I was in a truly good mood for 2 weeks. I was HAPPY for two weeks. I actually felt like a whole person, and it was great. No stress, no worry, just FUN.
He got here on the 10th, and all those months of feeling like I was running around missing my right arm were over for a while.
We didn’t do anything too exciting really, to anyone else. We went out on our anniversary, Red Lobster…oh yummy. We picked out our anniversary gifts diamond stud earrings for me, and an Xbox 360 for him.
So, guess what we did the rest of the time? That’s right, we played video games! What else? He got to know his new laptop (if you saw the post when I got mine…his is the same except for the colors), and the addiction that is Dragon Age. We played Band Hero with the girls and had tons of laughs at ourselves and each other in the process.
We watched movies too, The Blind Side was absolutely awesome, Zombieland cracked me up and impressed the crap out of me. Why? Because here is a zombie movie that had tons of humor, thrills, and not a ton of gore! I loved it. Funny People with Adam Sandler…not so good in my opinion.
We were couch potatoes basically. We didn’t make any big plans, no trips, just what R&R should be. Rest, and relaxation.
The best part of it all though, was feeling normal for a while. Having him here to talk to at will, waking up with his arm around me, not having to be the grown up full time. Being able to pour two cups of coffee instead of just one. Smiling, and laughing…I haven’t done alot of that in the last eight months. Seeing him smile. Seeing for myself that he is ok.
Dropping him off again was harder than it was the first time. We never do long goodbyes, ever. It just makes it worse for both of us. But it still hurts like hell. Sure ripping a bandaid off quickly is the best way, but sometimes it pulls the little hairs and makes you cry anyhow.
Only a few months left of this though. Then it’s over. Of course then the Chaos begins. I’ll barely have him home before he goes off to school for 9 weeks, then we move. But at least we will be done with deployment for a couple years.
I honestly don’t know how you do it, that would kill me. You are a very strong lady.
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I agree with Jaedia. The strength you show, even through your writings, is nothing short of astounding.
As brief as it may have been, I’m infinitely glad that you were able to relax and simply be HAPPY for those two weeks. If anyone deserved it, the two of you surely did.
As a couple of asides, thanks for the recommendation (as it was) of “Zombieland”. Watching the trailers and T.V. spots after it came out, it looked pretty good, and I like Woody Harrelson anyway. Since I’m not the biggest fan of blood-n-guts out there, it’s good to know that it isn’t drowning in people-chum.
And over the weekend, I finally bit the bullet, dove in, and joined Twitter. (As if Facebook wasn’t enough for me.) I sent a “May I follow you?” request your way after I made it. Feel free to decline, of course, but in case you decide to let me in, I’m the one with a facepalming Captain Picard for a profile pic.
Sorry for the more lengthy than usual comment. Take care, and have a wonderful day.
I’m so glad you two got to spend the time together just BEING together. I echo the previous commentors.. I don’t know how you do it, you must be one strong lady. If you ever need to vent/fret/rant/worry we’re here for you!
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It is wonderful to see two people not only so much in love, but truly enjoy just being with each other. I am so happy that you were able to have that for a few weeks, and I am even more excited for you when it all ends for a few years.
I have a lot of respect for the both of you. Keep enjoying each other.