A Week Like No Other

We filled Justin's R&R time at home with everything we could think of: A trip to COSI- the science Museum, the Zoo, Chuck E Cheeses, Gym class, a party at home, and Livi's baby dedication! It was a fabulous week but I think Liv might expect it from now on. Personally, I'm ready for the old routine but terribly sad it won't include Justin. We dropped him off at the airport today and realized it will be another 5 months before we see him again. Olivia's withdraw this time is much worse. She warmed right up to her Daddy and quickly decided he was her favorite again. She calls for him hourly and watches the door. It breaks my heart but I know, like last time, we will both grow accustom to his absence eventually. Justin did, however, equip my computer with a new camera while he was home so we can have family chat times with him. I can't wait to do that. We also finished Justin's Aviation Management resume while he was home and will be looking for a civilian version of what he is doing now. We feel our time in the Army has been served and it's someone else's turn to brave the high tempo lifestyle. Please keep us in your prayers as the next 6 months will be very uncertain and a bit stressful. Thank you all for the encouragement! It is greatly appreciated.