It's a little early for the holiday but I had a {Fall Party} last night and it got me in the mood. God has blessed me in numerous ways, I can't even list everything. Piggy backing off of my last post I'm going to share, with those of you who are curious, why I am thankful for a year long deployment.
- Gain a greater reliance on God.
Robert is litterally half a world away, talk about feeling out of control, I know know I have no control it is God who is going to rule over Robert's and my life.
- Lots of girl time.
From movie nights, to bead parties, birthday celebrations, to holidays, these women become a part of my family and I love them as sisters.
- Sleeping spread eagle.
Yeah, a queen size bed all to myself to sleep in whichever direction or shape my heart/dreams desire.
- Crunchy Peanut Butter.
You heard me, Robert prefers creamy to crunchy while it's not a big deal to me I get to have a year of crunchy peanut butter.
- Finding new ways to love each other.
A kiss isn't possible, an I love you is but most of the time the expression feels like it falls short of the feelings. We get to find new ways to show each other we love them, ways we wouldn't bother with otherwise.
- Writing letters.
Truly a lost art. I can only speak for myself but when I go to my mailbox and recoognize Robert's handwriting among bills and all the credit card applications my heart flips, spins, and jumps.
- Domestic duties.
I continue to do them just not as often... The chili I made Wednesday lasts me until Saturday, I have enough clothes to make it 2 weeks without even looking at the laundry, dishes last longer, dusting and vacuuming are at a minimum, and I love it!
- I gain a greater appreciation for all that Robert does.
Robert's the cook in our family, already there are nights when I'm rockin' the PB&J meals, and for the record cereal IS acceptable for dinner. Changing the oil, mowing the yard, things like that.
- Missing his smile.
Yeah weird right, I am thankful for missing my husband's smile. Only because when I picture it in my head I feel so much joy and love, and those are definitely things to be thankful for.
- No arguing.
By the time I get that phone call I can't be anything but happy. Robert and I haven't argued for 6 and a half months which is way longer than most civilian married couples.
Be thankful. For every morning you wake up beside them, for every "I love you," for every time they offer to drive, for every meal ready to eat when you get home, for the things they do but don't have to, for the smile they bring to your face, for the flips, spins, and jumps they give your heart. Be thankful.
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