Be thankful

Haven't heard from my husband much lately. I know he is busy, so it's ok. I spent time with his family today and it was so nice, but it's not the same without him there. It always feels like something is missing. And thats because a part of my heart is gone. It went to Afghanistan with him and I want it back. I want him back.

Even though times like this make deployment feel hard, I know the 2012 is just around the corner and that gives me hope. The start of 2012 marks the year that he comes home. 2012, for me, is the mark that this deployment is coming much closer to an end and it gives me strength. I know that our love is strong. Distance means nothing to us. We have dealt with separation and distance our whole relationship and I know that it will never stop us. True love knows no distance.

I know also....that I am not alone. It was hard not being able to spend the holidays with him but I know the other families also had an empty chair at their table this Christmas. I am not alone.

Although I had to spend another birthday without him, another Christmas without him and another new year without him....I know that have someone who loves me unconditionally and that is the best gift I could ever ask for.

 I know that someone on the other side of this world loves me, misses me and cannot wait to come home to me. How lucky am I?

I am so blessed to have such a love in my life.

Bring on 2012 ladies!!!
That much closer to our men being home.

This year....I am thankful for a love that will last a lifetime.
1.14.2011 <3