Tasting the Life of a Pilot's Wife

Well, here we are.

It seems as though I have prepared my whole life for this, but really no one is prepared to send their husband away. It is only a mission, but its still hard. Once he is out the door, a whole whirlwind of emotions take over. First there is the emotion of; HECK YES, a week to myself, and after a night that goes away quickly... then there is the emotion of what ifs. As we know, being a military wife, you are always concerned and worrying even if it's a simple everyday trip they take. We as women DO NOT see it that way. I am, like most, a worry wart to the extreme. But hey, i guess it beats the alternative.

Anyhow, he is safe, and I cant believe the technology these days. KUDDOS to the military spouses before the days of computers and iphones and ipods and ipads... and ya, you get the point...I can't even begin to wonder what it was like before all of these sweet things we take for granted.

My grandma is a great reminder of how life was "back in the day." She was a military spouse for 22 years, and she has the heart of gold. Waiting patiently for letters from my grandpa that could sometimes take months to arrive... COULD YOU IMAGINE THAT NOWADAYS?

I thank god that we are able to have the abilities now to talk to our spouses/ boyfriends/ significant others in all ways imaginable. It's pretty crazy to think about, and I really really admire and look up to those that couldn't have the advances of technology like we do, and have the resources as we do now to keep in touch with our loved ones. So my hat goes off to the lovely spouses of that generation.

IN OTHER NEWS:

I am loving my new job, working at a bank is SOOOO less stressful, and I come home not being a Bitch. So hey, thats a great START! I have made some pretty awesome friends here in Washington and am looking forward to our future together. Also, some Vance Spouses are here, and I am forever grateful for that!

 It's so true with what they say, that your military friends are the ones you will remain friends with! At first I was doubtful, but now I am beyond blessed with amazing friends, near and far! You all know who you are! Also I have to give a HUGE shout out to Christian's new squad. They are great and all have been welcoming with open arms. I am enjoying all my time here so far, and am looking forward to the next 3 years of Washignton, and what it has to offer.

UPCOMING TRIPS: 
We are headed to Florida for a few days over thanksgiving break for Christians grandfathers memorial service. He  passed away earlier this year, and we all now have a perfect time to say our goodbyes. It's going to be a very very very tough few days, but as a family I know we all will love on each other and begin to heal.

That's really all I can think of for now,

Till next time:
Alaina