anticipation

So, Jonathan recieved the much dreaded "call" today! He will be headed off to "boot camp" On May 5th, just under two weeks away. This has been a long long process of prayer and decision, for 2 years now. He officially enlisted this past november, and they just now had an opening for him to go to basic.

Let's just say I have had ample time to ponder this whole thing, and yet, I feel completely unprepared! I keep telling myself it is only 8 weeks! Of course I think this would not be soo trying if I knew for sure he would be safe and happy where he was, but no. I mean, who likes boot camp? Well if you know Jonathan, you know he will be just fine. He is an extremely adventurous person with a strong desire to serve and be a apart of something.

Hello, what about me and the kiddos?? I honestly have not been without Jonathan's listening ear and loving relationship for 9 years!! Seriously, we may have been apart at the most a week at a time, and even then we talked on the phone constantly. This will be a whole new world. He will call for just a few mins only on sundays, arg.

Well, this is the life we have signed up for. This is not the only time he will be leaving us to go to some far away place for a few months. I have to say, though I am feeling a little uneasy and sad to have him gone, I am filled with the Lord's peace in my life. I know he has equiped me to be a strong woman. He has given me an awesome support system!

Stay alert people..I feel a slew of blogs to come! That is if you.. umm.. even care;)