What an Evening

[xphilehb]

Today has been quite the emotionally draining day. My brother left for Iraq today. While I've known for months that this was coming, the reality never fully hits until it's here. It's funny...I haven't seen him since Christmas, as I'm in Nebraska and he's stationed at an AFB in Georgia. Some days I think about him, mostly to think that I should call him. Most days I get busy with other things, and don't think about him much at all. But now that he's out of the country, serving his country, I know he will constantly be on my mind until he's returned. I pray for his safety, as that's all I can do. And hey, what better hands can he be in than God's?

Also, why must people cheat on their significant others? Why, why, why?!!! I spent an hour on the phone with a girlfriend this evening, who'd just found out her boyfriend cheated on her. She's devastated...almost destroyed, really. And she's 50 miles away, so I can't even give her a hug. I'm hoping to make a trip to see her this weekend. But man, being cheated on? It really, really sucks.

And now that I have to get up in five and a half hours, I should really go to bed.

Comments

[jerusha]

*hugs*

[ca-michelle.livejournal.com]

Wow, that all sounds exhausting. I've been cheated on, I know how it feels and it sucks. I hope you are able to see your friend soon.

I hope that your brother stays safe. My friend's husband is there for the second time - will be heading home in October, I believe and he's been able to stay safe. So, it's a do-able thing, I promise.

[demiurgician.livejournal.com]

Sweetheart, you are one of the best people I know. To have had all of this on your mind and to still allow us to barge into your home and eat ice-cream and talk about trivial things, well...You're just a wonderful, wonderful person.

My thoughts will be with you and your brother often. *hugs*

[xphilehb.livejournal.com]

Well, I wanted to see you before you left. I was very glad I got to do that. Plus, the talking about trivial things was hilarious!!