Gratitude

Today I am grateful to have had almost a full week to talk to Matt on the phone. Matt's "schedule" has included a rotation of about two weeks out in the field and one week on the phone and internet equipped post. While we never know when to expect a call from Matty, there is tremendous relief when he calls and we can hear his voice. The time he spends out in the field seem to move awfully slow for his state-bound family and the one week when he can call inevitably goes by entirely too fast.

He sounded great this week. He remains positive, full of energy and determination. He never ceases to make me laugh. This deployment is broken up by weeks like the one we just had. While he is thousands of miles away, his voice makes him feel very close.

I have learned to be grateful for the small things--particularly technology these days--a skype date with a man in Afghanistan, phone calls and emails. I will remain patient and faithful these next two weeks, knowing that I will hear his voice soon.