Saying Goodbye and Sunshine

I am so Thankful that Jerome was able to come home on Emergency Leave. I wish it could have been under different circumstances that we got to be together, but we had a good time. It was healing for us to be together for a while. We were able to just be together and relax for a while.

He had to leave for Afghanistan this morning. We got the kids up at 6am and headed out to the airport. It was sad and we all cried a bit. But I know we will see daddy again soon, if only on Skype, he he. We are not sure when he will get R&R now, but hopefully he will still get it! Please keep that in your prayers!

After we dropped him off we went to IHOP for breakfast. It was YUMMY! Then we went to LOWE'S to get paint. I am going to paint the front porch. As we came on post through the Muldoon gate I noticed that they were not letting people off post?? Then we get stopped by a line of cars and a MP on Grady Road?? I had to call the vet and tell them we were gonna be late for Precious' appointment. They were booked solid, but would try and fit me in.... I still don't know why they had stuff stopped on post today?

The boys went to Monica's and I took the dog to ER. We made it in time, because they took us right back. Apparently she got Kennel Cough at the groomers the other day. Dakota is fine though, that doesn't make sense. I guess because Precious is older (14). Almost $300 later we are back home with meds for her. She is fine, just a bit sleepy from drugs.

It was a magnificent day today! The CYS board said it was 79! I was trying to stay busy so that I wouldn't just sit around and mope about... I got a lot done outside today, but I am paying for it now!

I raked the back yard! Poop was EVERYWHERE! And, Dakota had all kinds of CRAP chewed up in the yard. I raked it all up and bagged it! There were 6 bags of poop and garbage!!!!!

Then I mowed the lawn! My neighbor had one from Self Help so I used hers. I think we have Elesha's in our garage, but I need to move the 4 wheelers to get it out.

Next, I took off the slide and moved the swing set to a new spot and tightened all the screws. I need to get new swings for it, but it should be safer now.

I put Lime out in the yard to neutralize it then watered it.

Then I sanded down the front porch and washed it off. Guess I have to paint it tomorrow!

After all that I had to take a shower! I was covered in white powder from the lime. He he, I looked like a ghost! Then I went to meet my friend Karen from church to get my dinner. She made Chicken and corn on the cob, and brought me the leftover Thai Food from the Spring Fling at the church! It was all YUMMY!

Everyone has been SO GREAT ! I haven't cooked at all! I love it, and everything is greatly appreciated! I have such great friends here on post and at church! I hope that I can repay them all in some way soon! Thanks so much guys, I love you!

Now I am paying for all I did today! I got sunburned in my tank top and shorts! And now my arms feel like they are about to fall off from all the raking and mowing. I took a Motrin 800, but it hasn't helped at all. Guess I'm gonna take an Ambien and try and get some sleep!

OH BTW, There aren't any pictures on this post because Jerome stole my camera! He needed one over there, and I haven't gotten the other one fixed yet. Guess I have to go get another one tomorrow after church.

I miss you already my love - from the second you stepped out of the car! I love you so much!! Be safe and come home to us soon! I love you!