Merry Christmas!
I know- I've not been the greatest about blogging lately- I'm trying to be better about it- but its hard when I don't feel like there's much to talk about that would interest you. Hopefully 2012 will be exciting and I will have lots to write about!
Anyway, this Christmas I was lucky enough to have Randy HOME. That right there was enough for me. I didn't need one single other thing. We've done a Christmas deployment, and they SUCK. There's no other way around it. Everything reminds you about your loved one- the empty seat at the table, spending time with their family, collecting their gifts for them to open upon their return... ugh. It makes me teary eyed just thinking about it.
We were also lucky this year that we were able to go home for Christmas. While it wasn't a white Christmas in PA, it was still Christmas at home with our families. I know the odds are against us at this point- the Marine Corps has been kind to us as far as proximity to home, but I know it won't always be that way. So that makes each holiday we spend at home even better.
I'm still having a hard time believing that there are only 2 days left in 2011. I honestly don't know where the time has gone, but I'm happy that this year that included a deployment went by as quickly as it did. I could not have done it without the support of my fantastic friends and family. Thanks to those that called, wrote, visited, and supported me when I needed it. It was definitely a challenging year.
2012 will be great- although I am less than thrilled about my impending 30th birthday- blah. The boy is gearing up for training that could potentially change his future in the Marine Corps, and I am just along for the ride here in VA. We had to cancel the cruise because of that training- which really really sucks- but I know in the end it was the best decision, and hopefully once we are through the training, we will have an opportunity to cruise again. It turns out those "grown up" decisions are not so fun!
I am looking forward to what the future holds... it will definitely be interesting!
You guys are Awesome. Don't worry about the grown up decision that you had to make, I know Randy pretty well and I gotta say that you're right it's a decision that is tough to make but in the end you guys will both be happier and better off with what that will bring. I can't wait!
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