Army Sister

I always have thought the quote about "Friends being the family that you chose" was corny but I can honestly say that it is so true. This military journey that Cory and I have begun has not been an easy one. It is hard when people say they understand and you know there is no way they truly can having not endured it. God knows when we need things most and I have to say that despite the amazing support I have gotten from all realms of my life, God knew I needed Kim. She is my Army Sister and a friend that has become just that my family. This picture made me think of us and the close bond that we have formed in such a short period of time with out having ever met. Have you ever happened upon someone and you just clicked? Well that doesn't even begin to describe the relationship we have built. We both stumbled upon the Basic Training facebook page about the same time and found each other. Her fiance is in another platoon out side of Cory's but we both had an instant connection. As we began to interact on the facebook page and pictures started being posted we saw a picture of Cory and Aaron together! We didn't think it was possible at all that they knew each other. At that point we started talking on a 24/7 basis. We have so much in common as far as our personalities, our age, our phase of life and so forth. It has truly felt like we have been best friends since we were young. To make things even crazier or truly just show Gods love for even the tiniest details of our lives...our soldiers had become close friends as well despite the difference between platoons. So much so that Cory and I couldn't imagine our wedding day with out Kim and Aaron there! So Cory asked Aaron to be a groomsman. We truly feel like we are family and rely on each other for support since we understand, we love in our frustrated moments, we share joy when letters arrive, and prayers when it is just hard to get through the day. Kim has been the answer to prayer that has gotten me through this journey and will be a life long friend that I will forever be grateful for. I love her heart and cant wait to meet my sister when I go to Cory's graduation! 

Our hearts <3

Sisters <3

XO- H