We're getting there

In El Salvador, 2011.


At the beginning of this deployment, I thought it would never be over. I know it's cliche to say, but time has flown. I think back to memories of the past several months and just can't believe that all this happened while David's been gone. This is the longest we've been apart. It's been difficult, a new kind of frustration about separation. I can handle things, the daily grind, I am woman, mother, controller of all things...but, this time, separating our family wasn't okay with me.

I don't know if it's something in our personal lives/world/mind, that is changing, but being apart is not worth it anymore. The job is good for a paycheck, and don't get me wrong, I'm proud of what this deployment is all about, but something is different. We should, need to, have to be, together as a family.

David has been busy, and keeping safe and healthy. We have had our trials here. Jackson got sick about a week ago and is just barely starting to get back to himself, pounds lighter unfortunately. We're not sure what he had, but throwing up everything for 4 days isn't good for a little guy like him. Now his appetite is shot and he's a little skin and bones boy. I just pray that this will pass soon and I get my "action Jackson" back.

It's been a sauna here in Virginia. The summer has been spent indoors just to keep everyone safe. It's crazy. But, we have ventured to the beach a few times, visited Washington, D.C., and now we're getting ready to have my sister Marisa and her 3 kids here for 3 weeks. I'm beside myself with excitement!!!!

Through it all, we're as always, truly blessed. Even through separation, David and I have grown closer,and the kids and I are best friends. So thankful.