...and it's the 15th again...

Not only does the 15th of each month mean that we're getting paid again, but it means that Matt has been gone another month :) Of course I'm not happy that he's been away so long, but we're that much closer to being done with these orders, and THAT makes me REALLY happy. From an outsiders point of view looking in, I would think that most people would assume that a distance like this would push us apart, but I honestly feel like its bringing us closer and closer each day that passes...Since Matty left, I've had some extra time on my hands and decided to start reading...

BOOK REPORT

Since the Harry Potter series, I haven't really been much of a reader, but since Matt left I've found myself lost in a couple books. First, I reread Chicken Soup for the Military Wife's Soul... I cried a dozen times over the many happy and sad moments the writers overcame during and after their lives as military wives. Reading about ppl's experiences made me grateful that I haven't had to deal with anything like that... and it made the pride that I have in my husband grow with each page that I turned.
Second, I read Love & Respect. This book describes a theory and lifestyle based on the way that God intended for marriage to be, based on his commands to husbands and wives; men are to unconditionally show love to their wives, and women are to unconditionally show respect to their husbands... I most definitely recommend this book to any married couple, it made me feel like I understand both Matt & myself better... and who doesn't want to live the way God intends for us to, especially in their marriage.

Lastly, I read the Twilight saga. When the books were first a huge hit, I REFUSED to jump on the bandwagon... I was a Harry Potter nerd, and I was okay with that... I didn't need to add vampires and werewolves to the mix. I watched the first movie when it came out on DVD, but that was the extent of my relationship with the saga... until last week. On Monday I visited my mom at work, and noticed that Twilight, Eclipse, & New Moon were on the used book sale shelf for a quarter a piece, so I bought them and started reading Twilight right away, I was HOOKED & couldn't stop... when I finished the third book, I drove to Wal-Mart and bought Breaking Dawn so I could start it that night... in 8 days I finished all 4 books, and am now a true Twilight fan. I understand the craze & am proud to admit that I am now an addict, and will probably reread the series again very soon :)

I haven't been up to much, as you can tell by the fact that I had enough time on my hands to read so much in the last week... but things are going good, and I am happy to say that time is going by quickly and smoothly. I am sad to have to spend the holidays away from Matt, but hopefully this will be the only Christmas we spend away from each other for the rest of our lives, and I can live with that.