Today I dropped an almost full ice cold drink in my lap while driving. I’m not going to lie- it was so painful and cold that the thought of peeing my pants to regain feeling in my legs did cross my mind briefly.
Don’t worry- I didn’t do it. I wouldn’t. It was just a thought.
I wanted to call him so we could laugh about how these sorts of things always happen to me.
But I couldn’t call.
We’ve always been able to laugh about things- even when they are really bad. Well- I should say I’ve always been able to laugh about things and he’s put up with my laughing at inappropriate times for the past 20 years.
There hasn’t been much laughter in our house since he left.
Until today.
We laughed about ice, grapes, and Disney World.
It felt good.
My husband has been deployed to the Middle East for 274 days. These are my real thoughts expressing my heart during his absence. I appreciate your prayers and kind words as we cope, adapt, and carry on without him until August 2014. To read from the beginning, click here.
Tara says
I think we must be the same family in different places…my hubby deployed Nov1 and we are are going to Disney World in Dec. And I love everything you’ve written. Praying for you, sister.
Toni Anderson says
We must be! We are headed to Disney in January (hopefully!). Is your husband stuck in an undisclosed location right now? DH is still not to his station yet. No idea what is going on.
Sheila Laurence says
For so many reasons, I am glad you are blogging this. Not the least is so that he can someday read this and hopefully you can laugh together again. Blessings to you and your family. I hope it doesn’t seem trite to you when people like me say thank you. My children, my family are safe today in part because of your husband and your family, and I mean it from the bottom of my heart when I say thank you.
Jen says
I just found your blog last week and love it! I have really appreciated your honesty in these posts. I can’t imagine being separated from my husband for so long. I pray that you will continue to find laughter, and that you will find joy and peace in this trying time!!
Blessings!
Jen
Mayra - Estilo Familiar says
I am not a military wife, but I can feel your pain. We had to be away from dad ir several months when he moved to the US and we stayed in Puerto Rico waiting for him to get a job in order to go with him. Those months were not easy. You are in my thoughts and I will remember you and your family in my prayers on my daily devotions. So hard! But I know the Lord knows your pain and know how to fill your need more than any comment that I can write. A lot of hugs and love.