On to Phase 2

Dayne graduated from BMT last Friday. YAY! It was really good to see him on Thursday in the Airman's run and Coin ceremony. I was SOOO proud of him and feel blessed to be able to say he's my husband. The actual graduation on Friday was good too but it was alot harder to find him amongst everyone else since they were so far away and they technically became airmen the day before. Thursday Dayne has to stay on base and we got to talk to him and hear about the adventures he had at basic. Friday we went to the riverwalk; Saturday we spent the day at SeaWorld; and Sunday we got to go to church with Dayne on base and spend a few hours in the afternoon with him. The weekend seemed to go really fast and it was over far too quickly. They flew him to Mississippi that next morning to tech school. We should hopefully recieve our orders in a couple weeks and now where we are going. For now, we wait and pray.

It's Almost Over!

Dayne called again today. He passed all his tests! yay! I had no doubt that God would help him through it. Thanks to all who prayed for him during this time. Basic is coming to an end and I am so excited to get to see Dayne soon.

In other news, it looks like we'll be moving sooner than I thought. We still don't know where but it will be within the next couple weeks. Please keep us in your prayers.

News From Basic

I have finally heard from Dayne after what has seemed like months. His moral is still high and he is definately looking forward to the quickly approaching finish line. One prayer request he had was that everyone pray for him to pass his physical tests. All the running, push-ups, sit-ups, etc have to be done in a certain amount of time and he is nervous about meeting those goals. I have no doubt that he can do it because he rises up to meet and often surpass any goal placed before him. He is also still unsure about what job he will receive and will not find out until next week. There is one in particualr that he says he might enjoy, and we are really hoping and praying that he will be assigned that job. Please pray for Dayne in these last few weeks that he will have the perserverence he needs to finish strong and be proud of all he has accomplished. Also, keep sending those letters as they help him get through each day.

As for me, I've been trying to stay busy. Last week I visited my parents for a few days and brought Megan and Tyler back home with me for a night. I've started working on some crafts and doing some sewing. Hopefully it will help the time pass by quickly.

Are we there yet?

Life at home has taken me through a rollercoaster of emotions. Some days are pretty good. I get to visit family or clean the house. The days that are hard are those that consist of sitting around or watching TV. It's really hard not to have friends in the area, and I often get very lonely with Dayne gone. I am trying to stay strong and positive, knowing that he will be home soon. I haven't heard how he's been doing since he told me he hurt his knee. Hopefully his moral is still high and he is staying persistant. His graduation is quickly approaching as is our move and the start of our Air Force life. I'm looking forward to the journey God has in store for us.

One thing that has really helped me get through this, besides writting tons of letters, is a book I got as a wedding present. I can't tell you how many times I have reread it, but I pull something new from it every time I read it. It has helped not only to encourage me, but helped me feel closer to my husband, especially while he is away. The book is called "The Power of a Praying Wife" by Stormie Omartain.
I would say it is a "must have" for every christian wife.

Finally! Something to report.

Well, I finally heard from Dayne. He says he's doing well. They have been keeping him busy of course. I was glad to hear that he is getting to know some of the other married guys in his flight. It makes me feel better to know he's not alone and has someone to talk to. He's been getting letters and has enjoyed those. He said he wants them to keep coming. They really help him get through the day. We didn't have time to discuss much so that's really all the update I have for you. Hopefully I'll hear more soon.

As for me, I'm taking it one day at a time. The first two weeks were extremely hard but things are getting better and easier. I only have a week left of work and then I can get things done at home and visit family a little more. Summer is almost here. YAY!

No News Yet

I thought I was going to hear from Dayne either yesterday or the day before but I didn't. I found out from a kid at church who just went through basic that Dayne won’t get to call until at least his second week there. He also said if anything other than letters are sent, Dayne is probably not getting it and may not even be getting letters at this point. That depends on how strict his instructor is. Hopefully I will hear something soon and be able to update everyone on what Dayne has been doing.

This weekend I got the chance to go with Dayne’s family to Hedrick’s Animal Farm for my niece's birthday. It was a lot of fun and I really enjoyed seeing everyone. Here are a few pictures from the day.

Prayer Please!

Dayne has arrived at basic training. He got there safe and has hopefully been hanging in there. He called this evening only to give his address. Everything was read off a script so I didn't get much information about how he's doing. If immediate FAMILY wants the address so you can send him a note of encouragement, let me know. The address is long and complicated but I think mom and I got it figured out. They have some pretty strict rules about the mail though. NO care packages can be sent, only LETTERS. If flashy cards are received, he may have to stand up and read it to everyone so please refrain from sending anything that might draw attention as it will be hard enough for him there. Please keep Dayne in your prayers as these first two weeks will be especially tough.