OK, so far I'm doing just fine. Hyrum left on Friday and I actually did remarkably well at the airport goodbye. It was sort of like ripping off a band-aid, we just hugged and said goodbye and then he was gone. Then today, as I was doing a load of laundry, I came across a pair of his socks. They were pretty dirty, he had mowed the lawn and then weed whacked the yard as well so they were covered in grass with dirt and sweat mixed in. OK, here is the crazy part. I started to cry. I just thought how for the next 6 months I won't have his socks to wash. I won't have my husband around to mow my lawn and keep the yard looking so nice. People think that when your husband leaves you will miss these big things in life. But really it's the little things, like washing a pair of socks.
I don't look forward to ironing his Sunday shirt that he wore last week...I'm gonna need more tissues!
That was a very sweet post. I agree with the little things! I wish you a very speedy 6 months. Take care. Adrienne
ReplyDeleteWhat a coincidental thing for you to have posted about. I remember sitting on the floor to have a good cry while folding laundry after Gary had gone. It was the first load I'd washed since he left and I knew it would be the last in a long while with his clothing in it. Who knew this was a common thing to feel sad about? I also had a hard time once his smell had worn off of his pillow and I finally gave up and wash the pillow case. You are right, it is the little things. I missed having someone tell me I looked pretty on the way to church and someone to roll my eyes with when Audrey said something particularly teenagery. Good luck to you and hang in there! The good news is that 6 months will indeed go by and soon you'll have dirty yard socks again. Love you Rachelle! We'll keep you in our prayers- Jenn
ReplyDeleteThinking of you...can't really imagine what you are going through, but two things for sure, you are a super capable woman and it is okay to cry even over the little things.
ReplyDeleteI wish I could be there to hang out with you and keep you company for a bit. You've always been there for me when I felt homesick or needed a friend. I've been thinking of you and how amazing you are. I hope that those Towns, Emo, and sweet Julian keep you so busy that Hyrum will be back before you know it.
ReplyDeleteWow... I am so glad for the things you fabulous ladies(military wives)give up for the safety of me and my little family... Thank you so much!!! By the way... I am really, really missing all of my YW ladies and friends who have moved away from me lately... Love You All!!
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