John left today to report to OCS (Officer Candidate School) and will be away from us for the next 10 weeks. This couldn't have come at a better time (really...it could have)! Just when you think things can't get any harder (knock on wood)...they do! And boy did this day come FAST! The image of John pulling out of the driveway and waving and yelling "I love you" until we couldn't see him anymore is engraved in my mind. The only difference between this time apart and last spring when we were apart is that we have another child so I know I can get through this in one piece. It's going to be one of the hardest times in my life but it will be so worth it in the end as this career move will better our future. That as well as us moving back to Oregon for a little while for John to finish up his degree. Going back home makes this all worth it!
{John whispering to me that he's going to miss me but he knows that I can make it through this time just like he will. That put me into tears! I just love seeing Jocelyn adore her little brother in this photo. So cute.}It's amazing what separation can do to you. For us...it just brings us that much closer and stronger as a couple. Luckily the kids are still pretty young and they won't remember much of these days without their Daddy around. They do miss him terribly though. Jocelyn just doesn't understand why we can't go get Daddy and bring him home. It's heartbreaking to see how much she misses him when she cries at night. And then of course it escalates into Aubrey crying and then myself crying. Everyday will get better and better. It's not that we won't miss him (because we will) but we'll be able to adjust and get through it as a family.
{This family picture wasn't complete without Aubrey but she was in school and had to say her "see you laters" in the morning}Somehow, someway WE WILL make it through!
{Jocelyn kissing Daddy right before he left. How precious.}
We're going to miss him like crazy but we're here supporting him every step of the way and can't wait for his return.
{Andrew. Just 3 weeks old to the day!}
3 comments:
what a sweet little guy! he is absolutely adorable!! can't wait to finally meet him in march! :) and where did all that hair come from??? not the richey side.
Well I don't know about you but I had hair! :) LOL Not as much as Andrew that's for sure. John had bleach blonde hair when he was young so it appears he has my hair color. Hey, I'm just glad one of my children finally looks a lot like me. The girls look like me but not as much as this little guy does! I can't wait for you to finally meet him too. It's going to be so much fun having you guys in town again. And March isn't that far away. Love ya sis!
You are so strong.
Call me if you need anything. Even just to talk!
Amber
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