One Foot in Front of The Other

These are our friends from Valley Ranch Baptist Church that threw Stephen a going away get-together at Twisted Root (one of his new favorite burger joints), whom have all made this experience of his leaving so much easier! We are so blessed to have them in our lives!!

Lately, life has seemed to be a bit like walking on a tight rope. I'm focusing intently on placing one foot in front of the other, trying so diligently not to peer too far ahead, or too far below, as the overwhelming circumstances around me could easily send me over the edge if I let them. So, I keep focused on each day as if it were my last step before the finish.

I'm sure most of you know my husband has headed off to his Officer Training Camp for the Air Force Reserve last week, as it is all I've been ranting about for a while now. I was dreading that day for a long time, as the whole application process lasted about a year and a half...and I knew it was coming the whole time. I had all the faith in the world he would get the job, and now I have all the faith in the world he's going to make it through.

The camp will be about 9 weeks long, and throughout I won't get to physically speak to him much. I believe I spoke to him twice this past week, which is actually more than I had expected, and for that I am feeling so blessed! We have been married just over 3 years now, and this is the first time we will be away from each other for more than a few weeks. I don't quite know how I will handle the time apart after the first two weeks or so, knowing I have several left.

This is why I must stay focused on making each day count. Rather than just trying to get by throwing pity parties for myself, I want to get the most out of this experience and live each day to the fullest. I want to use this experience to relate with and inspire others who may have husbands away from home to find new projects and explore new places, and things that help them develop a stronger sense of self and passion for life.

Recently I've realized music, one of my passions, has been missing in my life, so I've decided to pick up my guitar again and try playing even just a little each day. I'm hoping I'll be able to serenade him when he returns :). I also want to try knitting again. I may have to watch a u-tube video to figure out how to continue where I left of a year or two ago. Another thing I want to do is to try something new, or explore some place new with a friend each week to keep things interesting...maybe God will show me new passions through my outings of which I never realized I had!

I miss Stephen so much, but I'm trying my best to really make the most of this experience and not let his absence be an excuse to just let time pass me by. I'll be here until the end of April, and around May 1st I will get to see him graduate in Alabama :). From there, we will be heading out to Northern California for the month of May where he will be working with the the unit until beginning his 13 months of pilot training in Laughlin, South Texas. When our time finishes up there, we will finally end this crazy journey situated permanently in Northern California!

Spread the word if you know anyone that wants photo sessions here in Dallas before I leave, as I won't be here past the end of April. Give me a call if you want spring pictures, and I can schedule a session for you before I leave :).