It's time. The packers came, all of our belongings are on a truck headed for Texas (eventually), and Justin is gone. =( The move went as smoothly as possible...with two small children. We had two really nice ladies pack our house in two days and then the moving crew packed it all up on Friday. It has been a really long and tiring past several days, actually the whole week. We stayed at a hotel on Friday night and then Saturday morning we headed to the airport. Thank goodness for the graciousness of my parents. My dad flew out on Thursday and was around to help us with everything while the house got packed up. Then he dropped Justin, myself and the girls off at the airport, and picked my mom up who flew in from Houston at about the same time. Then, together the drove the car, a U-haul trailer, and Sawyer back to Houston while the girls and I hopped on to a Continental flight to Houston. We said goodbye to Justin at the gate when we were boarding. It was a very emotional time for us. I already miss him so much. My grandmother sent us a small pillow that she embroidered that has a heart and the words " I Love You" on it. It is something her embroidery guild started making for deployed soldiers. The family kisses the pillow and then the soldier can carry it on him at all times and have their family close to their heart. We kissed it and gave it to him, which made me cry even more. Then I got on the plane and had a 3 hour flight with crazy, tired children. It was definetly not a fun flight, especially given I just had to say goodbye to my husband for essentially a year, but it sure beats driving back with both of them through desolate terrain for 3 days. Thanks Mom and Dad! We made it back and now we are camped out at my parents casa until our things arrive. Not sure when that will be, but I think we are looking at next weekend. Then we can start trying to get settled in to our new lives. The new house looks great and I can't wait to make it a home. It still makes me sad that something will be missing from it, but we are going to make the best of our situation.
I love you so much Justin. I will pray every day for God to watch over you and keep you safe for me. Your girls are doing well and miss you more than you will ever know.
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This is making me cry :( I know the next year will fly by and that Justin will be safe over there! I'm sending you guys hugs! Can't wait to see you next month! Love you, BFFEF!!
I am totally crying :( Of course being prego and extremely emotional doesn't help! On one hand I am so happy that you are closer to us and back home in Texas, but on the other I can't even begin to imagine how much the three of you will miss Justin over the next year. I know that this is all just a part of God's plan and you guys will grow so strong because of it all. We'll continue to pray for all of you as you adjust to the "new normal" and of course for Justin as he's over there alone. Take care of those girls and we can't wait to see y'all! As soon as I book Titan's party with the place I'll call you with the date! Love you lots!
OMG....I'm crying too!! This is so sad & I absolutely can't imagine it. You are such a strong person & I know you will get through it....although it will be very hard. So glad you will be close to your family. Maybe if we ever come to Houston to visit Chris's brother, we will have to come visit you too. Take care & I'll be praying for all of you!
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