Did you picture your current life when you were a child?

I always try to remember what I wanted to be when I was a kid. I think the only thing on my mind when I was a kid was getting the heck out of the tiny town I lived in! I didn't care what I was going to be, I just wanted out! In the fifth grade, we had to do career speeches. We had to choose a career (duh!) that we wanted to be when we grow up! I remember going through at least a half a million careers until finally closing my eyes and randomly pointing to one on my list. I just couldn't decide. (I'm still that way now!) I chose to be a Social Worker for the Homeless. I did a whole bunch of research on it, and the only thing I really remember is that I would help homeless people not be homeless anymore. I guess it was pretty self explanatory. I don't want to do that now because I feel like there is no excuse to be homeless. Get off your butt, get a job, live in a cheap studio apartment, and don't waste your money on stupid things like drugs, alcohol, etc. (Yes, I know that not all homeless people drink or use drugs)

Now, to get back on topic. When I was a kid, I didn't want to grow up at all! I loved playing outside, not having any real responsibilities, and I could spend all day riding my bike! FREEDOM!!! Then, life got very tough for me when I turned about 10, then I couldn't wait to grow up! I am not going to go into very many details about why, but that was when I had the urge to LEAVE town, and never look back! I wanted nothing to do with anything I was around. I wanted to move to a big city, have my own place, make new friends, and not be controlled by others! Everyone around me expected me to grow up and act like an adult, so I did, and so the only thing I wanted was to actually be that adult I was had to act like.

I never imagined I would be where I am at today. I have a husband, a step son, a daughter, and twins (daughter and son). I always had a soft spot for children. They've always loved me, and I loved them! I just didn't want any myself. I picked up, from others experiences, that love doesn't last, and neither do relationships. So, I promised myself that I would never have children because I didn't want them to not have their parents together because of my ''all relationships fail'' logic. I didn't really date as a teenager. I thought boys cute, and had my share of crushes, like everyone else, I just never had the desire to make a commitment. I didn't want to rely on anyone.

When I was 19, I moved to Germany, where I was stationed in the military. I was fresh out of high school, fresh out of Army training, and very single. I got to Germany on November 8, 2009. I met my now husband 6 days later, and we've been inseparable every since. He was great! I love him to death, and I found that one! But, I was overly skeptical and it almost cost me my relationship. I couldn't let go! I was sure that everyone loses their first love, and relationships always fail (it didn't help he was going through a divorce at the time too) that I just held on to myself. But I finally let go. I gave myself to my, now husband. It took a lot of patients on Brandon's part, for sure, but I am glad I did. I do not regret it at all.



Love aside, my career was set. On September 11, 2007, I made a commitment to the Army. They were my way out! FINALLY!!! I loved the military, and I miss it so much. If given the option, I would return to active duty today! Then when I became pregnant, I had to make a choice, my career or my daughter. I of course, chose my baby. Being in the military with another service member, makes having a family very difficult. I went to college, after leaving the military in 2010, and accomplished my Associates Degree.

Now, here I am today! I have 4 kids, and a husband, and we live back in Michigan, and the only thing I want for my kids is that freedom I use to feel before I turned 10 years old! I don't regret my decisions, or my bumps I had to hurdle through. I did not picture my life being the way it is now, and it isn't perfect, but I really do love it!

Meghan: My Bio

A LITTLE ABOUT ME:

My name is Meghan and I am a proud Michigander! I am so proud, when given the options to move anywhere in the country, I chose where I was born and raised! Yes, I do honestly believe Michigan is that great! I spent 3 years total in the United States Army (no, I never deployed), and the greatest accomplishment I got out of my time in the service was the fact that I met the love of my life! (Aren't We Cute!) There was also other wonderful things about the Army, but I would say, meeting my now husband, was the greatest! We lived in Germany for 3.5 years, and I seen so many places, did so many things, and managed to have 3 children while I was there! Yes, THREE!! We are a busy couple! (LOL) On top of giving birth to three wonderful babies, I became a step-mom to a wonderful little boy, on July 15, 2010, when I married my husband. I am a young Mommy, and I wouldn't trade that for the world! I graduated in May of 2012 from the University of Maryland, with my Associates Degree. There is so much more about myself, my life, my family, etc. that I'll go into detail later on.