Days Two and Three

So, I'm not PLANNING on writing every day that Michael's gone, but we'll see. Sometimes, in fact, quite often, I just like to write.
So, yesterday was a trying day- I'll spare you the dull and whiny details. All in all I'm pretty grateful that I'm home and safe! No Complaints here!
I got a short phone call from Michael. He's having a little bit of difficulty with some stupid finicky stuff, but I'm sure he'll be fine. I think maybe he's just frustrated. I just try to encourage him and keep him smiling! I just remind him that he's loved, and I didn't let on how frustraeted I was yesterday, or what a tough day it was- he had no clue! I'm proud of myself for that, because really they weren't major problems, it helps me learn to better rely on myself, and frankly he doesn't need the added stress. Like I said "dress rehearsal" is good practice. It was a short phone call, but I'm quite grateful for it. Maybe I'll be lucky and get another soon!
I've been frustrated because I haven't been able to write to my brother (he's mid-address as the Army often makes the soldiers...it takes a bit to get an address) but the best thing happened yesterday! Apparently, yesterday he graduated from BCT. I GOT A PHONE CALL! It was too short, as they always are, but we got to talk for a good 5-10 minutes! The best part is he said that a funny letter I sent him kept him laughing during guard duty! (at about 3 am with nothing to do) He said he really enjoyed it which made my day.




I talked to my mother as well. Her favorite Uncle, my Great Uncle Kenny was apparently in the AF. He framed and sent her HIS WINGS! Apparently, and quite unfortunately, he has several grandkids in the service who don't really stay in touch with him, and he can't get out much because his wife has Alzheimer's. Since they could care less, and he has always adored my mother, he sent them to her! He and his wife live in X state, and it's great why- he promised his wife that once he was out of the service he would take her home to live. *swoon* Those wings meant the world to my mother. I've never met him (that I can remember at least) and have heard so much, and I've wanted to contact him so I decided there's no time like the present! I wrote him a letter telling him what I've been up to, and a little about myself. He apparently is quite impressed and very much enjoyed the letter. I'm going to call him soon and see if I can't continue to stay in contact with him. He's important.
So, a bad day turned out wonderfully!
Just 14 days to go! Sheesh!