Not to worry. I'm still here.
Not ready to open up about our trip to visit our Ranger last weekend. Still feels like I had an out-of-body experience Listening to some of the things he had to tell us... Just hoping I said enough to let him know how deeply I love him, Support him and how eager I am just to have him back.
We'll be together again next week. It will be a difficult Visit but nothing and no one could stop me from seeing my boy off to war. I've seen him off before, and I'm pretty good at it. Let's see... There was Kindergarten, middle school, then high school and in 2006, a University away from home. Seeing him off got a lot tougher last year though. First there was Army enlistment, then hugs and tearful good-bye's for basic training, Airborne and Ranger schools.
War will be different, and I'm the first to admit that I am Not ready. Nevertheless, there's no denying that our reunions have always been very Sweet, so I have the calendar marked now for our next sweet reunion in Five months. That's all the Army gets though - five months. Then I want him back. This is a loan. You hear that, 3rd Ranger Battalion? A l-o-a-n!
By the way... The house is SPOTLESS! I find it's the one thing I am able to do well to pass hours and hours without Thinking at all.
I attempted to Bake after work yesterday but it was a disaster. Baking requires concentration and I have none. I hope the raccoon family enjoyed the $12 blueberry crumble batter I had to dump out in the yard for them, because instead of .5 cups of water, I added 1.5 cups of water to the recipe. Fortunately, dinner could be produced only through the use of my microwave, so at least we didn't go hungry tonight.
I'll find my way through this. It probably won't be easy. Or cheap... I was a huge ball of raw nerves on the way back from Ft. Benning Sunday so when Dallas gave up, it was all I needed to send me over the edge. Thankfully, the Dallas loss came just moments before Exit 90 in Gaffney where the Pottery Barn outlet lives. I did some serious Damage there that provided at least a half hour's distraction.
That's all for now.
Thanks for checking in on me!
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
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2 Comments:
Your son is in our prayers for a safe return.
You have our prayers as well. Though my kids aren't there yet, so I can only imagine your fear.
Thank you for raising him up to be our protector. We so appreciate the effect it has not just on him, but on those that love and care for him as well.
Sending much love your (and his) way.
I hope they do know it's a LOAN and not for keeps. I pray for his safe return home.
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