Eight Days! Eight Ways!

Not To Wish My Life Away

But c'mon time - hurry up !!! We are down to single digits and happily awaiting our reunion! I just found out that my mortgage payment is going up a ridiculous amount and I just want to be with Chad more than ever. I want to sell this house and leave this life behind so I can start the one I was destined for - with Chad...


I am so excited about moving there and making our new house a home together! It's an old farm house and definitely needs work but has so much charm. Chad's already done some work on the floors in the kids room and the laundry room. Here is the fireplace in our bedroom. We'll be painting the walls likely and cleaning up the brick but how romantic to have this in your bedroom eh!?

I'm already decorating everything in my mind, much to Chad's dismay. "Honey, can you go stand "here" and get a photo of this for me" ... "Oh honey, what if we do this over here, what do you think?" haha!

He's patient, God love him. And does so much to make me feel a part of this entire process, even if I am a million miles away. I love him so much and cannot wait until NEXT WEEK when I get to see him again!

Until Next Time,
Shan

Lest We Forget

Thanks To All Past and Present Soldiers

I just wanted to take a moment to send a thank-you to the men and women who have and do serve for their country - especially those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice. Thank-You.

<== That's Chad over there in the photo. He looks good in uniform, doesn't he? hehe. I am so incredibly proud to be married to a man who not only understands the price of war and tragedy - but who has lived through it.

Thank-You Chad... I Love You.


Until Next Time,
Shan

This Feels Weird - But You Asked...

Prays for Non-Tackiness!

So, here's the deal. I'll be straight up. I feel absolutely ridiculous posting this because I don't want it to come across the wrong way. Due to the nature of our relationship and how we met - Chad and I have a lot of virtual friends. Some of which we were fortunate to meet, some we'll meet in the future. A few of these friends have mentioned wanting to give Chad and I wedding gifts.

On another occassion, something happened that truly touched Chad and I. After reading our blog, a friend from across the pond sent me a message on Facebook. The message contained the sweetest well wishes and a genuine understanding of not only how heart wrenchingly difficult being apart is, but also how financial limitations puts a strict barrier on 'togetherness'. The compassion was enough to bring a tear to mind, nevermind her desire to help us out.

A Touching Moment

I mean, obviously I feel weird entertaining the idea of people 'helping' as there are folks far worse off in this world than I am ... but more than that, I was so incredibly moved that someone I had never met, would be so thoughtful and caring as to extend their heart like that to us. To that special person, seriously... thank you so much for just being THAT kind.

The Button

So - I put up the donation button thing there for PayPal. It's off in the upper left hand side. I don't know the appropriate way to even handle this or tell people about it. Ha. I'm twenty shades of red. Seriously.

If any of our friends out there wanted to do this... whether it be 10 cents or 10 dollars - I just want you to know how incredibly kind I think you are. To even WANT to do. No one ever has to gift us a cent, but if you do ... the option is there. I'll thank you on this blog or keep it private if you prefer.

But to those people out there, and you know who you are, that wanted to do this. It's really special ... so Thank-You...

Until Next Time,
Shan

17 Days Too Many...

The Woes Of Long Distance Love

The countdown continues as we're at 17 days until we're reunited. I have to admit though - today is a tough one. I'm feeling pretty down and it's because of days like this, I hate the distance. Not being able to see him in 3-D form, touch him, smell him, feel his closeness. It's so difficult =(

So unbelievably difficult.

I just need to keep reminding myself, that it will all be over before too too long and well worth the wait. I Love You, Chad.

Until Then,
Shan