Negativity

I look back at this blog and I realize how negative I've been. There are so many positives to being an Army wife... and those are the things I point out to people when they stare at me, wide mouthed, after I tell them my husband reenlisted. I am ecstatic about this choice, but you would never imagine that after reading these entries. The only time I come to this website is when I am down and feel I need to vent. The remainder of the days are really ok. I look forward to moving to our next duty station, meeting new people, and getting settled in a new house and school district. I'm a bit of a tomboy, so I like having all his male friends around to bs with. Most of the time I feel I can relate better to guys than girls. I REALLY love the Army wife friends I made at the last duty station, so I feel positive that I'll make many more meaningful, lasting friendships. My husband's career is never in jeopardy... he doesn't have to worry about layoffs! Who can beat that! These are just a FEW of the positives I can list. For a realistic, border optimistic, person I sure seem negative!!! :)

More missions

Things have been a little better lately, with my emotional well-being anyhow. He re-enlisted a few days ago, and I couldn't be happier with his (our) choice. We got our orders, and we'll be stationed 3 and a half hours from home. This weekend, I intend to take a trip out there to check things out. This REALLY gives me something to look forward to. I also need to start checking into the schools out there- from the limited research I've already done, there seem to be a few in the area I'd like teaching for.
Today was the last day I'd talk to him for at least 3 weeks... around the first of November. It was hard, and I did break down when we were saying goodbye, but I certainly feel much stronger this time around than I did last time. I guess the experience was what I needed.
I miss him more than I ever thought I would. I hope I have shown him that I'm strong enough to let some of that strength seep into him. I know he's leaned on me and relied on me for this deployment, so I think I've achieved that much of my goal. I just want to be the best wife that I can.
God, keep my soldier safe.