Wednesday, October 24, 2012

My Love

While working on the computer today I stumbled upon some pictures that totally took me back! First, I'd like to address my "working" on the computer. I was actually working on church/worship stuff, and not playing around like I usually do :)

Now, to give you some back story, I met my husband in college. We were best friends immediately. And when I say immediately, I mean that quite literally. We could talk about anything and could be completely honest with one another without any fear. While neither one of us were looking for a relationship, God had other plans.




We started dating and got engaged 6 months later. During our year long engagement, Eric went to Marine Corps boot camp. This would change both of our lives. He was gone for 3 months, the only way of communicating was through snail mail. It was very difficult to pick up and dial his phone number and then realize he wasn't there.


(we look like little kids hahaha)


Once he graduated boot camp, we go married, and 6 days later he was gone again. For about 2 months that time. This would be the beginning of not seeing each other. We were very young when we got married, I was 20 and Eric was 21, so add that to the mix of "things to overcome", we were still growing up. :) We finally moved in with each other 3 months after our wedding. Crazy. He was then in the field, always. Then he was in California for a month training for deployment. Then came that sad day. He had to leave. No other word than "awful" can describe that.



But let me just say that the military life is one of honor, for all involved. We made lifelong friends, and were a part of something great. But this post isn't about the military, its about my love.

We have moved 8 times, gone through a deployment, rented 4 homes, owned 2 homes, had 3 beautiful children, and will be married 8 years this December. I love this man with every ounce of my being. We have done so much life together in these 8 years, more than many people do in 15 years. It has been interesting to say the least, but we are so much stronger and closer for it.



I am so incredibly blessed to have him in my life. Just to know him seems a privilege. He is a strong, Christ centered man that leads our family as he has been called to. He provides for and loves his family. He makes me laugh every day. And I still get so excited to see him! Though there have been hard times and learning curves through our journey, we have stood firm together. We have held onto God and each other and intend to prove that marriage is sacred in this world that views marriage as disposable. What a love I have for this man. What an honor to be called his wife. What a privilege to have a family with him. What an experience it is to do life with him every single day.

I am in love you Eric Hines, always.

Tuesday, October 16, 2012

Reunions

Yes. It's true. My husband and I have been out of high school for 10 years. He seems to be fine with that. I just have a hard time. Not so much with how long its been since graduation, but with my age numbers rising...

My high school reunion already passed. I guess I just didn't feel the need to go to hang out with people that want to act like we are still in high school. When you post things like "its time to get our drank on" and "lets get wasted class of 2002" I do not feel an ounce of desire to join the festivities.

No, I don't want to get wasted. No, I don't want to "get my drank on". No, I am not 18 anymore, I am 28 years old. I feel like acting somewhat close to my age is a little necessary.

My husband has a completely different approach to his reunion. He is just pumped to see everyone. Why is it so different? There are all these looming things, like who is married? Who has kids? What are people doing with their careers? And I know we all want to know what people look like these days...don't act like you are too good to think that stuff...

 
Yes, that's right everyone. Don't be jealous!
 
In high school I had a lot of acquaintances. I was only close with a handful of people. But I seemed to be on good terms with most people. I liked that I could say hi to whomever and it wasn't awkward. But its been so long since I have even spoken to some people, I feel like now, it would be a little weird.
 
Now the husband, again, completely different view. He wants to catch up and see EVERYONE. I just can't feel the same :) I am perfectly content sitting at home in my jammies reading about our reunion on Facebook. I am a home body, and I am completely OK with that!
 
I couldn't resist this photo. Hilarious!
 
 
Anyone that knows me, knows this is complete sarcasm, but its great!
 
So since I didn't go to my own reunion, I am going to my husbands. It seems like I keep in touch with more people that he graduated with than with people I did. Really weird. But hey, hopefully its a good time! Gotta go show off my earrings!