Today was bittersweet -- we drove Michael to the airport a sad task, but hopeful at the same time. This journey has begun - thank the Lord! The build up to this deployment has been gracious. We've been able to see Michael for 5 weeks out of the 6 months we lived apart - we were also able to Skype and talk on the phone regularly; making the time spent apart a little easier.
Now, the hard part begins. Unsure of where he will be, what kind of "issues" (safety, technical, logistical) he will face, what kind of issues WE will face (hey I haven't locked myself out of the house or car yet & we haven't had any ER visits -- total score!!) -- but so far, he's safely landed in Ohio (completing his deployment outprocessing -- again) and the kids are all tucked in bed asleep. I am so thankful to have finally started to make progress towards his return...I keep reminding Cassidy, "the sooner he leaves, the sooner he returns" - it seems to help her not feel so sad and in turn reassures me too!
He leaves the country in one week -- but the countdown for us began today. We'll see how well I can keep up with my "remember Daddy" initiative -- countdown calendars, special dates planned, reading books about Daddy, the list goes on and on. One thing that I'd like to master is updating this blog more often. So when we can't speak with Michael, he can check in on our blossoming family to see what crazy things we're up to!
I updated my status on Facebook and a friend said that she saw a devotion that was very appropriate for a military wife -- and I agree!
"I am called to be a military wife. God knew I could do it when He gave me the assignment."
And I'm taking a cue from another friend, it's called "Project 365" -- a photo journaling of your daily life -- one picture to sum up the day or a special event that day. Today, I am starting my Project 365 --
Day 1:
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