This has been the most uneventful week thus far but it shouldnt be discredited as a pointless part of the journey. I wanted to touch on the fact that for LOs, this OCS process is just about the biggest lessons in patience (apart from parenting) that one could ever experience. Its one big ole waiting game. Some days there are letters, some days there are phonecalls and some days there is just silence. The good news is, each day is a day closer to graduation! In one of Will's letters he said one of his buddies gave him a good quote to hang on to about OCS:
"It could be worse, it doesn't last forever, it continues to get shorter"
Even though there hasnt been to much to report this week it has been ever so filled with sweet days. I have really enjoyed getting into a bit of a routine, experiencing another baby kick around in my belly and trying to figure out the world of a toddler. Just documenting life so that Will does miss anything is a task in and of itself. I feel like I start out every letter to Will saying " today wasnt too exciting but it was super sweet". Then I go into my typical rambling about nothing as if Will and I were chatting on the couch.
My biggest goal and prayer for the past five weeks have been to have some sort of purpose for the day, which can be a challenge for any stay at home mom, let alone one whos husband is away. Whether it be the Zoo or the park for the 50th time each day is so much sweeter when we have something going on to get out of the house, espcially when the weather is slowly getting more enjoyable.
How is it possible we almost have a two year old??
In reading through Proverbs the other day and going through a study called Wife School(which is amazing btw) I keep thinking I am exempt from being able to practice these disciplines in building up my husband and supporting him while he is away. For the first few weeks I would read and think that I will just start taking it all on when he gets back. Obviously there are some ways that I am limited in being there for him but as I came across Proverbs 31, it dawned on me that I am called to be that wife no matter the distance, and need to be renewing my mind on what God has for me as a wife starting today!
I mean, who doesn't want to be this girl??
It has been so rewarding to stay diligent in writing Will every day and know that even though we cant talk every day or even every other day, I can give him some sort of encouragement and be pouring out into him through letters. Making time to write is always tough but Will has said that even if it is just a paragraph, getting a letter in the mail is like Christmas. It is my biggest motivation to just keep writing, what I write on Tuesday might be exactly what he needs to hear on Friday. You can never underestimate the importance of encouragement for those who are in there.
I was able to drive my sister and her mother-in-law to the airport in Philadelphia last week and my sweet Mama kept little man so I could lose my mind in some retail therapy. The nearest mall and Target is 45 minutes away so any shopping trip has to be very intentional, my bank account has been very thankful. I finally broke down and got the ever-so-popular Bob Jogging Stroller in the hopes of getting out and walking more and keeping my ever growing self somewhat fit. I almost choked checking out but it has been worth every penny! Its a dream to push and I have been able to get out for a long walk with my buddy almost every day since I got it!! LOVE LOVE LOVE it!
I also scored this sweet stationary set for my Popeye!! While I type most of my letters I will usually send him a cute little note with a verse on it from my quiet time that day to change it up a little!! These little guys were too cute to pass by especially when my days of tearing through Target are few and far between.
As I post this Will is just finishing "Fast Cruise" for the second time. This is the test that cause him to roll back three weeks ago, and what he has been preparing for in H Class. It is essentially an over the top, yelling screaming and stressful workout from hell, but we have been praying all week that God gives him the strength to conquer this challenge. Today, along with many other LOs, I will try to stay busy, keeping my mind from worrying about my sailor and desperately hoping to not get a phone call today! No matter the outcome, we know that there is such purpose in all that has happened and will happen and are going to chose to thank God for his sovereignty at every turn!!
Thank you so much to everyone who has written Will and has reached out to us! All the prayers and encouragement have always come at just the right minute and we are SO grateful!
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