Monday, August 18, 2008

The Daddy Calendar. . .

Well, the good news. . .today is puppy day! I will post more pictures later today. As expected, Daddy is off to Fort Carson and Gracie and I are settling in to the "new norm". Funny how a child makes everything so much more emotional. I remember the first time Brey went to the field just after we were married ~ I was devastated! I think I cried for 3 days. Obviously, over time, it became routine. "Field trips" turned into business trips and it was just a normal part of our life. Since Gracie's arrival he has been home bound. I know how much he loves spending time with us but I don't think that was the reason for the emotion. As the thought just crossed my mind it actually made my stomach sink. . .I think it is the fear of long term deployment and today was like a dress rehearsal. So I think I will head back to Psalm 91:) By the way, these pictures are of Brey explaining the "Days until Daddy comes home!" Calendar. I think the look on Gracie's face speaks volumes. . .

2 comments:

Paige said...

I think of you guys all the time....please call me. (lost my phone with your number in it)
Love you, Paige

Lori Betz said...

What a precious picture! You know that I will always be praying for you...It was the hardest times I ever had before now...Just talk about him all the time and help keep him active in your daily life and if/when the time comes for the actual deployment, talk about him every day and make a Daddy picture board for her room with her favorite pictures of them together; Or make a 3 foot picture of him and hang it low to the floor in her room so she can kiss him every day. You know I have all kinds of tips...and I hope you also know if you ever need me, I'm here. Love you guys...