It's been a while.
Nothing really has changed.
He went to Camp, came back with an 'E'.  Then he went to more training, came back with an AAM.  Both amazing accomplishments and I'm proud of him.  Thought he was going to air assault school.  He knew that I didn't want him to leave again; it was getting harder to have him keep coming and going like he was.  I didn't want him to go, but I knew that he really wanted to do this.  And he understood that even though I didn't want him to leave, that I was still proud of  him and would support him.  But he couldn't go.  Some mix up.  And that got him down a little.  On the upside, now we can plan a vacation when both of us aren't working- and before classes start again.  He'll be gone again once fall quarter starts- he has a co-op, and I'll be on campus keeping busy with classes and my sorority.

He's officially met the family- at least the important ones.  He'll fit in quite well

It's independence day.  Have you thanked a service man/woman today?  If not, you should.  It's because of them, and all those that came before them, that our country is the way it is.  We're Free- we have Rights.  We are unlike any other nation in the world.  And we take our Freedom for granted, sometimes.

So today, take a moment and think about our country.  Be happy that you live in 'the Land of the Free and the Home of the Brave'.  Be proud to be an American. 

As if I couldn't wait any longer.  Down to the single digits.  I think it's harder to wait now, than it was before.  I feel more impatient- if that's even possible.  Still just trying to keep myself busy so I don't go crazy with impatience.  I've gone the whole summer before without seeing any of my friends.  But this... It's different.  I've only heard from him once.  I guess that's what gets me.  I could go the whole 3 months without seeing him, I know I could.  I've done it before.  But not being able to talk to him.  That's harsh.  That's what gets me the most.  It's not like I could call him or get online at the end of the day and ask about how his day went.  I can't email him in hopes of getting a quick response a few hours later.  All I can do is write to him.  And hope, possibly, maybe get a letter back.  Not being able to talk to him is the worst part.  Makes me value the times we do have together more.  Because I don't know how long it will be till I get to hear anything from him.  Not talking to him everyday, or at least every week, is difficult.  Not being able to hear that he still cares for me.  Now that's hard.  All I have to go off of is a letter and a couple emails he sent me.  But how much can things change?
Worried about that too.  How much can things change?  And if they do, will I be ok with it?

*Breath*  Almost there. 

If I had to do this all over again- just to see him for the 4 days before he takes off again- I would.  There is nothing better than seeing him.  No matter how many days we'll get.  I guess those girls are right ~ there is nothing stronger than the love between a soldier and his sweetheart.  <3