Today marks the start of our journey. He left this morning awfully early. I have been awake since a little after 4:00a.m. He was up even earlier. He is flying east for training. I just fed our 3 boys blueberry pancakes with strawberry syrup. His new normal begins and so does ours. Thankfully, and prayerfully, it is only a temporary new normal. He will get to come home in about three weeks for a weekend and then he will be gone again, not to return until next year. He will work diligently, doing what he loves to do for the country that he is so proud to call home. I will maintain our home, care for our boys, visit with family and friends, keep my chin up...all the while, missing him like crazy.
Today's prayer: Lord, watch over those brave men and women, here and abroad, working so hard to keep us safe so that we may enjoy the ways of life that we are so lucky to have. Amen
Great that your doing a blog to record your thoughts and challenges while he's away. I'll be thinking and praying for you guys! Love ya, T.
ReplyDeleteSweet Terra, As men go valiantly to serve and protect our country and its ideals, women fight their own battle at home. I know that God will be with you and guide you as you ache for Fil's presence on multiple levels. My love to you all. Aunt Paula
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