Mail

It's been 9 days. I need a letter. Okay maybe I don't "need" it to survive but it sure would make me feel better.

An escape

So I planned back when hubby first left to come visit my parents in Tennessee while he was gone as a sort of half way point. That time is finally here. The drive wasn't too bad since I stopped to visit my future sister-in-law on the way down. It was rough making the drive alone just for the fact that it made me miss him. But I guess a lot of stuff makes me miss him. I'm hoping this week turns out to be a nice escape. Anyway, this really is a beautiful region of the country.

Missing my husband

But I got a letter from him today!

That is all.

Things Keeping Me Sane

-work
-family
-old texts from hubby that I can reread to make me feel better
-girly movies
-internet
-my dog
-new camera and upcoming photography class

Exciting Future

It's been just over a week since hubby left for training. The first week was rough but I'm feeling more optimistic day by day. It also helps that I have gotten to hear from him every night for the past four days. However, he leaves reception tomorrow and gets assigned to his unit then I can't expect much more than letters. 

We are both happy for things to finally be getting under way. The more time that passes the easier it will be I think. It's nice to be able to say that one week has passed. I'm sure before I know it I will be saying only one week until I get to see him. 

I'm trying to focus on the future. A family friend has a house that has been up for sale for awhile nearby where hubby will be for AIT and we are talking about the possibilities of me staying there so I can be closer to him for that 5-6 month span of time.  I know I might not actually get to see him a lot even if I do move there but I think the adventure of living somewhere new would be exciting. We will see. A lot of things to figure out between now and then if it does happen. 

Staying Busy

Time seems to be going by really slow. Not as slow as yesterday though. Everything seems a little easier than yesterday. I'm hoping that trend continues throughout the next ten weeks. I've just been trying to stay busy. That's what everyone says to do. It's still sometimes difficult even when I'm busy just because so much stuff reminds me of him but I've been getting a lot done. I have been working out which has helped a little. I keep telling myself that if he can do all of this for me then I can do some stuff for him. I can work out and get stronger physically and be more emotionally and mentally strong for him. I also feel like he will be so happy and proud to find out that I painted the rest of the porch on the house we are selling. I plan on fixing up some more stuff there soon too. Really I guess I am just taking things hour by hour, day by day. I know that if anything I will miss him more each day but I told him I would stay strong for him so I will.

Hard

Going to bed alone is hard. Waking up is even harder. Things are a lot easier during the day if I stay busy. It hasn't even been a whole day since he left and I'm really struggling to figure out how to make it through this. I did join a gym and ran today though. I figure if he can do what he's going to be doing the next 11 weeks then I can commit to going to the gym most days. I would love to be able to run with him when he's done with all of this but I know that could be a stretch.