Home Sweet Home

Dee flew in Saturday evening around 6:30 pm. The girls were so excited all day! We counted down the hours, then minutes. American Airlines called my cell phone with updates on the plane so we knew exactly when they landed!
It was so sweet when Jessie and Jolie saw their dad through the glass wall....as he was walking down the hall. Jolie jumped on him like a flea on a dog! Jessie wasn't far behind! And then it was my turn! I couldn't wait to get the biggest hug ever! It's funny, ok, maybe not funny...weird...how your body actually craves hugs! Jolie wouldn't let Dee put her down, even though he had so much to carry. We finally convinced her to hold hands with him as we departed the airport.
I am proud of Dee and the work he did while in Arizona with the Army. He had gotten so many compliments on the quality of his "work", within the ARMY.
I am frustrated with the ARMY and that's no secret. They have really messed us up in so many ways, and if I had my choice, Dee would get out tomorrow. But it's not my choice. This is something I know is important to him. Even though I'm miserable when he is gone, I know it's a worthwhile sacrifice on our end.
I know he will do a wonderful job in Afghanistan. His unit really respects him and I'm glad he feels needed.

Dee leaves Saturday, headed to Louisiana for three weeks. Another test of our faith I suppose.
I had a great week the first week he was gone. Last week, not so great. Today at church, I broke down in Sunday School. I guess what upsets me is I know how hard it was last week without him. The thought of not getting his hugs, his kisses, seeing his smile.....for a year......is overwhelming. Knowing we've got to figure all this out and function without him.....is overwhelming. But I will enjoy the 6 days we have. We'll celebrate Valentine's Day as well, sometime this week. I have a surprise for him!