I have to smile about it. I can't be too sad or upset, disappointed or let down. After all, it's just two weeks. TWO WEEKS! But I was foaming at the mouth to tear off week 7 on my paper chain this Sunday and round the corner to a mere 6 weeks left in this long-awaited journey of ours. But alas, there is red tape. Forget a Valentine's Day arrival- it was just too good to be true, and far too romantic I guess. End of February, Lord willing. Sam willing too.
I know it's only two weeks and Justin says to be thankful for his tour not having been extended for six months or something crazy, and all-too realistic these days. I am thankful. It's all relative. I was just so wrapped up in what little time was left. I mean, you can read- you saw how I had already planned out the day of the ceremony, the menu for dinner, the week following. But God probably laughed as I wrote it- he IS all-knowing, after all. And I went on and pretended that I knew what He had in store. That's okay. A sense of humor has always been important to me.
I bet He almost busted a gut today watching me at Lowe's, buying paint, rollers, brushes, and spur-of-the-moment supplies to lay tile along my kitchen backsplash (which I DID today, and did WELL, I might add!). All that and 8 weeks left.
Oh well. More time to feather my nest.
Meredith, I feel your frustration. We are all very ready to be home. I wanted to tell you I enjoy your website and take a minute to thank you for the packages you sent us over the holidays. The cookies and biscotti were excellent, I would love the recipe if they aren't a family secret. I don't know what Justin did to reel you in (ha), but I told him he should count his blessings and keep doing what he is doing to hang onto you.
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ReplyDeleteJust wanted to let you know that it is our 'week' to pray for you and Justin and we've been thinking about you all, reading about you (on your blog - nothing weird) and praying hard. We love you all and cannot wait to read that post that says Justin is home!