Life as Born's Wife!

So, I admit it! I officially am a HORRIBLE blogger! I haven't posted in forever y'all! Subscribers, I love you all and Im sorry Im a loser lol

Anyways, let me get everyone updated!

   Hey all, sorry its been a minute since Ive posted. Trying to get caught up on homework and not feeling too hot lately has kept me from sitting down with my laptop and taking a few mins to write here. 

Well As most of you already know, I went home for about a week and a half. While I was there, I met my older [sister].

I found out about her about a month ago. My dad got his girlfriend pregnant when he was 18, and basically ended up not being in their lives even before my sister was born. Its frustrating and I have about 20 million questions I could ask my dad, but unfortunately I wont get the chance on this earth.

So here is the skinny.... her name is Christina, she is 7 years older than me, she has a son which means I have a nephew!

I went home, saw some family, and took off on the drive to Kentucky to finally meet her face to face. I did good pretty much the whole time until I was about 2 miles from her house, and suddenly I felt like my heart was going to pound out of my chest.

I pulled into her driveway and I started shaking like a leaf. The first couple minutes were a little strange... but I mean after all, I was meeting my older sister that I'd never seen before! We went to my (our) grandparents, looked through the pics and shared some stories. It really ended up to be a great experience and I didnt want the day to end.

When I first found out that i she was supposed to be my sister, I was pretty apprehensive. A million things were running through my head. What kind of person is she? Would we like each other, get along well? What if we just didnt "click"? What if I'm not the person she expects me to be? What if, in some way I let her down?

Some of these, plus many more I still worry about. I just want to be a good sister and tell her as much as I can about our Dad. Im new to this whole sibling thing and just dont want to disappoint anyone.

Now, on to today.

Two years ago tonight, my father died. I had just got home from celebrating my birthday (which is Oct 21st), and got a call that something had happened and I needed to get to the hospital immediately. I got in my truck and the whole way there talked myself out of being worried, saying to myself that its not too serious, that maybe he had just had a fourwheeler wreck. In the back of my mind I knew it was bad but I just didnt want to believe it. When I got to the ER, I saw everyones cars and a few people were standing outside smoking. I asked one of them (cant remember who) what was going on. He wouldnt tell me, he just told me I needed to get inside. I knew then.

That night, my daddy had a heart attack. It was the worst night of my life. My worst fear had come true and I just couldnt deal with it. Everyday I still see his face when I close my eyes. I can still hear him say "I love you Duck". I miss him so incredibly much that there is no way for anyone to understand unless they have suffered such a loss. I know everything happens for a reason but sometimes that is hard to accept. I just take things day by day, one step at a time. Now I have someone to share him with. His daughter. Although her and I have been kept apart for far too long. If ever there was a time I needed a sister, its now.

I love you daddy, and I love my sister! She has been such a blessing and I hope that I can live up to being a good sister to her.

Happy 21st Birthday to me in a lil over 2 days!

--Meg

this is going to be a short post, I am laying in bed using my Droid! Just wanted to update since its been a minute.

Last  thursday, October 7th, i flew home to IL and surprised my family. Very few people knew i was coming home for a visit. I surprised my bestie, my grandparents and more family and friends.

Ever since i got here ive been super busy. Between trying to do homework, visiting family, and taking a friends engagement pics.... ive barely had time to breath!

I miss my husband so very very much. He is still in Georgia and he works nights so we dont get to talk very much. Everyone asks where he is and cant wait to meet him, but they will have to wait until Christmas  :(

Tomorrow is a HUGE day for me! Im meeting someone very special to me and boy is it long over due! I just had no ideaa! i promise  I will let you guys in on the secret soon... i just want to meet her first!

-- Meg

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Well it definitely has been a while since Ive posted. Between a full time Fall semester, Josh's crazy hours and other things going on I forgot about my blog. 

Its October now, and man is this Month full of stuff! Wednesday, Josh and I will be married 4 months. Hopefully I will be taking a trip home sometime this month but with everything going on, who knows! Oct 19th will be the 2 year mark of my Daddy's death. Its completely heartbreaking to think about but I try not to focus on it. I just have to let go and let God handle it. Doing that is the only reason Ive made it though this for this long. Oct 21st I will be turning 21, and from the 22nd through the 24th, Josh and I are SUPPOSED to be going on a Marriage Retreat through his company. But you never know with the Army. *rolls eyes*


The past few weeks have been hectic here. Josh went back to patrolling the road, and he works nights. I tried to stay on a regular schedule ( bed at 10, wake up around 10), but that didnt work out (I absolutely just cant go to sleep w/o him, no matter how hard I try.) so Im pretty much on his schedule.  About a week and a half ago, I learned of a new person in my life. It was a huge surprise and rather shocking, but I think it will end up being a good thing. Everything happens for a reason and im trusting that God has a small clue as to what hes doing! haha Thats all Im going to say on that matter for now. I'll definitely tell you all about it later, I need time to accept this myself first.


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Talk to yall soon!  -Meg

Well, today is August 12th, which is Brayden's first birthday! I cant believe little dude is actually a year old! Brayden is son to Luke &Tanya. Tanya is my absolute best friend :) We have been through so much together, stuff that two friends normally wouldnt remain friends through. Luke, hes a butthead sometimes but he's okay i guess ;) I miss them all so very very much and I wish I could be there with them for Bubba's birthday :(

I met this little dude when he was a month old. Talk about chubby cheeks!

Since then I was blessed enough to be able to watch him while his momma went to work. He was the funniest little baby and loved to laugh! Not to mention his awesome cool shades!

He has gotten so big, so fast! He is so smart and needless to say, full of attitude (like his momma!) He is such a lucky boy to have so many people who love him. He has the best mom in the world. Seeing the love that Tanya has for Brayden inspires me :) Good Job Tanya!

I havent seen these favorite people of mine since my wedding in June, and probably wont be able to see them until October, maybe not even until Christmas :(

Love you guys with all my heart and cant wait to see you! Have a good Bday Bray! Soak up all that attention :-p

Hey everybody :)

Well, today we finally got our THOR!!! We drove to Canton, Ga last night and got a hotel room. We got up early this morning and met Ms Amanda and her family to pick him up. 


He came with a little box full of stuff! It had some food, treats, a blue collar, some toys and his paperwork. She handed him to me and let me tell you... He is a CHUNKKK! He is probably about 10.5 lbs and stocky :) Hes gonna be a pretty good size.  

We finally started the long drive home and a couple mins later, he passed out for most of the drive! Thank Goodness!


So far, hes done really good. Hes only had one accident in the house so far... but he drinks ALOT of water! We love this little guy and are so happy to have him atlast! 


Welcome to the family, Thor!


Love - Meg


p.s. heres a few pics of him playing 

Hey Everyone/No One!!