Day 2

I'd hate to stretch it too far and say that this gets easier everyday, but today was way easier than yesterday. It will be hit or miss I guess. It was a blessed day-- I received the phone I had been waiting for: Yes, J. has arrived "safely" to his rather unsafe home away from home. I've come to learn that travel is difficult for both parties. It is exhuasting and unpleasant for our soldiers who really don't know where they'll be and when. It is worrisome for their loved ones-- again know idea where they are, where they are headed, or when they'll get there. I've always thought that no matter where you are in the world there is ALWAYS a phone around, but I found out yesterday that if there is a place with out a means of communication then the Army will find it and they will stay there for hours! (I joke.)
Each time I come to a new turning point in this long distance relationship, I anticipate awkwardness, discomfort, or a poor outcome, but time and time again it seems that things just come so naturally for J. and I. As with our phone conversation this afternoon. I was worried about the encouragement we might get from our contact. I was worried it wouldn't leave us with a satisfied feeling. Of course, our 9 minute and 42 second conversation was less than I wish for, but it was more than enough for me. Of course, I can't speak for J. but knowing my man I'm sure he'd say the same.

I'll leave you with this which I posted on J.'s facebook profile this morning:

Cassi Slone (Romans 8:18 NKJV) "For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us." This scripture gave me a lot of peace this morning so I thought I'd share it with you, Babe! Applicable both now and through eternity-- just think of the glory and happiness that will be our reward for faithfulness to each other and to the Lord. You know I usually like to send this stuff in messages, but I thought someone else might benefit from it as well. God bless. ♥