My Introduction

This is my first blogging experience. I have added a few blogs to my own myspace page, but this is my first official blog. So, I thought I would start by introducing myself. I am a sister, wife, mother, friend, music lover, football fan and a patriot.

My name is Deana. Although it may look like Dee-ann-ah, please don't make that mistake. It's Dee-nah people. Take the time and get it right.

I am 36 years old. Married with 2 beautiful children. My husband will do. :)

I was born in Virginia, but raised in West Virginia. I am very proud of where I came from. You can take the girl out of the country, but not the country out of the girl.

I lost my mother when I was six years old. Although it does not define me, losing her has made me the person I am today. I think of her every day.

I married my high school sweetheart at the ripe age of 16 years old. No, we were not cousins. We were married for almost 11 years when we parted ways.

I joined the United States Air Force on September 18, 1996. I was 24 years old. I graduated as an Honor Graduate and I was on my way. Off we go...

I was raised very patriotic and I thought I knew what patriotism meant. However, the first time I stood in my dress blues and saluted our countries flag and listened to our National Anthem, I felt pride that I cannot even describe. The flag waved in the sky and I was overwhelmed. I was willing to die for that flag and what it stood for.

I met my soul mate in 1999. His name was Dean and he was in the Marine Corps. Needless to say, I wasn't happy about that. Marines had a bad reputation. Dean was a gentleman. He swept me off my feet and proposed 3 months after we started dating. We got married almost a year later. He is my best friend and confidant. Life would not be the same without him by my side.

We started a family in 2003. My son, Dyson, was born and changed our lives forever. Our family was not complete, so we introduced the world to Darah in 2005. I am SO blessed.

I lost my own father in 2004. He died from bile duct cancer. I miss him terribly, but I know he is in a better place.

Life has not been easy, but I wouldn't change a thing. I always choose to look at the glass half full and move on to bigger and better things. Life is too short to hold grudges or create drama. I consider myself to be easy-going, confident, compassionate and loyal (among other things).

So, that's me...in a nut shell. Please join me on this journey...