Life...what a crazy crazy ride its been. One week ago the other half of my heart marched into a hangar with 297 other soldiers ending a lifetime away from their loved ones. As I sat there watching him turn in his weapon and grin from ear to ear I couldn't hold in my excitement, 
I was a kid again, squealing and screaming everytime his gorgeous face popped onto the screen. My knees were so weak with anticipation that they were shaking even before the door was open to make way for their entrance. I was forced to stand right in front of him as he stood straightfaced in formation for what seemed like a good hour (realtime = about 5 minutes!). All the while I'm making "I love you" gestures and getting into my runners pose so we can lock lips and arms as soon as possible. Nothing in life can prepare you for the emotion that runs through your body when you come face to face with knowing your soulmate has safely returned from the pits of hell to be one with you again. It was like nothing else in the world made more sense than that moment when our lips met for the first time after 6 months. There are really no words that can accurately illustrate how I feel about my husband, I never ever thought a love could be this strong. These past 15 months he was at the mercy of a force much stronger than we'll ever know, how lucky am I, along with 297 other f
amilies, to be able to look into the eyes, kiss once more, and be held so passionately by the man that hangs my moon. This truly is one of those makes you stop in your tracks, heart pounding, never want to be without it kind of loves...What I can't leave out about this memorable night is that as overwhelmed as my heart was there was also laughter that I wouldn't give back. I made mention of being weak in the knees earlier, well I literally was weak. Erik and I made a grand plan to meet at a specific destination, well being the eager beaver I was to touch him I deviated. Just before our hands met my knee went crashing into the floor. There was nothing any of us could do but laugh, and we did. I know that whoever saw me will never forget it. My knight in green ACU's had to carry me out of the hangar because there was no way I could do it myself!!! Yes, I keep our lives full of surprise, fun, and best of all humor!!!
I have never felt more humbled and appreciative of all the things God has given me in this life. Erik makes me feel completely alive and our children make me see all the beauty in life when everything seems so dark. My family and very close friends are an amazing part of this craziness...they truly keep me sane in these tough and happy times!!!
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