Coming Home!

I am so sorry for not catching up. Life on my end has been extremely busy and not allowed much time for catch up!! SO my MANY MANY MANY apologies!!

I don't hear much from Bri. They have been very busy with missions and other things in Afghanistan. I know she is doing well though! Bri just posted on Facebook that there are 20 days left for her before she gets to come home!! They are supposed to be leaving on the 1st of June. I don't know any official news of when she will actually be in the states.

It is getting closer! So exciting!!!

I'll try to keep up- but I am making no promises!!

Lots of love-

Meghan and Brianna

Catching Up!

Hello everyone! So sorry I haven't checked in for a while. Life here has been pretty busy. Thank you though for sticking with us and checking in. There is a lot to report and fill you in on. So without further a do.

Brianna is doing well. Her voice for the most part sounds really positive. As you all know Bri turned 21 this October and I can hardly believe that she is already that old. I still feel like I haven't even made it that far so it makes it all the harder to believe. Although she wasn't here to celebrate I did some for her with a fun little strawberry cake. It was a pretty tough day to celebrate without her. Bri tried to call me on her birthday but I was teaching and just missed the call. When you miss a call you beat yourself up about it, I felt so guilty.

Bri has been pretty bummed lately. One of her good friends was transferred elsewhere in Afghanistan so she has been missing him a ton, however she still has some of her other close friends with her which makes it a little easier. Bri has been pretty busy over there and has had little time to chat with us, so please continue to keep her in your prayers!

As for me- I have been teaching/subbing like crazy. I have had a job every day that there is school. So it keeps me pretty busy. My school has also been a great support system for me. My cooperating teacher, Jo Anna had her students write letters to Bri's troop and is excited to send christmas letters to them as well. A parent of a former student of mine from student teaching approached me and wanted to get involved in supporting and encouraging Bri's troop as well. She got two teachers involved in writing letters and getting supplies for the troop. It didn't stop there. Other teachers got word of the idea and have also started to do the same. Many of the teachers remember when "Specialist Lauer" was here visiting me before deployment. The students can still recall doing push ups with her, her uniform, and hearing stories of how big her truck was. It is very exciting to see how the students and teachers have come together to support her and her troop. Some of their letters are very heartfelt and others are drop dead hilarious! So thank you to the teachers and students who have supported us in this crazy adventure of deployment. I also showed some of the pictures of Bri in Afghanistan and the students are completely wowed. There were also some skydiving pictures in there and students think that we are the coolest people ever for jumping out of a plane. I got a ton of questions about that... :)

Again thank you so much for your support. There are no words that can express our gratitude for all your thoughts, prayers, words of encouragement and hugs. They are truly a blessing especially at this time while we get closer to celebrating the holidays without her. You feel like you have lost someone even though they are here. The emotional rollercoaster is a tough one to ride and without you it would be lonely and hard to swallow all the more.

Please keep our family in your prayers especially over the next few weeks. There are some things that we have been hit with unexpectedly and will need all the prayers possible. I will be able to explain at a later date. Thank you for stopping by!

With great thanks and gratitude and of course love,

Meghan and Brianna Lauer

First I would like to say HAPPY BIRTHDAY BRI, you are 21 today, and I hope your day is a very good day - enjoy, celebrate and be safe...

Brianna's unit lost their first soldier, this month and it was hard for everyone in the unit - Spc Cauley, will be forever an American Hero and missed. On October 7th, His truck hit a road side device, and at first they thought there was only 2 wounded, I was okay enough to stay at the base and Cauley was being flown out to Germany, somewhere between Afghanistan and Germany - they saw Cauley had more serious injuries than they thought, and he did not make it to Germany. They had a memorial for him on Friday October 16th at Leatherneck and he was flown back home and his service was on Tuesday October, 20th. It was a very sad day for all.

Brianna is doing okay and the unit is continuing their missions. They are all very strong people and I hope God watches over them all to keep them safe.

Bri said they got treated, Outback Steakhouse flew over there and fed the a meal filled with Steak, lobster and shrimp and that a few Celebrities were ther too - she got pictures and autographs from them and said they all really needed that treat. They got to play games and have just a fun & realxing night.

I know she has been very busy, and I don't get to hear from her much but believe me when I do it is the most awesome thing in the world, just to see her typing words or actually hearing her voice. She says thank you to every on who has been keeping her in their prayers & thoughts, and she really has been enjoying her letters and care packages from home, in her words she said they are just amazing Mom they really are. So thank you to each of you who cont. to send her letters and boxes and keep her and her unit in your prayers, as a mom I thank you all from the bottom of my heart.

I will write more later, but I just wanted to say Please take a moment and think about the 114th Trans Co Wolfpack, and Bri and if you get time tell Bri Happy 21st Birthday as she is spending in the desert, and living the dream. Happy Birthday my Soldier Girl. JUst stay safe, be strong, Army Strong, work as a team so all of you can come home, I will have the party going on that day!!!

Bri's Mom

It's hard to believe summer is over and fall is here, what a busy time for everyone.

Meghan is looking for a teaching job, and has been doing some Subbing and still doing alot of Nanny work, She said she had a couple of interviews coming up and I hope they are something she is looking for. As always she stays pretty busy and doesn't get a lot of free time for herself. I just Pray that God will lead her to the right place so she can feel a sense of security in her life. Keep me posted Meghan and let me know how things turn out.

Brianna, is very busy in her deployment, at our FRG meeting in September we were told that her unit has already put in over 40,000 miles, that's a lot of miles in a short time and her captain wrote a letter stating that they were very proud of the unit and things were going well.

Right now she is living in a very remote area and they are not fully equiped with services - not sure how long it will be till they get more service. They are living in tents and Brianna said they were moving in other females from a different unit which means they will have to bunk.

I guess they have had some sand storms and they said they were almost worse then a snowstorm. The temperture were very high and the sun was strong, but Bri said the temps are starting to come down, but still need alot of protection, especially for the lips. Send alot of Chapstick with SPF.

I don't get to hear from Bri very often, but when I do It is such a relief just even if its an email - I at least know she is okay. Thanks for Keeping her and her unit in your prayers and in your thoughts it is very much appreciated. and I hope I will be back with more to share soon.

Stay in touch and God Bless us all.

Meghan & Brianna's Mom

September 11...

Today I was lucky enough to sub at my school where I did my student teaching. I have not yet found a teaching job so have decided to do some subbing. I love subbing! I miss the classroom so much and have been a little sad when I help my teacher friends because I wish to have my own room. Soon, is what I need to tell myself.

Anyways. At school today we had a small assembly in memory of September 11, 2001. I was thinking back to this day 8 years ago. I remember sitting in my 9th grade Ag class in Glencoe. Many of us were laughing, because we believed that some stupid pilot hit a tall building- we all were thinking, how could you not see a building that tall. When the 2nd plane hit, we knew that something was wrong. The whole day was so slow and overwhelming in trying to grasp what was happening. I don't think we did anything in school all day, except for my math class, maybe 10 min of work. I remember a lot about what I was thinking and remember watching the images play over and over again. But I know what I wasn't thinking. That in 8 years from that day my sister would be one of those people in Afghanistan fighting for this freedom that many were trying to take away from us. I am sitting and watching a 9/11 documentary right now and can't help but be taken back to that day and remember how shaken we all were.

I am so proud that my sister is over there fighting for the freedom that I take forgranted all too often. What a gift freedom is and that we have men and women over there to keep what we hold so dear in this country fighting to maintain that.

Today (or whenever you read this) my hope and prayer is that for 1 minute you and I can put all the frustrations of this country, the leaders, and things going on in your life and remember all those who so suddenly lost their lives on this day 8 years ago. And no matter how you feel about this war, please remember those who are there fighting for the freedom we have because of those in the past, present and future. Support the people even if you don't support the war. The reality is, someone you love and care for may be over there someday, I didn't think I would be one of those people and yet I have had a cousin and a sister over there.

Bri- I love you tons and am so proud of you. Keep fighting the good fight. Be safe. I love ya. Ain't no mountain high, ain't no valley low...

Love from one who remembers,

Meghan

Good Morning Everyone,

Just wanted to update everyone, I really don't know too much more - but I have had 1 phone call from Bri - about 1-2 weeks ago, and she sounded very positive and upbeat and it was great to hear her voice, I mainly hear from her by messages on email/facebook, and it is good to just rec' them too.

She said as soon as she can she will be sending me a list of things she needs and I will try to post that as soon as I get that, I know she would really love and appreciate letters from home and hear what is new and how family and friends are doing, So I ask that if ycu have a moment, could you please take the time to write to her. I have sent her a couple of letters and 4 packages already and she is eagerly waiting for them. Again I thank you for all you and your cont. support for her and her unit. It really does mean alot to her and us, her family.

Bri has said she has been on a couple of missions already, one of the first ones she said was to be a 5-6 hour mission and it ended up being an 11 hour mission, Apparently a couple of the trucks got sucked into the sand and they had to dig them out, she said it wasn't good, and very hot out there - but they got them and were happy to get back to where they needed to be. She said there temp has been around 140 degrees give or take some, and the food is not the greatest. She had asked me to send some snacks over, because there PX had none that she would really eat. She went one another mission and said that one went much better then the first one, and she was getting ready to head out on the next one, she was getting alittle time to rest - and was helping the next group get ready for theirs - she said most of her group would be one that one.

As I hear more - I will cont. to share with you all - Please keep Brianna and the 114th Tran Co Wolf Pack in your thoughts and prayers, Your support means the world to of them & their friends & famliy. Go Bri show them how Army Strong you are and always remember How Proud of YOU we all are.

Love & Peace to you all!!

Brenda Meyer - (Bri's Mom)

We now Have Bri's Address and she can start recieving things after the 20th of this month:

Specialist Lauer, Brianna N
114th Trans Co, 3rd PLT, 100th BSB
FOB Leatherneck
FPO AE 09372

She said everything is going well, and to tell everyone HI, she would love to have some pictures sent to her, she said it would keep her spirits uplifted, and also said she was sweating like a cow. She is going to put a list of things that she will be needing, once I get that -I will let everyone know, so If they would like to send her something, you will give her something she needs too. And I know she will appreciate that.

Thanks

Bri's Mom

I would like to give everyone an update on Bri and whats been happening the last couple of weeks.

July 21 - 25 - Brianna had her pass, Meghan flew in to MSP airport which Greg and I picked her up 3 hours later than what her flight was scheduled - some delays with the plane in CA, but we finally got her a little before 9:00 am and headed down to Indiana. What a long drive but we were all very excited to get down there.

We had rented a cabin in or by Nashville, IN, which we all would be sharing with 2 of Bri's army buddies, Ashley (Alty) & Luke (Sand), well with being delayed we arrived alot later than we had expected, and I guess the other 3 had quite the time to, problems with their rental car, poor Luke had to look for another one, and it wasn't the best timing, IN had their races in Indianapolis the same week as their pass - but with all that aside we all arrived safe and sound.

We had a good week, went horse back riding, they went sky diving, went to six flags, saw some movies and were able to sit back and chill or Hot tub if we wanted to.

Brianna, Ashley & Luke had to be back on the 25th of July no later than 10:00 pm, so the morning of the 25th, we got Meghan a rental car (she had an interview in IN)so that she could get there in time to have dinner with them and meet some of the staff. We, then got the cabin all cleaned up and the cars loaded by 2:00 pm, The 3 headed back to Camp Atterbury to drop off their stuff, Greg and I got a hotel room in Edinburgh, which was only 10 minutes or so away from Camp Atterbury, and unloaded our stuff to make room for their stuff , that we needed to bring back to MN for them. Then met them at Walmart, in Bloomington, IN, they needed to drop off their rental car and pick up some things for their journey over seas. Went to a movie together and then Greg and I took them out to eat, then came the hard part, time to take them back to Camp Atterbury, It was hard but we knew it had to come some time, Bri asked if we could come back in the Morning, because she wanted to finish her packing and make sure we got everything that needed to go back with us.

The morning of the 26th of July, we met up with Bri at Atterbury and it got harder to say goodbye, we talked for a while took some pictures, loaded the rest of her stuff and knew it was that time again. Bri is staying very positive about all of this and I feel good that she knows what she needs to do - she is a very strong person with a good heart - so I know she will do her best and nothing less. Greg and I got back on the road to the hotel to load up our things and we got a call - Bri said she forgot some things and if we could pick them up - we said we sure could and got everything loaded and head back out to Camp Atterbury, we had to stop by the guards and we told him that Bri forgot to give us some things, he looked inside our car and said I don't know if you can fit anymore in. Being our 3rd trip out to Atterbury - It just got harder to say Good Bye - but we knew she needed to start her day and we said our goodbyes and hugs & Kisses and alot of tears again. I am so glad she is alot stronger than I am.

Bri had told us that there would be 2 flights out one late on the 28th and one early on the 29th and that she was on the second flight and could not tell us where they were flying to, but they might have 2 stops one in Maine and one in Germany then to there destination. Reality really started to sink in and realizing this was really happening was a big wow factor and a wake up call for me.

Bri left on Wednesday the 29th and we heard from her on Sunday the August 2nd, she said they had landed in a small country called Kyrgyzstan - where there wasn't much for them to do but sit and wait for the planes to pick them up for their next location, We got to talk online Sunday night & Monday Night (my nights & her mornings) they were about 10-10 1/2 hours ahead of us. then on Tuesday afternoon August 4th, I came home for lunch and saw I got a message from her, that they were loading up and the planes were taking them to the next undisclosed location and she didn't know when I would hear from next but I needed to know she was safe and was in good hands and that they would watch over each other's backs. I was terribly sad knowing she was again on the move and not knowing when I called talk to her again, but I would like to say I have been learning to live day by day (isn't as easy as it sounds).

August 9th, I rec'd a message from Bri telling me that she had landed safely, but it was very hot and the food was not good. She also had mentioned that they were getting ready to move from one FOB to another FOB (there location or base they would be staying at). At a meeting I was attending for the FRG (Family Readiness Group) they said they were moving and under the radar, trying to move the whole unit without having people detect what was happening - so they are moving them in groups and in stages. When I can tell you more and get more details I will try to share that with you all.

I did receive my first phone call from Bri this morning August 13th, but missed it because I had a chamber meeting, but she said everything is okay and she is doing well, She said to say Hi to everyone and that she misses all of you. as I hear from her or the FRG group or other soldiers in her unit I Will try to keep everyone posted - Meghan has been busy trying to find a job and going on some interviews, so she asked if I could keep this current for her till she can get back to it.

Please Keep Bri and her unit the 114th Trans Co Wolfpack in your thoughts and prayers and I do have an address - I just need to get Bri's platoon # from her - once I get that - I will share her address with everyone - I know she would love to hear from you all. Thank you to everyone for all that you have done already and I pray that we have your cont. prayers and support. if any one is interested also I have T-shirts and sweatshirt saying we proudly are supporting our soldier - Brianna Lauer, let me know if interested.

Bri's Mom, Brenda Meyer

Bri is in Afghanistan.

I got this message on FaceBook from Bri a couple days ago and finally sat down to share with you.

Hey Chica.. I love you and I hope you are doing well .. Leaving from Krygzistan tomorrow morning and headin into big boy city.. I miss you tons and I hope you are doing well.. I hope the interview goes amazing well and Just want you to know I Love YOu... Talk to you soon.

Please continue to pray for Bri! Pray for a good adjustment. I will continue to update as I get notified.

As for me- searching for a job. I had an interview on Monday and it went really well. The job is perfect for me. Please pray for the job. I am excited about this possibility.

Thanks for checking in.

Meghan and Brianna

Overseas...

Hey everyone, just wanted to update you on Bri's status. According to her facebook post Bri landed safely in "some funky country where the French have the shortest shorts which no one should ever wear!!!! Bad mental pictures.... and the sun is HOT!!!" I don't know much more than that but wanted you to know. Thank you for your continued prayers!

Meghan and Brianna

Final Days in the US

Hey Everyone...

I have some sad news to report. The day has finally come for Bri to leave for Afghanistan. She is leaving at 1am Wednesday morning. This is very hard to let her go. I told on a phone call a few minutes ago that I wished she wasn't leaving and that I could fly over there and steal her away so she wouldn't be able to go. Bri is having a tough time right now and reality has really set in for her. Please keep your prayers and thoughts going for Bri. These next 10 to 12 months are going to be tough.

Bri had a 3 day pass in Indiana before leaving for Afghanistan. Greg, mom, and I drove down to Indiana to see her after getting off to a late start due to my "lovely" plane ordeal. Wednesday was a pretty low key day. Bri and the rest of the gang went to the movie "The Proposal" while I stayed at the cabin because my medication had made me super sick that day.

Thursday was a lot more exciting. Bri, Alty (friend from the military), mom, and I went horse back riding. Mom's horse was a little crazy and mom freaked out a little bit, I thought my horse was going to fall and was super tired, Alty's horse was gasy, and Bri's horse was pretty good. After horse back riding we headed to a little airport and Bri, Alty, some of Bri's other friends, and myself all signed up to skydive. We got dressed in our lovely skydiving suits and got on the plane. Bri's friend Luke jumped first then it was my turn. I was followed by Bri and Alty. Just a note about skydiving- it is one of the biggest adrenaline rushes you will ever experience. The first few seconds you are thinking to yourself, "What was I thinking?" after that you are trying to figure out how to breathe and then it is so amazing.

Friday was 6 Flags in Kentucky, but was definitely not a great 6 Flags. There was so little to do there. Bri returned to Camp Saturday night and prepared for deployment.

Again, please keep her in your prayers- especially for her safety, since it has been pretty crazy over there lately. Thanks for checking in. I will update as I hear from her or others who hear from her.

Not much to report right now. I do know that Bri is on a 7 Field training session. She is doing pretty well. She is very excited to get some time off. We are going to be in a pretty awesome cabin for her time off.

As for me, I've got something up again- health wise. My lymphnode on the right side of throat was really swollen so I went in to the doctor (again), and got the next strongest antibiotic from the zpack. THe medication has been making me even more sick, so I have been sleeping a lot. Please pray for an answer- I had more blood work done and something would be better than nothing.

Thanks for checking in... Hope all is well on your end. Next week I promise this will be a little more exciting!

Happy 4th of July!

Today is my first time celebrating Bri's service. We have had a couple years of her being in the military, but this is a little different this year. I am very proud of her bravery and strength to do something that not everyone can do.

Brianna called the other day to let me know that she has some time off before she goes to Kuwait. Because I was unable to see her while she was in Minnesota, I had promised her that I would see her in Indiana if she had some time off! So on July 21, I will be heading to Indiana to see my beautiful sister before she leaves for Afghanistan. I can't wait to see her.

Please continue your prayers for both of us.

Hope you have a great 4th of July! Be safe! Thanks for checking in!

Brianna and Meghan

Bri in Indiana

I finally got a chance to talk to Brianna this week. I hadn't been able to get a hold of her since she had gotten to Indiana. She sounded really well and said that things had been going fairly well. It didn't sound like things were to overwhelming, which helped ease my stress level. There is still no official word on when they are leaving for Kuwait. It was 30 days then it was 45, Bri said that it will happen when it happens and it could be at any time. A little scary. I asked if there was any word on when they will be back in the US, again no word. I would really like to know just so I can start counting down the days til she gets home.

I'm going to try to get some pictures from Bri's celebration up on the blog for everyone to see. So check back soon.

I'm doing ok, have a lot of things on my plate and still no word on a job. Please pray for a job for me. Thanks for keeping us in your thoughts and prayers!! We hope that all is well on your end!

Love

Meghan and Brianna

Bri-

Hey Girl. I am so glad I got to talk to you the other day. I'm glad things aren't to stressful and crazy this time around. I love you tons and miss you lots.

Love- Me

For Your Enjoyment...

To watch video, turn off sound at the bottom of the page.

I have been going through a large box of cds and came across a funny video.  This video was taken I believe my freshman year of college back when I came back for Christmas.  Bri and I drove up to Graceville where some of our family lives.  The "kids" got the job of cleaning up after the meal.  The little cousins started whipping the older cousins with towels.  So we fight back.  I start spraying water at one of them and Bri and I could not stop laughing.  Hope you enjoy this if you don't you probably had to be there.

Bri- I hope this gives you a good laugh.

Change of Addresses...

This week has been a pretty big week for both Brianna and I.  Brianna had a celebration this weekend for the military before deployment.  The Governer of Minnesota, Tim Pawlenty, was there.  Brianna also had to go to Chislom (sp?) for another ceremony.  I was unable to go, but I was told that several family members showed up in support for Brianna.  She said the ceremony wasn't that exciting, they just stood there.  Poor thing.  On Wednesday Brianna and her unit were flown to Indiana for more training.  This training I believe lasts for 35 days and then it is off to Kuwait.  I haven't heard from Brianna since she landed in Indiana, so once I hear from her I will update with more information.

It has been pretty busy here on my end.  I have been subbing like a mad woman and school finished on Tuesday.  I am also moving.  I move to a friends house on Saturday.  Other than that, it has been the same, just keeping busy.  I still haven't heard about a job yet, but I am preparing myself for the last minute call to go and teach.

Thank you for taking the time to read the blog and for your prayers and support.  We are grateful for all of you.  Please continue your prayers for us.

Bri-

Hey girly!  Deployment is getting so close I can't believe it.  I really wish I could have been there for you this weekend.  Another thing I feel guilty about not being there for you.   I am so proud of you!  I hope Indiana isn't too crazy and that you can get some rest before you have to leave.  I love you tons, keep up the great work.

Love you!  Megs

A Brianna Story...

I have been working on writing a book about being a military sister. There is little for sibilings on how to cope with a sibiling being deployed. So this is my project. I have asked some people to help jog my memory in some stories about Bri and I growing up and this one cracked me up. I have changed the point of view to fit with the book. Thank you Grandpa and Midge for this story and helping me laugh.

Brianna has always had a style of her own even as a very small girl! One time when we were camping, she and dad were playing “baseball”. Brianna had on a baseball cap that was several sizes too big and she wore it cocked to one side with her strawberry blond hair sticking out in every direction under the hat. She took a stance with the bat and dad pitched the tennis ball to her and it hit her on the side. He started to laugh and she put her hand on her hip and said “It ain’t funny, dad! You don’t see me laughin, do ya?” Later that day dad decided that it was time to remove the training wheels from Brianna’s bike. She was not happy about this turn of events, the day had not gone so well already. She came into the camper and Midge and her daughter, Kristi, asked why she was so upset. She said that Dad had taken off her training wheels. Kristi told Brianna that she was a big girl and it would be okay. Brianna took one look at Kristi and said “I’m not that big!” She definitely knew how she felt about any given situation.

I've only briefly talked to Brianna. She is doing ok. They have been doing a lot of training and prepping for leaving. Please keep her in your prayers!

Nothing to report here, still haven't heard about a job- so continued prayers on that topic please!!

***Bri!
I have enjoyed getting some very funny stories about as when we were little. It has also brought tears to my eyes as well as it makes me miss you more. I am always thinking about you. I am very proud of you. I hope you enjoy the letters from the kids. You have to read it the way they wrote it with out trying to figure out what they are saying because it is so funny!
I love you a lot and miss you tons.
Meggs

Having a Sister!

I have been thinking about Brianna a lot lately, of course. I am so grateful each day for the gift of my sister. I can't imagine my life without her. We have had some hard times that is for sure, but all that could never change how much I love her. She is my best friend, my constant. I have been hit with how fragile life is several times, however this Memorial Day was huge for me. Every ounce of me wants to be able to see her and hang out with her- forget camp, we'll do our own camping! Sisters have a way of letting everyone know your flaws and making you crazy, but they also are a source of comfort, let you escape reality just for a moment to let you dream and encourage you to go for those dreams, they give their shoulder and let you soak their shirt with tears. What is better than that? I am so blessed to have that relationship and share that with Brianna. I wouldn't have chosen anyone else. She is perfect!

Now for updates (the paragraph has been on my heart lately and I felt it was important to share).

Brianna had Memorial Weekend off. She was so excited to be able to relax and visit a few people. When I talked to Bri on Monday she sounded so refreshed and ready to go. I was so happy that I could talk to her a lot more than we have been. She was ready to get back to camp and do more training. I had a very interesting experience with her on the phone on Monday. She was doing something while we were talking and I asked her what she was doing (there was a lot going on in the background) and she told me, "Oh just getting my weapon." It was so natural to her that I had to replay what she said in my head a couple of times. I laughed and said that it sounded so crazy that she was just getting her weapon. I never thought I would hear that one! Bri has a lot of training this week and sounds like she will be going pretty fast and not have much time for a break. She is also 19 days from leaving for Camp in Indiana. The time has flown and she will be even farther away from me. She does have a short 3 day pass which she is really excited about, sounds like she will be having a lot of fun!

As for me, Meghan, I had a wonderful vacation visiting some friends in Washington and enjoyed seeing them graduate. I am so proud of their accomplishments! I am still job hunting and it is getting tough. Education is really taking a cut and offering very few jobs. Other than that, I am enjoying being done with school, I feel free again!

Please continue to pray for us as we prepare for Bri's departure. It is still pretty rough dealing with the reality piece of this process. Also please pray for a job for me.

Thanks for checking in on us and keeping us in your prayers!
Meghan and Brianna

***Bri- Oh girl, where to start. I really am grateful that you are my sister. I wouldn't have picked anyone else. You are you and that is what I love so much about you! Thank you for calling me on your time off, it means a lot to me and warms my heart every time I hear from you. I wish I could have been there to see you this past weekend, especially to see this new hair cut that you still need to send a picture of for me!! I love you tons girl. I am so proud to call you my sister! Be smart!
Love you always,
Meggs