Friday, February 13, 2009

The flu, the call, the guilt, and the Cricut

Things are slowly returning to normal here in our little plot of land and home in IL.
We all had the flu... I'm still coughing and Goosie missed three days of school last week. Boomer is a tough cookie and seemed to make it through with just a runny nose. Plus, Alden and I had to make 52 Valentines through all the fever and aches... UGH!

This week was a rollercoaster... well... one day in particular. We received a call that Leo would be heading to Afghanistan in August. It would be a six month tour. Of course, I was sad and he was too as we started to immediately calculate all the things he would miss... Thanksgiving, Christmas, birthdays... all alone here without him.

Then...

a little while later....

The phone rings, again.

It's his supervisor...

They decided to take someone else from his office...

I feel so guilty for being overjoyed. I feel guilty for wanting Leo home now knowing that someone else is going to be without a father and husband for those six months... I know... it's probably rediculous but I still feel guilty for being happy that Leo isn't going.

BUT... it looks like November is going to be the time that he may leave anyway... we will see and no sense in worrying now. I love him so much and it seems like I am counting the days until retirement and we don't have to worry about just when he is going to deploy and where he might be going.



Onward.... My Mom and Dad sent me a CRICUT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm soooo in love with this crazy machine!!!! It came with four cartridges so I have been playing and playing! Stay tuned for some Cricut magic :)!

4 comments:

Sara said...

You're HUMAN for being happy that your husband is home with your family. I hope everyone is feeling better very soon. My husband surprised me with a Cricut machine almost a year ago. I've only fooled with mine a few times, but it is really nice. I need a few more cartridges. I look forward to your future posts of crafts using your Cricut. Maybe you are just the inspiration that I need to start using mine more often. :)

Staci said...

Can't wait to see what you create with your cricut!
I'm sorry to hear everyone has been sick :( I hope you are all 100% soon!
I know what you mean about counting down til retierment... Jason was AF for 4 years. When he was up for re-enlistment he received orders for a unaccompanied 1 year tour, and that helped make his decision to get out a little easier. I hate the thought of families being seperated!

Pernilla said...

NO! I am totally agreeing with you. Don't feel bad. Let's not send him over there! :( That sucks! I can't find better words. This is not how it's supposed to be. Not!

Goosie and Boomer Bowtique said...

Thank you for the kind comments. I am dreading to find out the actual date but it is looking like he will probably deploy in November for six months. I am not going home but I am going to stick it out here in the good 'ol Midwest and keep things somewhat stable for the kids.