Anniversary Blues

Trish's lovely post about her and Lee's anniversary got me thinking and wishing....B is still not home and our anniversary is this Sunday. 5 whole years of being with your best friend, that's a blessing not many people receive. These several months of being here on my own have helped me to realize how I make some things like alone time way too important. I'm so happy that my other half will be returning soon and that empty spot will be full again....

So there's just no way to keep this post from turning into a mushy meltdown, and I'm not apologizing. There have been lots of schooling, lots of different job positions and experiences prancing through both of our lives. But I realize as I sit here tonight how our marriage is a pillar of strength in my life. When I get too hermit-like (which I often do), B is there to liven things up and encourage (eeekk!) socializing. When I am taking something too seriously he is there to help me see it in another light, give encouragement or just make me laugh about the situation. If we need a quiet day together, we have our Sunday afternoon rides around town - just being together. And best of all...he helps me do pull-ups...OK, just kidding about that last one (he does help me but I suppose that's not why our marriage is a pillar of strength)...(and my arms HAVE gone from spaghetti to angel hair in the months he's been gone)...but I digress. B, I love you very much, and I'm so glad we are married, Happy early Anniversary!

"He is now to be among you at the calling of your hearts. Rest assured this troubador is acting on His part. The union of your spirits here has caused Him to remain, for whenever two or more of you are gathered in His name, There is love. There is love. "

Visiting B!

I'm back from my visit with B in Florida. It was so good to see him - it has been 2 months! Amazing how much a spouse becomes part of you and part of your life, I feel like half of me is missing while he is gone. In a way it made me more sad to visit because I was reminded of all the little things I miss about B, how much we laugh together, how I don't care about anything else when we are hanging out. But I will write more later, I want to get some pictures up since my internet has been acting up lately.



B is probably not gonna like that I put this one up but I don't care! I think he looks great! Woo hoo!

Vermont and Lack of B

I tried not to let a month slip by without updating. But I didn't have too much to write about after the Bar. B left to go to a 3 month training out of state for his new federal job and I've been here on my own. I don't like it! I don't do well trying to develop my own routine I'm finding and of course I miss B. I've been working out too much and watching too much TV and not getting anything done. Isn't that always the way? You promise yourself you will accomplish all of these things "when". In my case, "when the Bar is over"; "when I finish all this studying". Let's just say the accomplishment standard has been set extremely low - I get excited when I do a load of laundry and actually fold it. I even got giddy the other day when I returned a bunch of cans in our basement that have been waiting to be recycled.

Alas, there was some fun this month - I went to Vermont to visit my family with my folks. It was kind of like being a teenager again, driving up with Dad, eating dinner with them every night. I was very thankful to spend some time with my Dad. He is very quiet but he's someone that has a lot to say when you're on a one to one basis, so it was really fun sitting and talking to him after dinner at night, or just being in the same room together while we read our books. Every once in awhile a chuckle would happen, then "what?" then more conversation :) I know, we are a thrill a minute. But I don't care, I think that quiet nature is ingrained in me too.

Courtesy of my cousin Brett - the closest I have to a brother in addition to my brothers in law and 2 other cousins :) - here are some pictures of me, Brett and my Aunt Connie - so glad I got to see them. (I didn't have my camera so there are no pictures of my parents unless my Dad sends me some).

And look out - I gave waterskiing a go (I think I was in high school the last time I attempted this). If the pictures were closer you would be able to note the strained smile on my face - I was desperately trying not to exhibit the panic I was feeling when a wave came. Mercifully, Brett did not take a picture of me skiing on my face (at least I don't think he did - hmmm, I better find his blog!)

Well, guess that's about all for now. I hope everyone is well - I keep reading updates, I've just been bad about commenting (like I said, the whole "when this, when that" syndrome is in full effect as far as doing anything constructive). Everyone be blessed and have a wonderful and peaceful evening.