He's back! I cannot tell you how much of a weight I feel lifted off my shoulders now that my partner in crime is back with me.
We had an incredible few days out at his graduation and if it weren't for three cute little kiddos, we wouldn't have come home! The weather was perfect and it was so nice just to sleep in, relax and eat out in peace and quiet. And we were so grateful that Cory's mom and our sister in law and her super cute kids were able to come support him too. And for my parents wrestling OUR kids while we were away playing. We have the best family!
I'm so, so proud of Cory and that huge sacrifices he has made for us. One thing I really noticed and loved at graduation was that they emphasized so much to us how grateful they were for the sacrifices each of us had to make. I'm glad they recognize just how hard it was! It was especially cool to hear the Chief of CI thank me individually for what we've had to go through.
We had an incredible few days out at his graduation and if it weren't for three cute little kiddos, we wouldn't have come home! The weather was perfect and it was so nice just to sleep in, relax and eat out in peace and quiet. And we were so grateful that Cory's mom and our sister in law and her super cute kids were able to come support him too. And for my parents wrestling OUR kids while we were away playing. We have the best family!
I'm so, so proud of Cory and that huge sacrifices he has made for us. One thing I really noticed and loved at graduation was that they emphasized so much to us how grateful they were for the sacrifices each of us had to make. I'm glad they recognize just how hard it was! It was especially cool to hear the Chief of CI thank me individually for what we've had to go through.
Unfortunately the sacrifices aren't quite done yet, but we'll keep on keeping on. We have had such a hard time finding housing and it seems like everything is falling through. It wasn't until just yesterday that we found something (he starts work next week). But it isn't available till the end of the month. So what does that mean? He's off to his job and I'll stay with my parents for two more weeks. Two. More. Weeks. That will make a full 7 months of this craziness. Pretty sure I cried.
And even though it isn't the end of the world and people have gone even longer, I'm just done. Ready to be "normal" again. Ready to be a family again. Ready to have my best friend back- for good!
And even though it isn't the end of the world and people have gone even longer, I'm just done. Ready to be "normal" again. Ready to be a family again. Ready to have my best friend back- for good!
Looking back on this I am really grateful for the experience. Our relationship has been strengthened beyond what I ever thought it could and we see each other through completely new eyes. We're so much more grateful for each little moment, each kiss, and all of the small little things that we so easily took for granted. So I'm hoping that these two more weeks can make that even better. And I'm sure hoping that if this is just Heavenly Father telling me I have more to learn that I'll be a quick learner!
5 comments:
10 years from now you'll look back and think that the past 7 months was just a blink of an eye. But right now, it sucks!! And you are braver then I could be. So here's to 10 years from now, when this moment wont suck as much!!
Im so happy for you guys! I know that you have wanted this for so long. Two more weeks...that will be great! Cant wait til the next update!
You are a trooper!
Great post! SO true about how it strengthens your relationship!
I just want to say, 'Way to go.' You don't have to find the positive- but you do! Finish it out strong *and journal* and I'm sure in 10-20 years you'll be so glad you did!!!
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