This was done pre-deployment, but just wanted to share. I have always wanted to paint and so I thought that I would give it a try. Originally, Justin was going to fill the empty canvas but since he didn't really get around to it, I started playing and this is what I came up with. Hope you like it!

Our bobcat! He hangs out in our neighborhood since there are plenty of rabbits and other critters to eat. This was the first time that I had seen him and he is beautiful!

Can't remember if this is when Justin actually left or if it was the day before. We were ready and showed up to drop him off and, oops, scheduling error. The plane was never supposed to show up on Sat., but that wasn't communicated to the squadron. So he left 24 hours later which I think was even harder since I had to deal with all the emotions twice.

Saying our goodbyes to Daddy

Buddies

Hump Day!

It's hump day Wednesday and it is a tough one. I am realizing that I like it better when Justin calls me in the evening rather than in the morning. For one reason only; that I think of him all day long and miss him more when he calls in the morning. In the evening, I only have a couple hours and then it's off to bed.
So Justin called this morning and thus, there is definitely a hump to get over today. God is good, all the time. All the time, God is good! That is my motto for today and most days right now. I do have it pretty good. I live in a beautiful place. My son is healthy and happy, for the most part. I have been continually blessed by the people around me, especially now that Justin is deployed. And, I get to talk with my husband on the phone and send him emails whenever I want. This war is like no other. I have to say we have it pretty good, considering, well that we are in a war and all. I will still send him packages and letters though I am very glad that I have other modes of communication.
So here it is, I have to get this off my chest. And if any of you friends here in Tucson are reading, listen up!!
I am tired of you all hating it here! I like it here and will continue to like it as long as I live here. God has made this place and I plan on enjoying it because it and the people who live here are His Creation! Yes, it is hot, but so is everywhere else in the middle of the summer!
There, I said it and that is it. No more!!