Before we joined the Air Force someone told me "You will miss your family but the time you do get to spend together will be so much sweeter. So special." I have to admit that this is very true. Since becoming an Air Force Wife (and Mom) I am so busy tending to the duties that come with tending to a home and caring for my blessings that I don't have to much time to miss my extended family. Every once in a while I'll let myself miss them and sometimes it hurts but I have found the time I get to spend with them is so sweet. I cherish it and look forward to it. I no longer take it for granted.
We have had a fabulous time so far with Gran and Chief. The kids always love to come and spend time here because they get away with so much more and everything is so new and exciting. I look forward to it because sometimes I just need a break, need some help in tending to the children. What Mother doesn't? My Mom is such a blessing and so is my Sister. They help me take care of the babies while I'm here, some days I get to sleep in, I am allowed to shower without having to jump out every five minutes or have two little people accompany me.
I don't really care for the reason we are here but God will send someone along to rent our property. Some days I have more faith than others. At times it is easy to get discouraged. Still I am getting three weeks to spend 'at home'.
We have been able to see everyone from Grandview Pines Baptist Church and that is always a great thing. The Holy Spirit truly dwells there. He is always moving and working. Maybe one day we will be full time members there again and can work with our friends and family.
Emotions are strange things because while I'm having a great time and enjoying every minute I also miss home. My husband is away and I miss his touch and smile. Hearing his voice on the phone only makes me long for him more but after 9 weeks of basic training and the past two months of nights I believe three weeks are not that hard. At least he can call, text and Skype with me and I am already use to not having him in bed with me. I miss ALL my friends back home. It has been strange not having to go here, there and yonder for play dates! I miss it! The most material thing I miss? My couch. I have a spot in my couch that my rear fits perfectly on and it is already broken in! Here the couch doesn't know my bottom so it is a little awkward!
Now I guess I need to try and get some sleep.
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