Well, we made it through the big holidays in pretty good shape! I think it was a little harder for me than Chris since he's a little Bah-humbuggy about the holidays, but he still made it one of the best Thanksgiving and Christmas's so far.
I was able to spend Thanksgiving with a wonderful family that also has a soldier overseas, in Chris's unit... and is actually Chris's roommate! The Williams clan welcomed me and the dogs into their home for great food and good company. But before I even ate turkey, a beautiful flower delivery came from my amazing husband! It was a wonderful surprise and so unexpected I cried! He never stops surprising me and that's part of why I love him so much!
Christmas was just around the corner, and I have to admit, I wasn't looking all that forward to it, even though I was going to be home in Seattle to enjoy it. We were lucky enough to have a good Internet connection and we were able to open our Christmas gifts together. It was a close to perfect as I could have hoped for. He had cozy flannel pajamas sent to me, to keep me warm when he couldn't, the perfect present! The same day, I also received my graduation gift the same day... a stopwatch with a built in whistle! Now if that's not perfect, I don't know what is!! It was great to be able to "be together" for our little Christmas, and though I couldn't really send him the things I wanted to for Christmas, he still had a small tree and got a few fun things!
I did have a wonderful time back home, I hadn't been there for Christmas in years! It was so great to be with my family and see how much my nieces and nephews have grown. We laughed a lot and really enjoyed each others company, and if I had to be away from Chris, this is where I wanted to be. But I still felt like something was missing, rather someone. Chris said it was just another day, but spending the holiday away from him meant a little part of me was missing. I was being able to video chat with him on Christmas Eve and then again on Christmas, so thankful for that. Christmas morning Santa had also done Chris a huge favor and delivered me the most wonderful and thoughtful gift. I opened my eyes that morning to a familiar gold colored back tied with a white bow. Inside, the familiar gold box with a matching white bow. And in that box was a beautiful pair of earrings that Chris wanted me to have for my "real" graduation present! He said he wanted me to have something beautiful to wear during job interviews. Again, he found a way to surprise me and make my heart smile! He wasn't there with me but he still made me feel so loved!
New Year's came and went, spent the evening with my sister and her fiance playing cards and watching movies. I had hoped to talk to Chris, and I was able to chat with him for a bit, but it still didn't feel right ringing in the new year without him. We have many more years to look forward to, but this one was our first as a married couple. And for Chris, it was just another day, another day closer to him coming home!
So we're through the holiday's now. I've graduated and am getting ready to start substitute teaching for the county. We do have his R & R to look forward to! And though we won't be spending our first anniversary together, shortly there after he'll be home and we'll be together to start a new adventure as husband and wife!
These last 6 months has helped me realize just how much I love and appreciate him in my life. Now if we can just get through the next 6 months just as quickly, I'll be happy!
So that's the latest, Chris is still safe and sound over there and not seeing any action that I know of! :) He's safe and healthy and also counting down until he's home again.
Thank you all again for your continued support and love through these tough times. We both appreciate it so very much.
Take care and Happy New Year!!!
Love Heather
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