Lump in my Throat

Today I discovered the news of a fellow blogger (whom I follow) losing her husband this past weekend in Afghanistan. I cannot imagine the pain & anxiety she is experiencing right now. I'm sure there are so many emotions that she cannot even begin to describe. My heart aches for her & her daughter. It really hits close to home when you hear the news of someone's loved one passing on, as your loved one is overseas as well. I ask each & everyone of you that read this blog to stop & pray for this young girl & her family. And also, take the time to pray for all of our soldiers overseas & their families left behind.

God, shine your mercy & grace down & forever protect our soldiers!!!! Amen!!!

Month 2 in Review

Ok, Ok, I know this is waaayyy past due. But, I have seen it on several of the military wives' blog pages & decided I would do the same. So here it goes....

Month 2 in Review:

-Finally got my license changed to my married name (only after a year of marriage...oops)

-Had several girl's nights

-Sent out Care Packages

-Celebrated brother's 20th birthday

-Cousin Will & Wife Ashley had their baby boy Avery

-Watched this season of The Bachelor (even though it was disappointing)

-Read "The Lucky One" by Nicholas Sparks

-Learned of Matt's dates for R&R

-Made it through V-day alone for the 2nd year (not in a row though)

*Now, we are 1/2 way through with month #3 (yay!!), so that recap will be soon:)*

GOODBYE MONTH #2!!!!

V-day package has arrived!!!

Talked to hubby yesterday morning and the first words out of his mouth were: "Babe, I finally got my V-day package!!!". Yay, so exciting. I was actually worried that it was NEVER going to show up. It made me sad, being that I had packed all kinds of little goodies/presents for him. But, he got it:) And, he absolutely loved it. I had made him a little "Few Reasons Why I Love You" photo book from Shutterfly, and he proceeded to tell me that a few of his buddies really liked the gift too lol & was wondering how I made that. He says they wrote down the website & will maybe make them a photobook one day too. How sweet:)

Hubby is still doing great! He says it's really starting to warm up over there. It has been wonderful getting to talk to him twice just about every week. He always sounds so upbeat & in wonderful moods. I'm glad he is doing so well. That makes it better on me. I'm sure it may get a little draggy after the 1/2 way mark where we are both ready for him to come home, but so far so good.

We are on day 70 of this process & about 3 1/2 months away from R&R. That makes me happy, because I have so much on my calendar before July, that will hopefully pass the time by really fast:) Well I hope you all have a wonderful weekend!!!

Care Packages

This will be set #2 of care packages I have sent out for hubby. The first set, hubby has received one box but not the other just yet. So, hopefully he will get both of these on time. The one hubby hasn't received just yet is his V-day package w/ his gifts:( Bummer! Maybe they will show up some time. I've tried contacting the post office, but they keep telling me it was shipped & he should get it eventually. Care packages are so fun getting together & decorating & such. This one in particular I was extra cheesy on. LOL! I bought a bunch of snacks/things & put little love notes all over them! Hopefully hubby will enjoy & his buddies won't pick on him too bad;)

Missing Hubby Like Always

Nothing to really blog about, but I did want to share this pic I made for hubby. I miss him so much & can't wait to see him for R&R. I love you, honey!!!

Deployment Differents

It's funny how things/habits change when your husband is deployed...here's a few of mine.

I can't sleep on just one side of the bed - I have to rotate or sleep in the middle

I have to fall asleep while watching TV

I end up waking up sometime in the middle of the night just about every night

I don't wake up as early as I should during the week, but on the weekends I can't sleep in

I hardly ever do any cooking

I watch more TV & have collected a few "my" favorites

I'm always on the internet - because there just might be a chance I get a message from my hubby

I worry a whole lot more - but I try my hardest to relax

I read more books

and

I'm obsessed w/ countdowns

What are some of the things that have changed for you during deployments or while your husband is away?

March 1st

March 1st = 20 more days until spring!!!!
122 days until I get to see hubby:)
9 more months of deployment!!!
I miss my Soldier!!!