"The reason it hurts so much to separate is because our souls are connected..."

Let the countdown begin...

The Beginning of Our Journey

This is an email that I sent to my cousin (with some more tidbits added since I sent it to her), but it basically sums up our new adventure so far - enjoy!

"I've been able to talk to Troy on his cell phone since Monday night - so everything is fine and hunky dory since I'm able to hear his voice. He is at Fort Jackson now, getting processed and all that jazz and after this week they will lock up his phone. The recruiter says I'll hear from him from time to time on Sundays...so that is something to look forward too. I'm actually going to have to mail him some paper/stamps if he doesn't buy any when he gets his extra supplies, because that is one thing we didn't have time to get.

We thought Troy was leaving this Tuesday, but luckily his recruiter called and said he had to be at the hub in Greensboro at 12:30 on Monday (and it was 11:30am on Monday when he called!) His recruiter swears he told Troy that he had to be at the hub on Monday instead of Tuesday - maybe he did, maybe he didn't. Either way, I had an hour left to spend with him. So I had to fly to Target and buy the stuff he needed - socks, shampoo, soap case, toothbrush holder etc. - while he showered. We were a little unprepared. haha But luckily being the awesome Target navigator that I am, I was in and out of there within 15 minutes ... and in and out of Wal-mart within 5. So we made it to the hub on time and we said our goodbyes - then I had to go to work :(

So I did my crying while I was getting ready to go to the salon, and while I drove to Winston-Salem. Luckily I was rather busy at work to keep my mind occupied - so that passed time with ease. I called Troy on the way home from work since he was still in Raleigh and wouldn't be leaving for Fort Jackson until the next day. So day one was easy enough once I got over the shock that we would have a quick little goodbye. I've spent the last two nights with my Mama - and I'm going home tonight since I have to work tomorrow. So as of now I think I'm going to be ok while he is away. His parents live 6 minutes from our apartment, and Mama is 20 minutes away, if I should need anything. I've also set goals for myself to accomplish while he is gone, so I won't just sit around and sulk. :)"

I am curious to see how my bills will be since its just a one woman show around our apartment now. I imagine my grocery bill going way down...Troy eats, a lot. haha Troy and I think that the grocery bill will go down, the electricity bill will go up and everything else will stay about the same. haha I have a rather bad habit of leaving lights on in rooms when I'm not in them. haha ...and I like a nice toasty apartment, so I will probably run the heat a little higher than my precious Troy would. :) So we will see, and I will keep you guys posted! :)

Its begun

Troy has arrived at Fort Jackson. I will see him again in April.

Also, I got the new job in the other salon. I've been there for about a week an a half, and I love it! I'm staying busy busy busy. Which hopefully will make the time pass quickly.

Two weeks...

In two weeks Troy will be leaving for basic training. I honestly don't think it will sink in fully until the day before I drop him off.

Hopefully I will be getting a new job soon. I've applied at another salon with better hours and location for me to grow my clientele. I go for a second interview today. Keep the prayers coming my way! I hope it works out! :) That way I can keep busy and bring in the money while Troy is away ;)

Keep us in your prayers! :)

Next Month...

Troy is leaving for basic training next month.

Its not unusual for me to tear up on the way to work in the morning these days. Knowing Troy will be leaving next month is finally starting to sink in. I'm in the process of trying to get things organized for when I will be living by myself.

Its going to be super hard not being able to talk to him whenever I want too. I know this is what he wants to do, so I am 110% supportive. ...and I am excited about the new life that we will be starting. The life of a military family. I just need to get through basic training, which will sort of be my basic training to living apart from him while he is serving our country. All I know is that God is in control. I know this was in God's plan before I was even introduced to my husband - God molded me into the person I am so I will be able to adapt easily to the changes in my life.

I know there are women everywhere who have gone through (and are going through) what I am going through at this very moment. I know the transition can be made smoothly, from seeing your husband everyday - to not being able to talk to him for a few months. Troy is doing an amazing thing by serving our country. I love him for it - and I respect every man and woman out there serving and those who have served!

These next few weeks are going to be different and maybe even a little difficult for me and Troy. So please keep us in your prayers. *God will be there with us through the very end. :)

123 Days

There are only 123 days until Troy leaves for boot camp. I'm not sure what I'm going to do with myself when I am officially living on my own for eight months. Troy doesn't know either! haha For example, I have been in the apartment by myself for about 6 hours tonight and I am board out of my mind. :) I think I have texted Troy 10 times, telling him I was board. haha I keep telling myself that I will have a new routine while Troy is gone - and I believe that to be true. So hopefully I won't be board out of my mind ;)

I know for sure while Troy is gone I will be spending a lot of time down the street with my new nephew! He is due to enter the world January 5, 2010. So we are super excited about his arrival. I am throwing Troy's sister a baby shower on November 15th at our apartment, so I have been planning and all of that fun stuff :)

I'll probably blog a lot while Troy is gone too...lol So, I'll keep you posted ;)