Last night I returned from a very quick trip to Lexington to visit my daughter-in-law, Jess. I know why God gave mothers' sons. So they could have a daughter-in-law. I love both my daughther-in-laws and they are so very different. But, so are my boys.
I haven't seen Jess since Thanksgiving. That was also the last time I saw Shane. Shane had a two-week leave from Afghanistan then and he and Jess came to Nana's so that we could all be together. This visit was important to me. I needed to be with Jess. I think she needed to be with me. We both miss Shane so much. When I first became a military mom I was absolutely convinced that being a military mom was harder than being a military spouse. Any why not, we are the mothers! Well, I don't think that's true. I think being a military spouse must be the hardest role to play in the world. No one can possibly understand the loneliness unless you are there. And, as life would have it, during Shane's deployment Jess has had to deal with burst pipes, ruined carpet, a major wreck, and holidays without the love of her life. Even though all this she doesn't miss a beat. Working, business trips, education, church. She does it all. I am so proud of her. When Shane comes back home I plan on telling him all this.
Back to my wonderful visit. We enjoyed so much just being together. We went out to eat, shopping, church, talking. Lots and lots of catching up. We even got to spend some time with Kate and her family. Those girls, McKenzie and Ella, are something else! They love their Aunt Jess! Everyone loves Jess!
My journey trying to get home was not so enjoyable. I could have driven and made it back home 4 hours earlier than I did from flying. It wasn't bad at all. I people watched (that was fun!), eavesdropped on people's conversations in person and on the cell phone (even more fun! except when the man on the cell phone called his wife a pig. I also heard something in that conversation about Muhammed....kinda scarey!), answered all of my emails, completed two business calls, graded a lot of my papers, and balanced my checkbook. Quite a productive day after all!
3 comments:
I am so glad you were able to get to Lexington this weekend and to spend time with Jess. God bless all the military moms and all the military wives, but especially you two.
Betsy,
What an awesome lady you are - to appreciate Jess that much and to realize the struggles she goes through - not to mention that she still does it all. Missing Shane, it must be so tough for her but it doesn't sound like she has any time or inclination for pity parties.
God bless her - and may He bless you for being the blessing to her that I know you must be.
Hugs and love,
Sue
You are so sweet, Betsy! I can't tell you how grateful I am to not go through this alone. I wish neither of us had to go through it but being able to share it with you and Gary somehow makes it a little easier. Can't wait until our Shane is home safe & sound. :-)
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