better late than never
I had an interesting weekend. I enjoyed it much more than I thought I would. I'm really starting to get comfortable with Jarod's family, which has been difficult at points considering his absence.
The last time I went to Rona and Jeff's (his parents) house was on the day Jarod was supposed to come home. It was difficult for me because I was still dealing with knowing he wouldn't be home until April and I missed him terribly. I felt really out of sorts, and I was afraid that I really wasn't acting like myself, and that I had made a bad impression. I was worried about going back, but I shouldn't have been so concerned. Rona invited me to come up this weekend to make Jarod's Christmas candies, and he really wanted me to go. So, I talked to her, and we made plans to go shopping and then make his goodies. She is a very busy, fast-paced business woman, and I was afraid she would wear me out. But, I am happy to say that I was able to keep up nicely. I drove to Dallas on Saturday, and met her in the overly commercial little town of Frisco. We went to a few stores, and then drove out to their house. We had a really good time shopping, and then making the candies. We made Martha Washingtons, divinity, and poppycock. We had a nice dinner with Jeff and all enjoyed each other's company. It was nice. Rona and I didn't finish up until almost midnight so she invited me to stay there, instead of driving 30 minutes up to Denton that late. I took her up on it, and slept in Jarod's bed, which was nice. The next morning, I got up and ate breakfast there, and then headed up to Denton. It was very comfortable, and I really enjoyed it. I think it was something that meant a lot to all of us, including Jarod. I was very pleased at how it turned out. Oh, and the candy was great!
I hung out with our good friends in Denton on Sunday, and we also went Christmas shopping for Jarod. He is going to be spoiled this Christmas, well as much as he can be from where he is. I really don't like the idea of having to spend our first Christmas apart, but you do whatever you can in a situation like this. I am learning everyday how to make the best of a difficult situation. We are sending him a Christmas tree, candies, and some other fun stuff. If the mail doesn't get intercepted at any point, he will probably get 6-8 packages between now and Christmas, between me and his friends and family. I am really glad. I know it means a lot to him. We are all so blessed to have him in our lives, it is the least we can do.
In the meantime, since things are heating up in Fallujah right now, I haven't heard from him in a while. I think there have only been two days since he left in August that he hasn't been able to call. One was last week, the other was yesterday. I don't really expect to hear from him today either. He tells me not to watch the news, but I do because it helps me understand what is going on a little better. They really can't broadcast anything but speculation, so I don't put much stock in it right now. Everyone needs to realize that the only valid information we get from the news will be after the fact. There are embedded reporters with the troops out there who are only allowed to report on some of what is going on right now, but they can't say what is going to happen, just what already has. In the meantime, as far as I'm concerned, no news is good news. I am holding up pretty well, considering. I have a good feeling, so I'm not really worried, but I am always thinking about him, and I miss him terribly. I appreciate everyone who continues to keep him and his brothers and sisters in your prayers. Thank you.
The last time I went to Rona and Jeff's (his parents) house was on the day Jarod was supposed to come home. It was difficult for me because I was still dealing with knowing he wouldn't be home until April and I missed him terribly. I felt really out of sorts, and I was afraid that I really wasn't acting like myself, and that I had made a bad impression. I was worried about going back, but I shouldn't have been so concerned. Rona invited me to come up this weekend to make Jarod's Christmas candies, and he really wanted me to go. So, I talked to her, and we made plans to go shopping and then make his goodies. She is a very busy, fast-paced business woman, and I was afraid she would wear me out. But, I am happy to say that I was able to keep up nicely. I drove to Dallas on Saturday, and met her in the overly commercial little town of Frisco. We went to a few stores, and then drove out to their house. We had a really good time shopping, and then making the candies. We made Martha Washingtons, divinity, and poppycock. We had a nice dinner with Jeff and all enjoyed each other's company. It was nice. Rona and I didn't finish up until almost midnight so she invited me to stay there, instead of driving 30 minutes up to Denton that late. I took her up on it, and slept in Jarod's bed, which was nice. The next morning, I got up and ate breakfast there, and then headed up to Denton. It was very comfortable, and I really enjoyed it. I think it was something that meant a lot to all of us, including Jarod. I was very pleased at how it turned out. Oh, and the candy was great!
I hung out with our good friends in Denton on Sunday, and we also went Christmas shopping for Jarod. He is going to be spoiled this Christmas, well as much as he can be from where he is. I really don't like the idea of having to spend our first Christmas apart, but you do whatever you can in a situation like this. I am learning everyday how to make the best of a difficult situation. We are sending him a Christmas tree, candies, and some other fun stuff. If the mail doesn't get intercepted at any point, he will probably get 6-8 packages between now and Christmas, between me and his friends and family. I am really glad. I know it means a lot to him. We are all so blessed to have him in our lives, it is the least we can do.
In the meantime, since things are heating up in Fallujah right now, I haven't heard from him in a while. I think there have only been two days since he left in August that he hasn't been able to call. One was last week, the other was yesterday. I don't really expect to hear from him today either. He tells me not to watch the news, but I do because it helps me understand what is going on a little better. They really can't broadcast anything but speculation, so I don't put much stock in it right now. Everyone needs to realize that the only valid information we get from the news will be after the fact. There are embedded reporters with the troops out there who are only allowed to report on some of what is going on right now, but they can't say what is going to happen, just what already has. In the meantime, as far as I'm concerned, no news is good news. I am holding up pretty well, considering. I have a good feeling, so I'm not really worried, but I am always thinking about him, and I miss him terribly. I appreciate everyone who continues to keep him and his brothers and sisters in your prayers. Thank you.