Well...I didn't post last week...and that was on purpose. I was having a horrible week, dealing with so much. Dee was supposed to take off for the entire week so we could have family time, but he felt there was too much work to be done at the base. So he worked Mon-Wed. We had Thursday and Friday and enjoyed being together. We went to see Josh play guitar at the local Coffee house Friday night for about 45 minutes, then finished getting him packed. He made me a CD for Valentine's....since he won't be home.
When we first started dating, Dee made me a "cassette" of love songs that meant something to him and to me. The cassette has always been special to me. So for Valentine's, he updated it. He made me a CD with new songs and even used some of my favorites off the old one. How sweet is that?
Well...I made him a Movie with pictures and music...BUT I made it on my laptop and then sent it to his laptop and I have a newer version of Movie Maker so it wouldn't play! UGH! I was so upset but he can see it when he gets home. I guess I'll have to make another one on PowerPoint or something.
So...Dee has been in Louisiana, in the middle of no man's land.....with no concrete, just dirt. They are staying in these small metal buildings, sleeping side by side on cots. Not very comfortable, but I think they are so tired by the end of the day, they fall in to "bed" and crash.
He will be coming home on February 27th and we may possibly have 3 days with him, but with the ARMY, I don't count on anything. If we get two days, that would be great...if it's three, that'd just be extra icing on the cake.
They are doing classes right now, but will be doing weapons qualification soon. He said the food is decent and they feed them three meals a day. So that's much better than last time. He had to buy his own food last time, in Arizona, so to save money, he went to the store and ended up eating cold Ravioli out of a can, or instant oatmeal in a coffee cup.
Seems like it's been alot longer than just 4 days. UGH! I wish he could come home on the weekends, but that's not going to happen. 17 more days. They sure do drag by when you are watching and waiting for the days to roll by. But I keep telling myself...it's just three weeks. Time to get used to be alone. Then for over two months, he'll only be home on the weekends....then "D DAY" will be here! God is preparing us.
I had a heart to heart with God Sunday and he set me straight on some things. Even though I'm miserable sometimes, it's not about me. It's about Dee. He's the one away from home, away from family. So I need to focus on him and his needs. I had a weak week, but now with God's help, I'm stronger.
I'm sure I'll have my moments. I know holidays will be the worst. But I keep telling myself...it's just a year. In the big scheme of things...that's just a drop in the bucket. And in God's eyes, just a blink.
Keep praying for Dee and the entire Batallion as they prepare to deploy.
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Oh Lori! This post made me cry! I can not imagine what you are going through! You are SOOOO brave. I know most days you don't feel like it, but you are. I know it must be tough on you, but you are right, a year is just a drop in the bucket.
ReplyDeleteIf you EVER need anything, I'm here. I know we're not exactly close, but I'm off of work on Tuesdays and Thursdays and would be happy to come that way. I could watch the girls and they could entertain Eva. Just say the word and I'm there:)
Praying for you!
Kelly,
ReplyDeleteI have not figured out how to work this blog very well...not yet anyway. So I never saw any responses until today. Then I see several. Thank you so much for your kind words and your prayers. That's the most important! We do have a wonderful support system here. My family and friends, and my church family. The ladies do a good job trying to keep me busy but it's still not the same as having your best friend beside you every night. We are so close and it's really been tough to be apart. The hard part is....the longest it will be prior to him leaving for a year....is only these three weeks. So it scares me to think how long a year is. But many people are doing it and have done it over the years...and through many wars. One day, it'll just be a memory to share with our grandchildren.
Thank you for your willingness to come help. Maybe one day, we could just meet somewhere in between and let the kids play at a park or meet for lunch. Or you could come this summer and bring little squirt to go swimming! I wish we did live closer. I'd love to see you guys more.
Love ya!
Lori