5 Months down...

Wow! I cant believe its been 5 months already! I don't know that I would say that it "flew by" but it definately went faster than I thought it would. Drew is doing good. Its hard over there. He is so brave and strong. It takes a toll on you. He has missions 6 days a week. Day 7 is maintance day. They work just as hard on that day too. Their missions usually consist of convoys driving through the area patrolling for IED's (roadside bombs) or any other signs of combat related issues.

A couple weeks ago I got a message saying check your email, when you do let me know and I will call you. I do believe I was driving, directly pulled over and checked my email. I opened my email to find a picture of Drew's ACU top... sporting his new rank. Specialist Girton. That was a pretty proud moment. In order to receive a promotion in the time limit Drew did a higher ranking officer must put in a waiver for early promotion. It then must go through the order of command to be approved. I'm very proud of Drew and all of his hard work. I love that man.

As for me. I went to visit my family about 6 weeks ago and went horse back riding with my brothers, and sister in-law. My nephew was riding with me on front and while we were going up a big hill my horse, ludging to make it, scared Roan and he latched on to me basically climbing off the horse. I was so concerned for his safety that I released the rains and wrapped around Roan to protect him. We went off. As we hit the hard ground I just thought I'm so glad we are ok. Roan was crying but ultimitely not hurt. I seemed to be fine but had a bad pain in my arm. Well we got back on and road home. THe next morning still in a great deal of pain I went to the Dr. to find that I had broke my elbow. So I've got a nice long vacation from work... not that I can say I wanted it. Its getting closer to being heeled but still have therapy to go to.

More than anything we are looking forward to seeing one another again. Next month Drew gets to come home for R&R for 2 weeks. I can hardly wait!!! He is so homesick and I'm so lonely that I dont sleep much ... ever. I will post new pics after he comes home for that.