Donnie has always wanted to be an astronaut. It was his dream, ever since he discovered the majesty's of space. You were Donnies significant other. Today was the day.

Extensive training was exhausting, but it would all be worth it. Interviews, underwater training, reaction time speed, all contributed to your eventual journey. Donnie was too determined to let it slow him down. In fact, he chose to enjoy it. After the training was complete... The night before takeoff.. he was forced to say goodbye.

The mission was just to stay on the ISS, make sure things were running smoothly. But that would be 7 months without him, and him without you.

Donnie was in the kitchen, making Mac n cheese. He seemed so excited, practically vibrating. His FIRST mission in space!