What's it like to be a military wife?

This picture was taken last year at 2 / 211 departure. That little girl is my bud, Mia. The look on her face speak volumes for what everyone was feeling that day. That was taken almost a year ago. Sometimes it seems like it all went so fast and sometimes it feels like it has been an eternity.

And in a few days, we can get back to our new normal. I say new normal because life isn't going to be the way it was before he left. It won't be the same because Grandpa is missing, as Matthew so tearfully pointed out today. When I think about all of the soldiers that had loved ones die and welcomed new additions, I feel sorry for them. Life doesn't stop when you're deployed and that's just not fair. Some had left little babies and are coming back to walking toddlers. Others left pregnant spouses and are coming back to children they don't know. Some left with their families intact, only to receive a red cross message about their loved ones' passing.

But, that's alright. Soldiers adapt, as do their families. I can attest to that.

Boy, I tell you what, the excitement in our house is almost palpable.

By this time next week, Jaysen will be home.

::happy dance::

Homecomings are almost like first dates. The only difference is, you know how it's going to end ;o)

AND

You don't have to worry about mom & dad catching you!

In a few short hours, our soldiers will not only be on the same continent, but in the same country!!! (Hey, it doesn't take much to please this girl.)

And soon we will get to go back to the same hangar where we dropped him off. We'll wait anxiously with the other families, who have since then become my family. And I can't wait for that moment when my husband is within eye sight of me...Because I will know he's safe.

Gotta go shave my legs and make room in the closet. :o)

I'll post pictures (of the homecoming) if I remember to take them!