On his way...

David just called to tell me that his boat will be on the way home in about six hours! Words cannot describe how excited I am! It has been quite a long project. I have so much respect and admiration for single moms and military moms that I never had before. I am amazed at their strength and endurance and know that the Lord esteems them so highly!

Over the last few weeks while David has been gone, I have realized how incredibly blessed I am. I have a husband that I miss when he is away. I have a husband whose absence is unmistakable. I have a husband who I am so in love with. My boys have a daddy who they think can do anything. How many times did I hear..."dad can fix it when he gets home...." or, "i can't wait to tell daddy that when he gets home..." or, "when IS daddy coming home".... I have missed David so much. I have missed having him sit across the table from me every morning while we have our quiet times. I've missed getting a text in the middle of the day to check on me. I've missed the chaos that happens when he walks in the door because everyone is so excited that he's home. I've missed having him sit across from me at dinner and laughing with him about every thing the kids did or said through the day. I've missed laying my head on his shoulder. I've missed him. I can't wait to see him! Just two more days, just two more days!

I've also realized how blessed I am by my friends and family. Oh. my. goodness. They have put up with so much. They have prayed so much. My phone has been full with texts from all of my friends and family checking on me daily. My neighbors did my yard. My sweet coworkers have spent so much of our prayer times praying for David and me. I can't even count the number of texts they've sent to see if there is any new news. I think I've been a little high maintenance lately.

My parents have been so amazing. Don't forget that my dad WALKED to the er when I had to take Jacob and that my mom has been available to me every second. That they have taken us out to dinner; helped me keep my house in order and just been there for me. They are so wonderful to us. They have prayed their hearts out for us. I'm so thankful for them.

Amanda and Greg, Michele and Brannon, and Amy and Bryan. These sweet friends have cooked me dinner, listened to me do my best not to cry. Kept my kids for an entire day when I had to go out of town. Let me come over during those hard afternoon hours. Called to check on me. Let my kids go crazy in their houses. Loved me. Prayed for me. I'm so blessed.

My Lord. He is so good. He has been my rock. His Word is so alive to me. He has drawn me to Him and shown me that I am indeed a strong woman in Him. That I really can do everything through Him. That He really does not get tired. That He really does care. That He really does have purpose in everything and that when we wait on Him, we really are strengthened.

Thanks for praying for us. We are planning a big homecoming party...lots of balloons, a sign, some apple pie and a good, well rounded meal for my man. I can't wait to show you pictures. I love you!