Another Month Finished

It feels so wonderful to finish a month and to know we are that much closer to being done with this deployment. May has been a whirlwind of activity and has definitely kept me on my toes. I kept a little girl and got a glimpse of what it will be like when Em starts preschool in the fall. I saw my sweet niece graduate from preschool and got a glimpse into the future for her.

Of course projects always keep us busy and they seem to be ongoing. I have found this month that if it has never before had any problems it will now break just because he is deployed and it can! I have also found so far everything is fixable with the help of the sweet people God has put in my life. I am so thankful for Godly neighbors who have been such a blessing to help me when things become broken and I just can't figure it out. I have learned by watching one couple what true giving of yourself and your time is. They give is such a humble and joyful way and teach their children the same. May I have the same joy to give to others. I know the joy of giving has helped me the most when I am feeling down and sorry for myself!

Now summer sets in and we parents batten down the hatches for laughter and swimming and the list goes on and and on. Trips are planned and more projects put in place. I can't help but look forward in July for that is the most important month to me. That is the half way point. From there everything will all be down hill. This long deployment with almost be over and I will be that much closer to seeing my best friend and love everyday. Sweet thoughts.

I turn thirty in June. I joke about being upset but not really. How could I be upset when I have such a sweet family and a wonderful life spread out in front of me. Most important the I am the Lord's child. I took the time to reread the gospel of John this month. Oh, how it restores the joy of our salvation! How wonderful to know that Jesus did everything for me and you! Take time to read it through again in its entirety and see the wonder.