It is now officially 24 hours since Bryan left for training in Elk Grove for three months. It was hard to drive away from the airport, watching him become smaller in the rear view mirror, and even harder in his truck (that vehicle is all him). I kept the music down low so I wouldn't miss any phone calls or texts. And good thing I did, as he texted to let me know his flight had been delayed. Last night was a little sleepless, as I stayed up half the night waiting for the call that he had landed safely, and then the second call that he had arrived at his hotel safely too. But I didn't mind. When I finally did go to sleep, it was to bright windows which reminded me of his comment the night before of the moon being extremely bright. When I let the dogs out this morning, I noticed the outside light on the back of our bedroom was on. Oops! Definitely a bright moon for the neighbors. I even drove his truck to work today, as it felt like I would be spending time with him. The girls at work all asked me how I was faring so far, and it made me smile. It's only been one day. Nothing to worry about yet. At this point, it seems like an adventure, not loneliness.
But I do miss him. The sweetheart buttoned everything up for me before he left. We finished the siding and soffit, got the Camaro winterized, and even found time to dig out the flowerbed on the east side and lay down stones instead to create a spot for the garbage cans. I even have Christmas lights up, all ready to go for when the season is here. He worked so hard, that his weary bones gave him a claustrophobic scare on the plane and made his waning cold come back a little. Poor guy is in a hotel room with no one to help take care of him. And believe me, for him this is weird as I'm an overbearing caretaker who will get everything and anything for you, no matter the cost or time involved. I hope he starts feeling better soon, as I'm sure all my texts of what may help are making him wearier.
2 comments:
I hate being alone. When Spencer was traveling twice a month it was unbearable. Bryan is gone for 3 months with just a few days here and there I can't even imagine. If you decide you ever want to come to Elko let me know. I am sure Elicia can watch your dogs. Let us know if you need anything. I mean that too. We are only about 4 hours away give or take a half hour. We will come running up if you need anything. We will be up on the weekend of the 30th if you want to come hang out with us. Let us know. Love ya.
I do want to see pictures of the new house!!
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