tried to curse me and speak death over me, but the spirit of the Lord says he will do the extraordinary. Wow. All I can say is God is on the move.. And God will fulfill his promises, even when they seemed blurred and won't come to pass. As long as we put the Lord first, God is going to fulfill the desires and dreams we have. :-). Today was an awesome day, 2 services and I got a full nights sleep. I should be heading to arizona this week, that's if I finish the homework. Babe-o. I hope you are staying warm at night, I know your in the field in the middle of Korea, and I know its cold there. I pray that your covered and that no sickness comes against you. I want you to know that your making me proud and that I'm here encouraging you. I love you so much! I pray that your blessed :-). Have a good night babe-o.
Friday, March 6, 2009
thank the Lord!
Since Derek has been gone, all he has been talking about is impregnating me! Him and I decided that when we got together that I would get off birth control. Actually I only had one depo shot in Jan 08! And since then nothing to prevent pregnancy! Well in Nov 08 we started getting worried that I or him couldn't (reproduce sort of speak) wheew ill tell you what him and I have been through some troubles! Let me tell you! People thought we eloped because we got pregnant! Which wasn't the case at all! I didn't even want kids. Period. I didn't see myself being fit for being a mother, but of course my stunningly handsome hubby comes along and tells me he is going to do everything in his power to "plant a seed". the "Gonzo" seed to be exact! Well. Before he left we tried, haha like 11 times a night. Whoa, hey were newlyweds give us a break ok! Its alright if were rabbits! Well anyways. I always told him for the longest time! No babies. Please don't. I begged him to not try anything. Lol. Well come to find out I went to the drs for a "PFT" pulmonary function test. Well that didn't happen because I needed a referral. I did have one but I guess it wasn't in tricare. Which was fine with me cause from what I'm told those "pft's" consists of people yelling at you to breathe and run harder. So while I was there I asked the dr if it was "normal" to not have a period in over a year? YES! That depo-vera shot jacked me up! And I do not, I do not recommend that to anyone to take. The dr was like, "wtf, are you serious?". I was kinda embaressed to ask, but I wanted to know. He was like, "are you pregnant?' And my answer was exactly this, "you have to have sex to get pregnant! My husband is on deployment!" Haha I was all, there is no need for a pregnancy test. I can promise you that. :-) so I got blood work done and I was referred to a ferility dr. But looks like everything is FINALLY working and I am good to go for this. All my test results came back perfect! I guess it takes a year for the depo to leae your body! I look it jan 08 and since then. Never took any sort of "birth control"! Scary huh? Well I was and so was derek, actually Derek was more worried than I was about the whole situation. I swear certain things and problems freak this man out, and especially when it comes to my health! So when I told him the news yesterday he was sooo happy! I couldn't believe how he reacted to the news. I was thrilled. I so was excited to tell him. He is so ready to come back home and start baby making again. Haha. So who knows? I just don't want to get morbidly obese where I don't fit into my wedding dress! Derek said he'll gain weight with me.. Haha. I love you daddy! Your going to be an awesome dad. (-::
Thursday, March 5, 2009
nothings changing!
I've accepted that with you gone, you and I are still the same dumb jokesters that we always were before you left. My biggest fear was you coming back a total changed indivdual. All I've realized is that the more I pray for you and the more I ask the Lord to direct and order your steps, I continue to hear the holy spirit saying to me, "everything is going to be okay.". Often times, I always try to think of the bad, and think of the worse that could happen to you, but God told me to stop thinking like that. You are protected under the mighty hand of God. I know I should put my total faith in the Lord, and I know that studying my word, and making my requests known to God, he hears me. The bible says to ask and it will be given to you, I asked for you, and now I have you. I realize that I am a very blessed woman of God. And I know that there aren't a lot of woman who get to go through what we are enduring. But with God, ALL things are possible and I know that if we always put God first in our marriage, our marriage will be a success and we will never fail. :-). I love you so much, I love the way you endure these countless tasks that have been at hand. I love the way you tell me you love me more after I just say I love you. I love the way your beautiful smile lights up my heart. I love the way that you can make a horrible situation seem like cheesecake to overcome. I love you because you are an amazing unique utterly gorgeous individual. I love you babe-o. With all my heart.
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