A Ranger and His Love: Week 9

 

 

On June 29th, I received a call from Mike. He had completed RAP week and done well. However, he had injured his back somewhere on one of the courses. Friday morning, June 29th, he made a wise decision to report the injury and go to sit call. He spent the day getting x-rays and speaking with the PAs and a doctor. He needed to heal before he could move forward with the course. He allowed some time to rest and then assigned small tasks each day while he waited for the next class to start. We were able to talk on the phone every day. He spent his 26th birthday alone at Ranger school. I also made a weekend trip to Fort Benning during this time so we could make a decision about adoption. He did not have to repeat RAP week so his 4th attempt at Ranger school began on July 26, 2012

 

  4th Training Brigade, Attempt #4

 

July 26, 2012

His Love

Hey Babe-

Well today was your first day back. I hope it went okay. I;m in the middle of mowing the yard. The grass is kicking the mowers butt. Its not acting right. I hope it keeps working. Today I also hung the new sheers in the kitchen (they look awesome), took our adoption pics, applied for 8 jobs, and will finish the yard before sunset...hopefully. I'm sure you did way more than me before I even woke up. I also have done more research and found an agency (largest in US) that I feel good about. 

The Olympics start tomorrow night. I'm going to try to watch while I babysit H & D. Oh, they had to start some events early and there was a bug screw up. Women's socccer...When N. Korea was about to play, they displayed S. Korea's flag and the team stormed off the field. oops!! I love you bunches.

<3SJ  

 

 

July 28, 2012

His Love

Hey Babe- 

I'm so exhausted from last night. I kept H & D by myself for 4 hours. We can't have kids that close in age. D had to be held the entire time, but refused the wrap. And, unfortunately, H isn't quite old enough to feed herself. Overall it went well, but man it was tough. I tried to catch the opening ceremonies of the Olympics, but that was hard. It kinda sucked. Everone on FB is saying Beijing was way better. The cool part was the torch at the end. You'll have to YouTube that. Oh and China's flag bearer was like 7 feet tall. Ha! In other news, Chik-fil-A "hates" gay thing is still everywhere. Aug. 1st is now Chick-fil-A Appreciation Day as per Mike Huckabee. If you love CFA you are suppose to eat it that day. I will comply. Crazy thing though...FB shut down their page for a while. Its getting ugly and so intolerant.

Well I have been praying for you lots. Today's prayers are focused on your mental health, but I always pray for you back. Just consider this a trial and trials are opportunities to show our faith and trust God. "Consider is a great joy"

I love you to the moon!

<3 SJ   

 

I also drew this picture on the back with the caption, "I miss babysitting together. It's much easier."

 

  

For further reading:

A Ranger and His Love Series:
Week 1
Week 2
Week 3
Week 4 

Week 5 

Week 6

Week 7

 Week 8

These letters are very candid, and through sharing them, you can take a deep look at our life in 2012. You can read about the behind the scenes emotions and discussions that we have had regarding our biggest revelations and announcements. These letters were our main communications, something not so common anymore. From this unique perspective, you will see how a love can grow deeper and lives can change despite the time spent apart.

Just a warning, Mike's letters were, at times, written under extreme sleep and food deprivation. Some of the things he says are a little...off. He rambles, gets repetitive at times, and sometimes doesn't use eloquent word choices. Please forgive him and find the humor in his misery.