Deployment Day 4

It's been four days since Jason left and I have to say that this has been the most difficult trial I have gone through. I'm not sure if it's the fact that I am so far away from my family or if it has more to do with the love that Jason and I share...or maybe it's a little bit of both. Today was the first day that I haven't sobbed. I found that if I just keep my eyes on all the blessings that God has given, I am much more calm about the whole situation. Take that, anxiety!! With this in mind, I wanted to share some of my reasons to be thankful to God. Let this also serve as a public reminder for me to stay positive.

I am thankful...

1. For my incredibly handsome and fantastically perfect-for-me husband who manages to take care of and support me no matter how far away he may be, and who makes me laugh at his ridiculousness every time we talk.

2. For my loving family, especially my Mom, who has spent her valuable time on the phone with me while I cry and complain, and has even talked me to sleep on nights that I couldn't seem to find sleep on my own. Also for my Dad who has been forced to stay on the phone with me for entirely too long, just to keep my mind off of things. ;)

3. For my great friends who have been coaching me through this, especially Candice who has been here to support me on a daily basis here in Savannah.

4. For my sweet firsties and for my job that keeps me extremely busy (thus distracted) during the week.

5. For my beautiful little sister, whose engagement could NOT have come at a better time. Talk about staying busy... :)

6. Finally, for my Heavenly Father, who has promised that He will be by my side through it all, and who calms my heart and gives me strength to make it through.

Please keep us in your prayers as we make our way through this journey.

Love to all!