HAPPY EASTER from Iraq! CPL Wood and SGT ByrdWell, R&R is almost here! As I wait for his arrival, I am filled with so many different emotions. To live normally for 14 days is what we have waited so long for. To be able to kiss each other goodnight and talk about our day over dinner is something we've both longed for. We know there's still a long road ahead of us....but taking it day by day.
The first grasp of his arms will be tearful, yet so happy. Although its been some time since we've both felt that, it's something we haven't forgotten. We've learned to adapt in our marriage, to adjust to absence and be there for each other in other ways. When I feel alone, I try and think of how he feels and know that he is feeling the same way. I've started to lose sleep over excitement. I've dreamed of this for 109 days now and I want everything to be perfect. It's been hard for me to talk about it the last few weeks. I have a roller coaster of emotions on a daily basis.
Everyday, I relive our good-bye. I wonder if I said the right things, or should I have said anything at all? The morning he left, we woke up at 3am. Who ever started operating airplanes that early in the morning should be shot by the way..lol. However, that was the weirdest feeling i've ever felt. Words can't even describe it, and to know we have to live that yet one more time....makes me ache. I've really tried hard to focus on the positives and learning every day how to be a wife when my husband is 7,000 miles away. The communication pattern has been the hardest adjustment. Although, I know I am fortunate to be able to talk to him period. Just imagine what life is like not to be able to call your spouse when your curious about dinner plans, or just want to say hello. It's the hardest thing to get used to. And then, missing phone calls makes me want to take a pencil and stab it in my eye. OK, so maybe that's exaggeration, but it makes me feel terrible. Over all, 109 days have passed and its almost R&R time. As a matter of fact, he should be arriving within the week. =)
We plan on heading south to Panama City Beach as quick as he gets off that plane for a whole week! We both need a vacation from all of it. To be able to live normally for several days will rejuvenate us to seperate again until he returns for good. We also want to spend lots of time with friends and family. Be looking for him.... 8-)
Thank you to my friends and family for all of your support, it means the world to us. We love you...
The first grasp of his arms will be tearful, yet so happy. Although its been some time since we've both felt that, it's something we haven't forgotten. We've learned to adapt in our marriage, to adjust to absence and be there for each other in other ways. When I feel alone, I try and think of how he feels and know that he is feeling the same way. I've started to lose sleep over excitement. I've dreamed of this for 109 days now and I want everything to be perfect. It's been hard for me to talk about it the last few weeks. I have a roller coaster of emotions on a daily basis.
Everyday, I relive our good-bye. I wonder if I said the right things, or should I have said anything at all? The morning he left, we woke up at 3am. Who ever started operating airplanes that early in the morning should be shot by the way..lol. However, that was the weirdest feeling i've ever felt. Words can't even describe it, and to know we have to live that yet one more time....makes me ache. I've really tried hard to focus on the positives and learning every day how to be a wife when my husband is 7,000 miles away. The communication pattern has been the hardest adjustment. Although, I know I am fortunate to be able to talk to him period. Just imagine what life is like not to be able to call your spouse when your curious about dinner plans, or just want to say hello. It's the hardest thing to get used to. And then, missing phone calls makes me want to take a pencil and stab it in my eye. OK, so maybe that's exaggeration, but it makes me feel terrible. Over all, 109 days have passed and its almost R&R time. As a matter of fact, he should be arriving within the week. =)
We plan on heading south to Panama City Beach as quick as he gets off that plane for a whole week! We both need a vacation from all of it. To be able to live normally for several days will rejuvenate us to seperate again until he returns for good. We also want to spend lots of time with friends and family. Be looking for him.... 8-)
Thank you to my friends and family for all of your support, it means the world to us. We love you...
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