Today was a great day, and a little sad at the same time. I had a great time with my friend Lyssa and her family and enjoyed cooking part of the meal for all to enjoy. Being with my friend (my new extended family) made my holiday so much better. The fact that they were so welcoming to my kids and me for Thanksgiving was heartwarming and made me feel so loved. We ate and talked, then the kids played all night together as we talked some more. Then, Ian called on Skype while we were still there and we all got to talk to him. We had a lot of laughs as I told him about some of the exploits of the kids and showed him the kids playing around on our iPhones, huddled in a circle. I stayed way later than I probably should have, but we all had so much fun and the kids were loving it too. Luckily Lyssa didn't mind because she knows how I feel and how nice it is to just hang out at a friend's house rather than go home.
I also got to talk to Ian this morning. I felt bad because I asked him how his Thanksgiving meal was and he said it didn't taste that good. He was able to spend it with a friend that we met in Germany about 6 years ago, but he said he would have preferred his wife and kids. I prefer that too, but there really is nothing we can do about that. So, yes, the day was great, but sad because we missed Ian.
In keeping with the spirit of the holiday, I have been thinking about all the things I am thankful for. I am thankful for my husband, my kids, my family, and my friends. Some people would think me crazy, but I am thankful for the Army. I am thankful for everything my husband has done to provide for us and for everything the Army provides for us. I am thankful for all the service members out there and am thankful for all those that show their support of service members and their families. I am thankful for those that show my husband support, because by supporting him, they are supporting me. I am thankful for living in this great country. I am just thankful for all that I have and for everyone in my life.
One holiday down. Successfully accomplished. Getting closer, day by day.
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