When I enlisted in the Air Force (a long time ago), I was sure I was a lifer. Twenty short years to serve my country, travel, get an education, retire and receive a pension for the rest of my life? Umm, yes please. Those plans took a turn when I became a wife and a mother, which later turned into single mother. Did I sit on my pity pot? Sometimes. But I reached a point where I decided to flush that shit (excuse my language) along with the plans I thought were best for me.
All I can do is reflect in awe of all the ways God has changed remixed my life. No longer active duty, I jumped on the Air Force Reserve wagon, where my enlistment went from self fulfillment to a true passion and pride to serve. I began to focus on the important things like family and education. The highlight of 2012? Kahlil and I both graduating (yayyyyy!) I have all the respect in the world for those who go to school on top of working while raising kids. Looking back I can hardly believe I pulled it off, but then again my friends and family wouldn't let me fail.
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| Looking dapper in his preschool cap & gown. |
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| Military one minute, mental health the next. Both completely out of character for a girl who once dreamed of being an interior designer! Someday, I hope to combine my experiences and treat individuals suffering from PTSD. (Captured by Lani Pagmanua) |
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| Yay, we did it! (Captured by Lani Pagmanua) |
Hope your 2012 was filled with an abundance of happiness and remixing, as was ours.
"For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." Jeremiah 29:11
Happy New Year, everyone.
K Bye!
