{Half~Way Down}

Dear Deployment,


I woke up this morning with a smile on my face. The sun was shining bright. I rolled over only to realize that you are still here!! You are quite persistent with your ways. One would think that I would have learned that by now but I guess I just keep holding out hope that you will change your mind and just go away.


My smile started to fade away (I bet you are thinking that you dragged me down on this beautiful day) but then I remembered that today is a very special day. Do you know what today is? Since I count the days, the hours, and sometimes even the minutes, I can tell you that today you and I are celebrating an extremely important anniversary.


Can you believe that we have known each other for 3 whole months? I know it feels like we have known each other FOREVER but really it’s only been 3 months.


You might not be as excited as I am about our 3 month anniversary and that’s okay because I can’t say that I care too much about your feelings today. You haven’t spared my feelings by any means in the past 3 months so for today, I am putting myself first. Sometimes you make me cry. Sometimes you make angry. Most of the time, you just make me feel lonely. You have been at my side for 3 long months. You try to wheedle your way in whenever I am lonely or feeling a little sad. You find the time to follow my every move. You scheme behind my back. You try to throw your wicked curve balls every chance you get. And can I just mention that manners don’t seem to exist anywhere in your egotistical world.


I can only imagine what you have thought since we first met. You have witnessed my raw emotions. You probably think I am weak and pathetic. I am almost certain that you think you can win this battle by digging your hooks in a little deeper with each passing day but guess what? I am still here too!!! Through it all, I have managed to stand strong.


I have learned a new routine. It’s different than before but it keeps me moving forward one step at a time. Although I channel my energy on getting through each and every day, my focus is still on my family.


I have to admit, I never truly understood the word consistency until you came to be. Some might call me crazy for doing the things that I do but truth be told, my daily habits keep me grounded. They allow me to get through those days when you want me to give up.


I have my moments when I am weak. I have those days when I am vulnerable but, I am learning that I have a vigorous spirit. I love my husband more than you can possibly understand. You can continue to hover over me and you can do your best to set up your daily hurdles but I guess I should probably mention that I can be quite the persistent one too.


We have made it halfway through our travels together. I presume that you understand that I still don’t like you. That much hasn’t changed! I still follow that same motto in life, I put one foot in front of the other and I continue to move forward. I think I might have mentioned before that I had found a bit of determination deep inside. I can tell you today that the determination I have is planted deep within my heart.


As of today, WE ARE OFFICIALLY HALF WAY DOWN!!! From this point on, we are sliding down your hill instead of trying to climb your rough terrain. From this point on, there is no looking back because in just 3 months, you will be gone and I will get to wrap my arms around my husband!!


We are fully aware of how much time you have left in this house and believe me, we are looking forward to kicking you out so that we can welcome home our missing link, the one who makes us whole, the one who makes us practically perfect in every way.

~ Happy Half~Way Down Anniversary!!!! ~