I'm currently in Germany visiting my husband. I've been here since the 2nd. Im having a blast. The kids stayed state side with my parents unfortunately due to convenience and financial convenience. We miss them every day and everytime we see a family it makes me want to cry. But the hubby and I are taking this as a honeymoon. We haven't been married long but we didn't really have the alone time because we have been a family since my husband and I began dating and became serious. I would rather have the whole family together but since they cant be here for this vacation we are making the best of it and not allowing it to bring our mood down. It is absolutely gorgeous here. The Germany airport was a little overwhelming but I adapted here quickly. The people all look serious but they are so friendly when approached or sitting on the bus you will get a 'Hallo!" from a stranger. It feels safer here. I love love love our country but I have noticed a few differences. It feels more laid back here. They dont worry about small things like nudity in the media. Our country is more conservative when it comes to things like that. One thing that is a positive; the soda-soft drink servings are alot smaller. Our country likes to super size everything. I dont drink soda but since I have children and a husband I am more aware of health issues. Drinking is the norm in this society. The driving here is also alot better. It feels like everyone who is driving because of the cost to drive and have a license know how to drive and drive safely. I could live here comfortably if my family had to. I wouldn't trade countries because I love my home. But I do enjoy the relax-laid back environment of Germany instead of having to always be in fear of breaking a law at home because many things are so restricted. 

My husband found out that he will be deploying earlier than expected which is a good thing because the sooner it's started; the sooner it will be over and he will be home. We look for the positive in everything. He leaves 2-3 weeks after I get home. And when he is done with this deployment he will be stationed at a new unit, hopefully stateside. This is all plays a major reason for why our family did not go over. By the time we came over to Germany and settled it would be time for deployment and also he would have to deploy twice if we came over. Strange how things work.

Well Im going to watch some TV and enjoy the company of my husband. Its a beautiful day. Enjoy your family and friends. 

Here is a little story of how my beautiful family came to be. My name is Carol and  I grew up in New Jersey. I graduated high school then went off to College in a little town called Radford Virginia. I didnt do so well my first semester so I went home to the community college and did awesome. Refocused on what was important I transfered back to Radford University. Two years into college I meet Mister wrong. I really know things happen for a reason. I ran out of money with my student loan and had to withdraw and go back home. Even though I went home, I continued this long distance relationship thinking he meant every word he fed me. I would go down to visit him every chance I got. Two months being out of college I become pregnant with my first baby, Jacob. 

To make a long story short; this boy put me through an emotional roller coaster. I had almost forgotten who I was. I almost forgot what I stood for and came close to compromising everything that I had worked for and have matured to be. I do not believe in cheating what-so-ever. I believe in soulmates. I believe in real love. Once I put two and two together and yes...did the suspicious girlfriend thing and snoop a bit because things were not adding up. Ladies ALWAYS follow your heart and your instinct. Both are two different things. Many BOYS only know to follow what throbs beneath their jeans. i confronted him on cheating when I did not have any proof except calling the number that re-appeared on MY phone bill. He said it was his friend calling his girlfriend. Well the number was to a girl's voicemail who happened to have the same name as the friend he said he had just made. But he gave it away. He freaked out on me and called me crazy, and soon after he was referring to her as his girlfriend.

I called his bootcamp buddy. I didnt know who to turn to. I felt like my life was taken away from me. I was trying to build a family with an imature boy that 'promised me the world...when the world was not owned by him'. I thought his best friend would know about what was going on with him and could maybe help me out. In fact, this boy was not keeping in touch with his friend at all and not returning his phone calls. He couldnt believe he was doing this to his 'fiance and his own son'.

This man I started to confide in was linked to me for a reason. We had the same beliefs in how a marriage should be. He was motivated, kind, caring and real. He is the most responsible and mature man I have yet to meet. He is now my husband and the father of my two children. He is my best friend. He is my soulmate. We took risks and rushed into it. We followed out heart and now i am the happiest I have ever been. We had our second baby Feb. of 2009.

He is currently serving in the Army. I am currently a homemaker, wife and mommy :)