Day 1: Who Are You?

Day 1: Who are you? Share as little or as much about you in general.

 

If you're reading my blog then you probably have a good idea already of who I am. My name is Dallas Lynn Hilmes; a 26 year old wife, daughter, sister, friend, and mother. I am a face of loss and love sharing my story to those who care to listen. In March 2006 I made an awesome decision and joined the United States Air Force; I truly enjoy serving our country and plan on making this my career. The Air Force decided that my first duty station would be Tampa, Florida and I thank God for that every day. I started working at Carrabba’s just 5 months after I arrived and that is where I met the most awesome man that I now call my husband.

 

I first laid eyes on Demetrius while I was still in “training” at Carrabba’s and I asked my trainer right away, “is he married?” When he told me that Demetrius was single, my next question was “is he gay?” (Demetrius and I still laugh about that to this day).  I just couldn’t understand how somebody so hot, childless, and educated could be single? Fast forward almost 6 years and we are truly living in a dream. Marriage is one of the best decisions that I have ever made and I love my husband deeply. I'm one lucky girl to have him and only hope that everyone will get to experience this kind of love in their lifetime.
 

Demetrius and I have always wanted to have a family and after 2 months of trying to conceive, we were pregnant with our first baby. I can’t even begin to explain how excited we were to know that we would be parents in just 9 months. Unfortunately our happiness was cut short when we discovered that we lost our Angel 7 months into the pregnancy. That day will forever remain in my heart and she will never be forgotten. We lost Adelyn Jade a little over 3 months ago and are continuing to pick up the pieces from our broken hearts daily.