Friday, June 24, 2011

June 24, 2011...Day 1

Hello everyone! Today was the day Joe left on his deployment in the US Navy. Deployments are always difficult for everyone, wives, husbands, mothers, fathers, brothers or sisters. I have been married to my husband for nearly 18 years now and it has not gotten any easier.

The main reason I wanted to start this blog was so I could share all the crazy things that happen to me on a daily basis. Trust me, there is a lot of funny things that go on around me that you would get such a laugh at. I'm hoping we can share stories and ideas.

After I dropped off Joe, we came back home and rested for a bit before I headed over to watch the ship leave the harbor from the view of Ford Island. It was perfect because I could see the ship perfectly. The best part was that I could sit on the back of Joe's truck, watch the ship cruise down the harbor. It was a very sad sight to have to watch because I knew I would not see him for awhile. Thank God for email and phones!

Once I said my goodbye's and the ship sailed around the corner of the harbor, I went back home and started my day. I came home, and began keeping myself busy. I went outside and decided to work on my tan (Yes, you will notice I do this a lot), pull weeds, mow the grass, clean up doggy doo doo, and trim all the flowers and plants in the back yard on the lani. I worked and worked and man did it look great! As I was mowing though, I guess the wonderful winds here in Hawaii grabbed the cover that goes over the BBQ grill and blew it out in the yard. Hello....I was mowing the yard! I managed to hit the edge of the cover and little pieces of black cover blew over the yard. GOOD GRIEF! I'm thinking in my head that it has not even been a full day yet and I have already messed something up. Luckily it was only a little piece of it so I am good. Now it looks like the dog chewed it. LOL!

Now I am covered in grass, all sweaty, and overheated. I think it is time for a shower!

Later this evening we went with the other wives on the ship to have dinner. We ordered an appetizer and just visited with everyone. It was very nice to see everyone and visit with everyone. :-) It's nice to know that there are other people going through the same daily difficult times and problems.

Once we finally got home tonight, all the dogs were so happy to see us. They were all greeting us at the door happy as can be. There is no feeling at all than to see someone so happy to see you when you get home from a long day. To me, it feels the same way as when I see Joe after a long day.

So remember, don't take life too serious and enjoy every day. After all, we are in Hawaii and there is so much to do. Let's see how many fun places we can visit while the ship is away. :-)

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