Day 1

I woke up this morning in peace.  As the time progressed toward the witching hour, my body started to feel funny, my mind was ok, but my body was manifesting all my emotions and I just felt off. I waited all morning to hear the call that you had promised me before you got on the plane and Isabella wanted to sing you happy birthday in that adorable voice of hers. I was ready, ready to let you know that I am strong, that I would not cry and that I would hold it down. Just wanted to verbalize it to you. I wanted to have the opportunity to let you know your lady is here to stay.  Wishing you well is something I wanted to say to you, not text to you. With this, I am left feeling confused and wanting to understand you. I know you don't like goodbyes baby, but it wasn't a goodbye. Your leaving is the catalyst  to the beginning of US.

With that, Isabella and I are headed out for our mommy daughter lunch and some school shopping. I'll make sure and take pictures along the way and post them here for you to see. I hope you can imagine being with us, laughing, giggling, and loving.


Almost one day down, I love you baby.

Addendum: I just read the newspaper and saw that 30 Americans were killed in Afghanistan today. :(