For the last week, Andrew has been in "the field" for training. It's the big battalion FTX and is going to last two more weeks. He wasn't supposed to be able to come home, but I've seen him every 2 or 3 days for this past week, for 2-3 hours at a time. An extra blessing! And a good way to "get my feet wet" with some of the more unpleasant realities of Army life.
So, I won't see Andrew for two more weeks. Yesterday was his last opportunity to come home until around October 7th. Or maybe 12th. Nothing is ever sure until after it happens, I'm learning...
The next weeks will be broken up, though, for me, and full of distractions. On Tuesday I get to fly to Portland. Wes has a birthday - for which we're going to a Beaver's Football game - and also my Granny's birthday - for which we are not going to a Beaver's Football game.
After I get back home October 4th, I'll only have a few days until Andrew comes home for good!
That is... until the next unpleasant reality...
But God is and has been faithful. He hasn't given us more than His grace can take us through. God is building our marriage on a firm foundation. He is further strengthening our communication skills and you know that whole "absence makes the heart grow fonder" thing?
Well. It turns out to be painfully true.
1 comment:
praying for you as your man is away ~ good you are going home and the distraction will help... sort of! Tell me about it -- yes the heart grows fonder, but it's soooso hard! God will give strength and grace as you call in His name --
have a wonderful visit with your fam. love you!
lys
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