Oh, we’re half way there
Oh oh, livin’ on a prayer
Take my hand, we’ll make it I swear
Oh oh, livin’ on a prayer
Gotta love Bon Jovi eh? That’s right, today is the halfway point of this deployment for us. It’s halfway over! That is the glass half full approach. I look back at the last six months and simultaneously wonder where the hell it went, and yet it feels like an eternity. But no matter how I look at it, this is one of the markers I have been waiting for, and I’m glad it’s finally here.
I had alot of goals I wanted to reach by this point. But I haven’t achieved a single one of them. Frankly, I don’t care. I’ve made it through half of this deployment and that’s a goal in and of itself. It has been a hard road getting here. There have been terrifying moments, long periods without contact, and challenges at almost every turn. But we have gotten through all of them. That’s the important thing.
Today, I got a reminder and a bit of inspiration I can use going forward. Thanks to Tami, I’m reminded that Happy is a CHOICE. It’s a great article, and one I need to keep in mind for the next six months. I can make myself happy, or I can make myself miserable.
It’s also inspired me to look forward instead of back, or even at the now. I have a list of things I can look forward too in the coming six months and beyond.
- R&R is approaching. In under two months I will get to spend two wonderful weeks with my amazing husband.
- In two weeks* I will be back to full on gaming, photo editing, and graphics fiddling with the arrival of my new computer.
- In another 6 months* I’ll have my husband home, and safe.
- In about 11 months we’ll be on the road to Georgia, knocking off our Bucket list stops along the way. Current side trips include driving through the strip in Las Vegas, just to see the lights, Tombstone (Arizona), Maybe the Grand Canyon if it’s along the route, and The Alamo.
- We’re a step closer to having his Harley!
And I also want to return to listing my 5 good things. Maybe not daily since I have really only been blogging a couple times a week. But at least with every post.
- I got to talk to hubby today, and yesterday.
- We’re all healthy
- My new cell phone gets delivered today!
- I’m thinking about photography again, and looking forward to more opportunities when we move
- I make awesome coffee.
WHOA-OH BRINKLEY IS A CHAIR.
.-= TJ´s last blog ..Potential Kitchen Disasters with TJ: Oaty Oats =-.
And I just snorted coffee out my nose…rofl
I want some of this awesome coffee!
Huge congratulations on your upcoming victories (yes, purple glowy laptops are TOTALLY victories)!
.-= Tami´s last blog ..Decisive Positivity =-.
/sends coffee
And thank you:-) I am going to do a little dance of victorious joy when that baby gets delivered!
Are you a computer namer? Because I am totally a computer namer. Do you have a name picked out yet?
.-= Tami´s last blog ..Decisive Positivity =-.
I have never had one worth naming, but this one shall be named. No ideas yet, but it’s definitely a she.
Woot! So awesome to hear all the good things coming your way hon, and your family has reached the halfway mark!
*Tight hugs*
Thankies Bre!
Aww I’m so chuffed for you sweety! *hugs* xx
.-= Softi´s last blog ..Oooh lookie… she wants comments! =-.
Thankies!
I’ve never experienced anything like your situation, and so I have no idea what it’s like for you. As such, I usually refrain from commenting when you talk about your husband and his deployment, since I feel I’m nowhere near qualified enough to offer anything intelligent to the discussion.
However, I do want to say that I’m glad that the first half is over, and I hope that the second concludes without incident and his safe, happy return home. From what I’ve read, your love for one another is an almost tangible thing, and that’s always good to see.
Thank you Will:-)
And any and all comments are always appreciated and welcome. I don’t expect expert opinions, or qualifications, or even that anyone know what on earth I’m talking about (heck My Mom doesn’t know what I’m saying half the time…lol). Don’t limit yourself, or think you have nothing to add. Most of us blogger types are just happy to know that it was read by someone, and maybe enjoyed
Thank you; I’ll certainly keep that in mind.
Even though everyone does it from time to time, I worry about putting my foot in my mouth by saying something dumb. It kept me from leaving comments on blogs for the longest time, but as you can see, I’m getting better.
And not to worry; I read and enjoy your stuff, even if I don’t comment on everything.