Day 128

I was able to hear your voice tonight for the first time in well over a week. Although I know you're tired, you sounded so happy to be off the FOB and making movements toward home. I love hearing that smile in your voice, and I cannot wait to see the one on your face when you find me in a few days.

We always say that people don't understand deployment separation unless they've lived it... The fear, the worry, the loneliness can be unbearable. I believe though, that unless you've lived through everything I just listed, you cannot fully understand the joy and anticipation of the homecoming. Missing someone you haven't seen in a while just isn't the same thing... This is an entirely different ball game.

Tomorrow I will finish my list, just in case you happen to make it home early... I want to be fully prepared... None of this last minute rushing around stuff. I'm an Army Wife... Hurry up and wait is my motto. ;)

I love you. I love you. I love you. I can never tell you that enough. Be safe. Godspeed. Goodnight.