I have to admit, today was no where near as bad as I thought it would be. It wasn't as bad as it could have been.
It was a pretty good day. My husband did everything he could to be here for their first day of school. Of course, it was via computer and cell phone, but he was here. He got to see the kids' first day of school outfits. He got to talk to each of them before they left for school and tell them good luck and he loved them. He even got to "walk" the two youngest to school with me. Man, I love technology. We were able to get on Skype using my iPhone and video call each other on the way to school. He got to see the kids walking to school and watched them walk off to class. It was the next best thing to being here. I was so happy that he got to share that with me, especially with 7,000 miles between us.
Today, his participation showed the kids how much he loves them and how determined he is to stay in their lives even when he is far away. I was so impressed by my husband, but not in the least bit surprised. He is a devoted husband and father and would do everything he could to be involved in big days like this. It was just impressive that he got the time to spend that 20 minutes with the kids, talking to them and walking them to school with me. He told the kids he would call them before school, and he did. I think that simple little video call this morning made their first day of school better than any of their new clothes ever could.
It turned out to be a more special day than I ever thought it could. I felt like we were connected to Ian, especially since he was seeing it real time, and not just me writing him, sending pictures or video, or telling him about it later. He was there. Right by my side, 7,000 miles away.
Another day gone.... Another BIG day gone, and we made it through. Another day closer to seeing my husband again.
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