One week down; two more to go

It's been a week now since my husband left on a three-week long mission to I-don't-know-where. One week down?! Wow, that was quick!! It's true that when you keep yourself busy, you hardly notice the days pass by. I hardly noticed those days that much. Last week, while we were talking on the phone before they headed out, those two words - three weeks were the hardest ones to say or even think of. I was so scared and all that and as much as I tried not to let him feel how worried I was at the time, he still perceived it. D is really good at it ;) It's so hard to hide something from him, especially when it comes to how I feel. The thought that he knows me that much by heart gives me an immeasurable joy.

This past week, we at least got to talk to each other more than we expected. We never thought we could, but we did. I even had that feeling that he'd never get the chance to e-mail me at least once a day. But, God surely does make a way where there seems to be no way. John informed me ahead of time that he won't be able to send me e-mails as much as he wants to because of them having a lot of things to do out there and for the fact that they only have three computers there for so many people to take turns to use. That's the reason we hardly get the chance to exchange e-mails with each other. If he's on, it's either I am still asleep or busy doing stuff around here. And if I am on, he's the one who's not available to hop online or he's out doing missions. One factor, too is the time difference. I am a couple of hours ahead of him which makes it a bit hard for us to come online at the same time. So, who would have thought that we at least are able to exchange a couple of e-mails a day? God is great indeed! It's kind of hard, but with the Lord's constant guidance and help, we're making it through, one day at a time.

Since he left, we haven't talked to each other on the phone - not once. I already got the feeling that for the whole three weeks he'll be out there, phone call is as close as it is impossible to ride on a flying broomstick with Harry Potter. [hehehe] It's just one of the many things we have to endure right now. I miss the sound of his voice, no doubt about that and I know he does miss mine, too. We just keep reminding each other that it's almost over, he will be home with me soon. If there's one thing my husband does even he's far, he keeps me strong and going. He always tells me how I am helping him make this deployment a less stressful, but he just doesn't know that he's actually the one who's helping me survive day after day in this situation that I am so new to everything. He just is such a great husband! Even if he is far, he never fails to make sure I am always well-taken care of :)

The first week came by so quickly and before I know it, third week is finally over! The first thing I want is to hear his sweet voice. He promised he will call as soon as he gets the chance to and I know he will keep his words :) He always does.