Wishing
my other half a safe flight home to California. Words can't express
how thankful I am that we were able to share some rare quality time in Europe.
If not for the ring on my finger and the millions of pictures
we took, I'd think it was all a dream.
While
every part of me just wants to sort through more pictures and cry all
night, I remind myself that everything is as it should be and am still
lucky to be in the position that I'm in. After I got home from the airport I got an invite for dinner. So thankful to have
such positive, caring friends out here who won't let me wallow in my
room. It felt so nice to share the details of Ryan's proposal as well
as my "almost" proposal. Story for another day :)
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| That's right, I almost did! |
It's
important to have a good support system. The realization that we've
already surpassed our half way point was a topic of discussion over yet
another great meal in an outdoor patio. One can seriously never run out
of good places to eat here. The icing on top of the cake was when out
of nowhere the sky was filled with fireworks, which totally made me tear
up. I'm not sure if I was just missing Ryan or just feeling a surge of
gratitude. Maybe both. Either way they are feelings that have yet to
fade.
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| The
oldest and youngest of Team Travis who are currently deployed with the
10th AE, Ramstein AB Germany. The BEST Senior Airman you will ever
meet, he has no idea how much he makes me smile. If you're reading
this, I love you Baby Holguin! |
At
times there are challenges within our mission on top of matters that
require our attention back at home. It's not all fun and games. I've
probably portrayed it that way in efforts to focus on the positives.
Truth is, the biggest reward is to simply be a part of it all. To
belong to something bigger than yourself is what it's all about. We are
literally in the presence of heroes. I pray that God uses me to make a
personal difference in others' lives as they have already done for me.
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| Most
people don't know what I do in the military. It's not this. How
AWESOME are they? I'm just a humble Medical Logistician. I do a
variety of tasks to support missions for people... no.. HEROES like
them. Nothing I do comes close. At times I feel like I don't do
enough. |
Although
Ryan isn't here physically, his presence in my life continues to
encourage me. It's not just because he flew six thousand miles to be
with me for two weeks or that he proposed. It's simply because he
involves himself completely in the things that matter to me -- my son,
my career (he seriously knows more about military matters than I do), my
interests, my well being. One of the last things he told me today was
to hang out with my friends tonight. He also told me to travel as much
as I can and to stay busy. It really means a lot. Not everyone has
that kind of support. Through my sadness, I've regained motivation to
make the best of the last two months. Here I go!!
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| The
day after Ryan proposed. Chillin' behind the Eiffel Tower like it
ain't no thang! Definitely one of the top best experiences of my life.
I'll be home soon, hunny. I love you. |
