I am so happy right now. I just came back from my road trip adventure of going to see my sailor. He looked so handsome in his uniform. But I'm getting ahead of myself... :D
His parents and I packed up Wednesday night and left from their lovely little home early (extremely early) Thursday morning. We embarked on the 13 1/2 hour drive happily: just the thought of seeing him made us glad to travel any distance. It was hard for them though because I know they were tired. They never once said a negative word though and they made me feel so welcome for the ride.
His brother flew in from Arizona to surprise him. We picked him up at the airport that Thursday night. I was so geeked after we checked in to our rooms on base that I could hardly sleep. But I did end up getting a couple hours of snooze before the big graduation day.
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| Like the guy in the middle. See? |
They marched in and I got my first glimpse of him in nine weeks. He was so slim and fit and handsome in his dress whites.
At the very end they called Liberty and we ran to look for each other. It really was something special. I wonder if his brother got that on camera, it would be so awesome. But here's a peek at what Liberty Call is like.
We were so happy to see each other and he was so glad and surprised to see his brother from Arizona. We spent the day together after a few minor details were tended to (like getting his cellphone turned back on and his curfew for liberty figured out). We had lunch at a Thai place not too far from the base because that's what he wanted. I didn't like the food there much. But at least we got to spend hours together just laughing and joking around.
Soon we had to take him back to the base. He had already told us that we'd have to, and that he'd leave for the airport that night. We met him there in the wee hours of the morning. His flight was set to leave around four or so in the am. So I got a couple hours rest and woke up around midnight to get to the airport. We brought him his cell phone and a duffel bag with his personal stuff that he couldn't have during basic training.
I cried. I know he did too. His mother did as well. It was hard saying goodbye after such a short time to visit. We'd been apart sooo long. It's ridiculous and I was so sad to have to let him go again. But a bright side was that now he could use his cell phone. We could text and talk and stuff....
But nothing will compare being able to wrap my arms around his waist and reach up on my tip toes to plant a kiss on him. Nothing.
And we drove back, after we said goodbye.
I did cry later on when I got home. But at least he could text and call me. And we talked all the time. It really does help to be able to be in contact with him this often; especially after all those weeks without the sound of his voice.
It still hurts sometimes, but I'm glad that we are strong enough to make it this far. It says wonderful things about our future. I'm proud to know him, and privileged to have him.
Come on girls! You know you can't resist a guy in uniform!!! XD
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| His feet. XD |
