I'm Back!

Hi!

It's been a long time since I've blogged, but I know you all understand. Ryan was home! He came home on August 2. He was going to be on a flight coming in at 5:02, but he called and told me he was able to get on a flight coming in around noon. He was very clear that he wanted me there on time so he didn't have to wait. I got there just before noon with plenty of time. However, that flight was delayed for a couple hours. But, God provided! I met a dear friend who was getting on the plane Ryan was getting off. Since we both had time to kill, we had a lovely conversation. I am sure I would have been running in circles around the airport without her there.

As I waited for Ryan, other people where there waiting for loved ones. I just wanted them to GO AWAY! haha I didn't want anyone intruding on my special moment of seeing Ryan for the first time in over seven months. They did clear out just a little before I saw my dark complected man in his uniform. So handsome!

I drove us home, and it didn't take very long (an hour or two at the most) before I looked and Ryan and said, "It almost feels like you never left." He said he'd just been thinking the same thing.

Ryan was so sweet while he was home. Washing dishes and giving me back-rubs. Being understanding and supportive. I may have been extra sweet, too. We definitely appreciated each other and being together.

We had a lovely time at Ryan's sister's wedding (except that I sliced my finger open when I was already running late in getting ready for pictures--I'm talented that way!).

Even though I had to go back for teacher work week at school, we fit in lots of fun that next week. Taking the dogs swimming, going shooting, going for walks, going on a riverboat ride, going out to eat, etc. We had a small open house for Ryan the next weekend, and after that school started and time flew :(

Ryan left on Thursday. I had a really rough morning remembering all the good times we had when he was home and feeling the house was very empty without him, but I am starting to remember the benefits of living alone. (Control of the remote!!!)

Now we're mostly caught up!

Jordon (Mrs. Hoover to those students who have started reading my blog.)