Rollercoaster

What a day it has turned out to be. It started off so great with a late night AND a morning Skype session with Alex. This was much needed after not seeing him or hearing his voice for about 3 weeks. I had missed him so much. After that ended, I got a bit more sleep before having to get up for a short day at work.

But before I left, I checked my FB (like always) and saw my uncle (my dad's brother) post a picture of the Golden Gate National Cemetery in San Bruno, saying it is where his father is buried and Happy Father's Day to him. Now, not many people know but my dad didn't have the greatest upbringing and wasn't close to his father at all. He past away right after I was born and my parents were never told where he was buried. Needless to day, when I talked to my dad about it he was surprised to hear that I knew. I felt so horrible. Mostly because I knew he didn't have a great upbringing and this added to the crappy-ness of it. He's all about "such is life" but it still sucks, in my opinion.

Work was good. Lack of kids meant lack of craziness. Fridays are so relaxing. Plus, getting off at 2 was fabulous. But sometimes things can turn around in the blink of an eye. I was talking to my best friend and she told me some of the saddest news I've ever heard. Her co-worker had just got married and him and his new wife were in the Bahamas celebrating their love on their honeymoon. They went parasailing and the cord suddenly broke. His wife was killed instantly and he is in critical condition. After I heard this story my heart sank. I felt horrible for the friends and family of the newlyweds...and especially for the husband.

I couldn't imagine my life without my other half. Yes, a deployment is difficult, but at least I know he is alive and safe. I know I will be seeing him in less than 2 months. I know that I will be in his arms again. At least I hope what I know is the truth. But only God knows the plans He has for us and I just have to have faith that I am right in what I "know". My thoughts and prayers go out the the family and friends of Victor and Crystal Rodriguez.

After all that sadness, there was some more sunshine in my day. I got to spend the afternoon with my favorite Marine wife, Carrie, and her two super cute boys! We made homemade pizza and "throw-on-the-cookie-sheet-and-bake" cookies. Both were delicious. It's so nice to have a friend who understands the exact situation you are in! And to find one that is not crazy and that you have a great connection with is amazing. I know we will be friends even after the Marine Corps :) She has been such a great support through everything.

And, to end my night, I was spoiled with a THIRD Skype session. This was pretty short, but I didn't even care. Seeing Alex's smile and hearing his voice made my heart melt all over again. XX days until he is home again <3 I'll keep that lovely number to myself, OPSEC! Yay military life.

Philippians 4:13 <3