Day Number Two

It's my second day without him. He called me around dinner to let me know he was all settled in. It was such a relief to hear his voice. He told me he made some friends with Marines who were there for Airborne school.

After we talked I had dinner with the family and watched Generation Kill along with Army Wives. Luckily I have my brother to accompany me in watching military shows so he can teach me all the jargon.

I had to take my puppy out after the shows. Just being alone in my own thoughts made me cry. I didn't want him to leave and I hate that he's gone. I stayed up half the night thinking about what he could be doing and wondering if he's lonely. I just want to rub my hands around his neck, kiss his forehead and tell him to not be scared... but maybe that's what I need. I don't think he needs the reassurance at all. This is his job, and it's not done yet.

This morning, he sent me a text message saying he forgot how the army likes to start things early. He must have gotten up around 4:30 for PT. It was great to have a message to wake up to in the morning. I know he won't be able to do that for me everyday but I know he's going to try. I want to know if he got his uniforms, his assignments or if there are any new plans for state-side training. I would mainly like to know how long he is going to be training, and his address. I want to start getting my list of goodies together to send him. I miss him so much, I want this transition to be good and easy for him.

I just want him to come home.