Sorry I've been gone so long. Just wanted to let everyone know we are safely moved to NC without problems. 2 days later, I have a job...4 days later, Chris has a job.
We're really happy right now. Next step is to get caught up with money and save for a deposit on an apartment/rented house.
I'll have pics posted as soon as we have some internet at the house. (I'm at work on my lunch)
Just wanted to let everyone know we're doing good! Oh and Kaelah is adjusting very well to having Aunt Katie watch her while Mommy and Daddy work. :)
More to come soon, I promise!
♥
Em
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
Thursday, June 4, 2009
Thank you, whoever you are...
I received a text just minutes after finding out we were negative in one of our bank accounts. Just another thing to add to our overflowing plate:
"Jeremiah 32:27 says 'Behold, I am the Lord, the God of all flesh: Is there anything too hard for me?'
gba"
I don't know who the number belongs to--it was probably meant for a friend in his/her phone book and didn't realize they changed their number...It wasn't a local number or one from anywhere that I've lived.
But it didn't go ignored. I needed that today. So, thank you, GBA. Whoever you are.
**UPDATE**
Chris called the company whom made the account bounce--they over charged us! So, now all we need to do to get the overdraft fees back is by having the company send the bank a letter explaining what happened. Good news!
"Jeremiah 32:27 says 'Behold, I am the Lord, the God of all flesh: Is there anything too hard for me?'
gba"
I don't know who the number belongs to--it was probably meant for a friend in his/her phone book and didn't realize they changed their number...It wasn't a local number or one from anywhere that I've lived.
But it didn't go ignored. I needed that today. So, thank you, GBA. Whoever you are.
**UPDATE**
Chris called the company whom made the account bounce--they over charged us! So, now all we need to do to get the overdraft fees back is by having the company send the bank a letter explaining what happened. Good news!
Thursday, May 28, 2009
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Where will He take you?
Have you ever looked back on your life, and said, "WOW I've experienced A LOT!" I just had one of those moments today. I guess I'm able to say that not many have the opportunity to be where I've been or do what I've done in just the past 6 or so years.
I've attended a Marine Corps graduation ceremony, and have kept in contact with someone through only writing letters for 5 months. I've had the pride of calling my husband a Marine. I've moved 21 hours away from home in a 2 door car stuffed with everything I could fit, so I could be near my (now-ex) husband.
I can tell you that I've walked on the white beaches of Pensacola, FL. I have seen the inside of 3 military bases. I've lived through a major hurricane and saw just how much destruction nature can do to a town. I've seen jets fly so close to the ground I could see the pilot, and I've seen the Blue Angels fly. I've stopped my car in the middle of the road or stopped what I was doing to look at the closest American flag and put my hand over my heart when its evening 'colors' because that's what you're supposed to do. AND SHOULD.
I survived 2 deployments, both of which helped me become a more independent person and I proved to myself that I CAN be on my own. I've also had the opportunity to work for some AMAZING people, who now consider family and had a job that I couldn't wait to go to work the next day. I've lived in 3 different states, and have been traveled to so many different places, I can't count them on two hands.
Out of all these things (and more) that I've seen and done, most importantly I've become a mother. I had the opportunity to carry a child inside me, to hear the first cry from her mouth, to watch her grow, see her first steps, and hear her first word.
It's so amazing what happens when you open yourself up to taking chances, "going with the flow", just letting life lead you instead of worrying about what you need to do in the next minute, hour, or day. I needed to stop myself for a second and remember that. I've made some incredible friends, (Stacy! Ryan!) met my AMAZING husband, and made some memories that I wouldn't have if I didn't take a chance.
Life has a way of working itself out. I just have to trust it. God has a plan for everyone, including me.
And I can't wait to see where He will take me next.
I've attended a Marine Corps graduation ceremony, and have kept in contact with someone through only writing letters for 5 months. I've had the pride of calling my husband a Marine. I've moved 21 hours away from home in a 2 door car stuffed with everything I could fit, so I could be near my (now-ex) husband.
I can tell you that I've walked on the white beaches of Pensacola, FL. I have seen the inside of 3 military bases. I've lived through a major hurricane and saw just how much destruction nature can do to a town. I've seen jets fly so close to the ground I could see the pilot, and I've seen the Blue Angels fly. I've stopped my car in the middle of the road or stopped what I was doing to look at the closest American flag and put my hand over my heart when its evening 'colors' because that's what you're supposed to do. AND SHOULD.
I survived 2 deployments, both of which helped me become a more independent person and I proved to myself that I CAN be on my own. I've also had the opportunity to work for some AMAZING people, who now consider family and had a job that I couldn't wait to go to work the next day. I've lived in 3 different states, and have been traveled to so many different places, I can't count them on two hands.
Out of all these things (and more) that I've seen and done, most importantly I've become a mother. I had the opportunity to carry a child inside me, to hear the first cry from her mouth, to watch her grow, see her first steps, and hear her first word.
It's so amazing what happens when you open yourself up to taking chances, "going with the flow", just letting life lead you instead of worrying about what you need to do in the next minute, hour, or day. I needed to stop myself for a second and remember that. I've made some incredible friends, (Stacy! Ryan!) met my AMAZING husband, and made some memories that I wouldn't have if I didn't take a chance.
Life has a way of working itself out. I just have to trust it. God has a plan for everyone, including me.
And I can't wait to see where He will take me next.
Friday, May 8, 2009
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Getting By
Hi everyone,
Well, its been almost a month since Chris was laid off. We couldn't be more blessed though. Both of our families and friends have been helping us out A TON. We've managed to have all our bills payed on time--even April's rent. Thank you, GOD. I mean that. Our faith in him is what's keeping us going right now. He has a plan for us.
Chris found a job working in a furniture store. Not being payed what he was before, but, it's better than what he was getting from unemployment. NO ONE can survive on unemployment.
Anywho. Here are some pictures of Kaelah in her Easter dress. I love it!
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Dear Mr. President
Dear Mr. President,
I know you get a million of these letters/emails a day, but I don't know where to go.
My husband was in the Marine Corps for 5 years. He decided not to re-up as I was pregnant with our first child and the thought of having to deploy to Iraq and leave his new family for 7 months twice a year just killed him.
After about 4 months of job hunting, Johnson Controls hired him on to their Atlanta, GA branch. We couldn't have been more blessed in a time where the economy was just starting to turn for the worse.
Nine months later, March 25, 2009, my husband called to tell me he had lost his job ,"due to the economy " and asked if I could pick him up from the office.
This is such a devastating blow to our family. We were trying to pay off our credit cards and improve our credit scores so we could buy our first house. We were ready to settle. We were only a few months away from doing so.
Now, we're deciding which parents home to move into.
I have been job hunting since July of 2008, when we first moved to Atlanta. I have had no luck. I have 3 years experience working with a Non-Profit organization, and some college majoring in Business Administration, plus 5+ years of working as a sales associate. I know I can wow my interviewers--if I could just get that interview.
Now that my husband is out of a job and we're in a panic. Yes, we can apply for unemployment. We wont be able to pay our rent and car and car insurance. Medical insurance is definitely a no, seeing that COBRA is wanting us to pay more than $600 a month--HALF of a month of unemployment. I do, however, plan on getting my daughter on the government assisted health insurance for the state of Georgia. Thank GOD for that.
I'm not looking for a hand out. I'm just looking for reassurance that we both will find a job and be able to afford our first house, and have our child live a stable life--soon.
Thank you for everything you are doing for our country. So far, I'm hopeful of what our future holds with you as our President.
God Bless,
Emily Turner
Proud, Hopeful American
I know you get a million of these letters/emails a day, but I don't know where to go.
My husband was in the Marine Corps for 5 years. He decided not to re-up as I was pregnant with our first child and the thought of having to deploy to Iraq and leave his new family for 7 months twice a year just killed him.
After about 4 months of job hunting, Johnson Controls hired him on to their Atlanta, GA branch. We couldn't have been more blessed in a time where the economy was just starting to turn for the worse.
Nine months later, March 25, 2009, my husband called to tell me he had lost his job ,"due to the economy " and asked if I could pick him up from the office.
This is such a devastating blow to our family. We were trying to pay off our credit cards and improve our credit scores so we could buy our first house. We were ready to settle. We were only a few months away from doing so.
Now, we're deciding which parents home to move into.
I have been job hunting since July of 2008, when we first moved to Atlanta. I have had no luck. I have 3 years experience working with a Non-Profit organization, and some college majoring in Business Administration, plus 5+ years of working as a sales associate. I know I can wow my interviewers--if I could just get that interview.
Now that my husband is out of a job and we're in a panic. Yes, we can apply for unemployment. We wont be able to pay our rent and car and car insurance. Medical insurance is definitely a no, seeing that COBRA is wanting us to pay more than $600 a month--HALF of a month of unemployment. I do, however, plan on getting my daughter on the government assisted health insurance for the state of Georgia. Thank GOD for that.
I'm not looking for a hand out. I'm just looking for reassurance that we both will find a job and be able to afford our first house, and have our child live a stable life--soon.
Thank you for everything you are doing for our country. So far, I'm hopeful of what our future holds with you as our President.
God Bless,
Emily Turner
Proud, Hopeful American
Friday, February 27, 2009
Krissi's Visit!
I always love when Krissi comes down to see us. She keeps me company...haha.
Anyway, there was plenty of laughter, (inside jokes) reminiscing, girl talk, and just good old vegging, (oh how I miss those days.) Did I mention how much I love her?
Just playing around
Her first plane ride! haha.
The aftermath of bathtime splashing
Yea, I have a feeling these to will be inseparable
Geeze, she's getting too big, too fast!!
She's ready for her close-up Mr. De ville.
Possibly the beginning of 'Terrible Twos'
What a stinker!
It's always sad when she leaves. But, we know we'll see her again--and hopefully real soon!
Anyway, there was plenty of laughter, (inside jokes) reminiscing, girl talk, and just good old vegging, (oh how I miss those days.) Did I mention how much I love her?
Here are a few pics from the week:
So cute
Just playing around
Her first plane ride! haha.
The aftermath of bathtime splashing
Yea, I have a feeling these to will be inseparable
Geeze, she's getting too big, too fast!!
She's ready for her close-up Mr. De ville.
Possibly the beginning of 'Terrible Twos'
What a stinker!
It's always sad when she leaves. But, we know we'll see her again--and hopefully real soon!
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Kaelah's big day...
She's a year old!?!?! I just can't believe it. It's been one of the best years of my life. Challenging at times, but so rewarding.
Chris's parents came down for the weekend, and we had such a great time! Here are some pictures...
We started the day opening birthday presents:
Then, we headed to the Georgia Aquarium:
And then ended the day with a little bit of ice cream cake!
What a great day!!!
Chris's parents came down for the weekend, and we had such a great time! Here are some pictures...
We started the day opening birthday presents:
Then, we headed to the Georgia Aquarium:
And then ended the day with a little bit of ice cream cake!
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