Taste of the Air Force

So this is what it will be like when David is off flying and serving our country. The first night he was in Ohio, I didn't think I could last the rest of the week. Sadie woke me up in the middle of the night barking with her hackles up. I was pretty sure I was going to have to stay at my parents for the rest of tho week. However, I some how fell asleep that night after settling the dog down. I think the neighbors got home and the car door shutting woke up the little pup. When I woke up Monday morning to my alarm; I realized two things. One, I was extremely tired. Two, I survived. I made it my first night of being a lone.
The next few nights got easier and easier. I slowly was able to turn off more lights as the week went on. Eventually by Friday night, there were no lights on in the house and I was able to actually sleep. I still missed David like crazy. He is my best friend. I never realized how much I depend on him, just for my day to day venting sessions. When he was gone, Sadie had to fill in. Which, she is a great listener and all, but not a good advisor.
I have decided that I will make it when David goes to serve our country. I am going to try to get more involved in the foster kids program and hopefully I will also be able to volunteer down at the community center for seniors. I am still involved with the Optimist Club which I love. I am probably going to drop to part time when he leaves, so that I will be able to go on long weekends to visit David, but also be able to volunteer more. I plan on taking self-defense classes. Also, I have asked David to make sure I know how to shoot his gun. :) JUST IN CASE!!!! I have pepper spray and a taser... but I want to make sure I KNOW how to use his gun, if I need it.
All in all, I am excited for all the new revenues opening up for us. Plus, it is like a whole new honeymoon when he is home. Talk about falling in love, deeper than before, when we see each other again. <3
*Learning to Stifle is getting easier...*