Dear Justin-
I miss you already! After they closed the door at your gate, Ammon stood there trying to open it...crying & calling your name. Eden started crying because she wanted to give you "one more hug". Abbie & Ellie were both a heap of tears until the plane left...even the lady working at your gate was crying. It was quite the scene. Despite the trauma, I was glad they let us back with you.
I'm sitting here at home now, alone, getting ready to go back to bed...mostly because I don't know how to handle this combination of sad, tired, & nervous. Please be safe. The thought of you not coming back to us is more than I can bear. The last 15 days have shown me...even more than I already knew...what an essential part you are to this family. We are not "us" without you. I love you so very much...as do your 4 little squirts. They seriously idolize you in so many ways. The next few months will be hard on them.
I want you to know that I am more grateful for you than you will ever understand. I know we drive each other a little crazy at times, but I have absolutely no doubt that God intended for us to be together...to work together...to raise these incredible kidos together...to improve together...to return to Him...together.
Thanks, again, for all your hard work while you were here. I hope you get a few days to relax back on base.
Be safe, and know how loved & missed you are in this little corner of the world.
Always-
Sue
good things...
1. the light at the end of the tunnel
2. perspective
3. family
13 comments:
Wow! That was hard to get through! I'm so glad you got some time with your hubby/Dad. I can't imagine how hard it is to let him go the second time, but think in just a few more months and he'll be back for good! He's in good hands. The best hands to be in in fact! ;) You guys are constantly in our prayers. Love you!!
Sue,
My heart goes out to you today! I hope you don't mind, but I put a post about your family on my blog. Our prayers are with you every day!
My heart also goes out to you and your family. Hang in there until you can be together again.
i am so glad you got to spend time with your husband. i promise, it is almost over with. time will fly by and before you know it, he'll be home. my husband returned in december from a 15 month deployment. your family will be in my prayers!
Sue,
I can't imagine having to do that twice.
It looks like you packed a ton of fun things into Justin's leave. (I am watching your fabulous pictures popping up as I type this!)
I hope these next few months fly by.
Know that we think of you often!!!
Much love!
XOXOXOXOXOXO
I love you guys and miss you a lot already! Thanks for the nice comments and compliments. I am in Germany now...next stop Kuwait.
I know I talked to you yesterday, Sue, but I just want all of you to know that as heart-wrenching as this is, will be as full of joy as that day will be in a few months when Justin returns for good. I absolutely know all of you are being watched over and blessed by a loving Heavenly Father and that countless prayers are flying to heaven in your behalf. We love and ache for you all!
Justin and Sue,
I am so glad you had the past few weeks together to enjoy and remind you of what makes you happiest in life...your family.
You two are a wonderful example to so many of us.
May you both be blessed with health and safty over the final months of this portion of your journey.
What a hard day. The only thing that is made me quite crying for you is the thought that the next time you see Justin, it will be for good!
What a nice post. Those are touching pictures. I love you.
Love, Mom
I just read your little letter to your sweetheart... crying just remembering our own goodbyes. Those pictures are heartwrenching. 2 goodbyes? Tough. Will be praying you guys are able to get back to some sort of routine 'til Daddy returns for good. Thanks for YOUR sacrifice.
You made me cry just thinking about saying good-bye. Take care and know that you are loved in Fallon. The pictures of the farewell were so moving thank you so much for sharing your life so freely --
Melissa
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