On Wednesday, August 20th, Todd graduated from Flight School as an Honor Graduate, one of the top three in his class of 50 students. What can I say, I'm married to a genius. That afternoon, we hopped in the Penske and said goodbye to Alabama. We drove for two and a half days and rolled into Midway, Utah late Friday night.
We spent last week moving into our new house and hanging out with family. Highlights: watching my brother Ryan be ordained to the Melchezedik Priesthood; floating the Provo River; wakeboarding (just Todd); and just being around our families.
On Labor Day, we got in the car again and drove to Sacramento, California. This is the first stage of Todd's pre-mobilization training, and I came with him for the first week and a half - the last ten days I get to live with Todd other than "visits" for the next 13 months. It's a bittersweet time for us. We're so thankful for every day we are still together, but we definitely feel the clock ticking. It bites to be able to count down how many days we have left until we separate. I feel like crying a lot, but then I tell myself to wait - love these days together, and cry later. I'll have plenty of time for that down the road.
Okay, one picture. Here is where we ate lunch yesterday. We were so excited to be back in California so we could taste this deliciousness!
11 comments:
That is so sad, I want to cry for you... Call us soon, we are loving Logan, I start my job on the 8th of Sep. but we need to hang out sometime. Hey what about the babyshower?
-Nick
glad your move went smoothly. yeah, sounds like there's a rough road ahead...but you guys are strong--you can do it. sorry we're not close by to be a support.
Is it lame that I cried while reading your blog? You two are amazing and I am sad you have to be apart, but hopefully the time will fly! I plan on hanging with you while I have the opportunity of living somewhat close to you! Can't wait to see you!
It's just not the same anymore. I'm sad your not here in Alabama, Kate asked where you were on Sunday, she and I both miss you! I'm glad you were my visiting Teacher I really enjoyed getting to know you and being part of you and your husbands adventures here in Alabama. I'm so excited for you and your new adventure as a mommmy, your going to be so great. I'm so glad you made it to Utah safety. I truly believe there is a reason for everything and being apart from you husband has got to be so hard, but I'll be praying for you. Your the best and Alabama misses you already.
YAY! So glad you're back. Er, well, on this side of the country...and that you'll be back so close to me so soon. Can't wait to see you!
We are sure thinking about you guys...glad that you have a few last days together -- I know you are making them count. We are proud of Todd and what he is going to be doing, and we will be thinking of you and hoping that getting the house set-up and the rest of the pregnancy goes smoothly.
we're thinking of you guys. I'm so glad you got to go to Sacramento with Todd, even if just for 10 days. Can't wait to see you this weekend!!!
im glad your having fun. weekends are just not the same without you guys!!!
You guys are troopers. You'll have lots of friends praying for you!
I have a huge stockpile of Kleenex. Come visit me after Todd leaves. We love that guy and pray that time flies while he's gone and that he comes home safely.
You're such a trooper. I don't know if I'd have as much courage as you do but I hope so because that's exactly the right thing to do,.. cherish the moment and cry later.
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