Well, I must say that this has been a rather emotional week. And it is only Monday! Thankfully, I am at the end of another day and not the beginning. I've been rather teary ever since late Saturday night as I was counting sheep while trying to fall asleep. Let me tell you this, counting sheep does NOT work when your mind keeps wandering back to your husband who has been away for almost three months... I don't think I ever made it past three sheep before I started day dreaming (or rather "night dreaming" while I was still awake) about graduation day and the ten days of leave. We are now in the single digits and needless to say, I think that this will be The longest week of my entire life. Nine days until I see my wonderful husband face to face! We're in the single digits, folks! Yesterday, I got to see a picture of Cameron. I was shocked to see how tan he is now but he looks absolutely fantastic! I am so proud of him and all that he has accomplished. He is even the fastest sprinter in his company! I am looking forward to the days ahead and finally getting to be in his arms again. Over the course of the past few months, I have noticed that I cry at the most simple things. Letters that I receive, seeing pictures of marines (especially mine!) online, songs on the radio... It always seems to be the worst on days that I actually wear makeup too. We're going to be doing this for at least the next four years (possibly more). There are days when we both struggle a lot and days when we wonder how we're ever supposed to just keep going. Ultimately though, God will always provide. He's always there and he will carry us through when we don't think that we can go any further. He provides peace and rest and whenever I start thinking that I can't do it, He is quick to remind me that I can and that all I have to do is trust Him. He'll take care of the rest. This has been such an emotional journey full of ups and downs but I am looking forward to what is to come! I should probably invest in some waterproof mascara though...