I get asked very often why the military lifestyle appeals to me. You see, I am not great with change. Never have been and not quite sure if I ever will be. But somehow change in my life that deals with the military- I handle differently and surprisingly well.

Military life is full of change, unexpected challenges, and many hardships. I was born into a military family. My Dad was in the Marine Corps when I was born, and re-enlisted in the Army after September 11th, 2001. As my sister and I got older, he was then a private contractor for the Marine Corps.

My life growing up was very unpredictable and full of change. Early on I knew that my Dad was doing this to protect our freedom for our country. I always wanted to date and marry someone in the military. It was something that felt like "home" to me. Being able to support, encourage, and love someone who has one of the most challenging jobs, is an absolute honor to me.

I met Seth at the end of my freshman year of college. I insistently knew he was the one. He gave me a feeling I had never felt before.

And I still have that feeling 2.5 years later.

My life these past 2.5 years with him has been wonderful, and we are only beginning our journey together. I will follow him wherever the Lord decides to take us, and well, honestly, wherever the Marine Corps decides to send us.

In the upcoming year, we will endure a lot of change. I will be graduating in May of 2019 as a psychology major with a minor in human development and family science hoping to work for a non-profit upon graduating, and Seth will begin a new duty station as a recruiter.

There is something very comforting in knowing you will begin a huge, brand new chapter of your life with your best friend. It's pretty amazing if you ask me! If you know me you know I am a planner, and there is a sense of peace within me knowing we will have a fresh start together somewhere within the United States.

I know there will be good days, bad days, hard days, and amazing days. One thing that will never change, and that is my love for Seth and the life we have chosen to live together. This is only the beginning! I can't wait to continue our story, but this time together.