Tuesday, February 2, 2010

the hardest thing...

Saying good-bye is never easy. I never knew it could be this hard. Watching Jason say good-bye to Paige and telling her "he was going to bring her a star" was so hard to watch. (Paige refers to the Army logo as "daddy's new star") We were so glad to be able to spend a little extra time with him when they changed his flight plan. When we said good-bye, we knew it wasn't forever, but in the 11 years we have been together, this is the longest we have been apart. I know that he will work hard to earn his phonecalls and I have already started writing letters. Coming back home was harder than I every anticipated. Seeing his boots by the door that he had worn just a few days before and his pillow just as he'd left it was the hardest thing to deal with. Being home for over 9 hours, I can't seem to really get myself together. I know this time will go fast (or I pray it will), but it doesn't stop the ache. I am SO proud of Jason and all that he is going to accomplish and I am praying for him and our family daily. I am more in love with him than I have ever been and I am so lucky to be married to such a wonderful man! I thank God each and every day for our marriage. I want to thank everyone who has been praying for us. We have definately felt them!
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  1. S. GloverFebruary 3, 2010 at 8:59 AM

    The first couple weeks are the hardest - stay strong (Army strong!) and you will soon find your groove as a "married single parent". Love and prayers! <3

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  2. Nathaniel and BethanyFebruary 4, 2010 at 6:28 AM

    Praying for you! Wish I could come and stay to help pass the time! I love you!

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  3. Jason|Rachael JerniganFebruary 4, 2010 at 10:30 AM

    Me too! That would be great!

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JaNuArY

Well, it's 2009! Where has the time gone? We are looking forward to a great year!
Paige, 17 months now, is the joy of our lives! She is so much fun and everyday makes us smile and laugh. She is growing up so much and talking more and more! It's getting colder now, so we have to play inside alot. Her sandbox sits empty for the winter. Soon enough, it will be spring and we will be out and about! We are planning on planting a garden - she will love being in the dirt. It will be a great outdoor activity!
Jason is still traveling back and forth to Phoenix, which is a long drive for him, but he and I are so thankful that he has a good job! He is currently involved in our church's Men's Fraternity and is the director of our AWANA's TREK (junior high) group (as am I). We are also involved in a young families group as well.
I am still staying at home and enjoying the precious time I have with Paige. I also babysit my friend's little boy as well. They are great friends already! :)
We are planning for more children, and are sure it will happen in God's time! We are so thankful for all of His provisions in our lives! HAPPY 2009!