This Seat is Saved

I took a small hiatus from the blog but I'm back! A lot has happened since July; I started a three jobs, but quit two of them. Eventually settled on a position as a Exceptional Children teacher. Then my husband and I went on our honeymoon. It was the most magical time together. There was one minor hiccup, but what would any adventure be without a few "hurricanes" (one literal, one figurative!). But I'd have to say the biggest event over the past few months, has been my husband deployment.

I knew the day would arrive, and I tried to prepare in every way possible. But, having never gone through this before, I'm having to take every day at a time. As a transplant to the great South, I'm still finding my way around, making new friends, and keeping myself busy. I'm so thrilled to have the teaching job, and to have made some great girlfriends. It surely hasn't been the easiest fete making new friends in this small town, but I'm doing it. As for keeping busy, I decided to train for races: a 15K in December, and "maybe" a half marathon in the spring. Yet, however busy I try to make my days, there is always time for thinking about my husband. I really miss him, and wish he was home with me now. The most difficult part of my day is right when I arrive home from work. The house is so quiet and I know that my husband won't be walking through the door after his day at work. I play music, turn on the TV, or find other ways to keep my mind away from the silence. All in all, I'm doing very well. I have moments of sadness, but keeping a positive attitude is the best thing.

So while I'm at home, and my husband is doing his job, I'm saving this seat for his return. It's our favorite spot to drink wine and watch the sunset. I can't wait for him to get home. I love you Brian.