Remembering Our Veterans

This is not just any Saturday. There are several things about this day that make it different from most. For instance, today is my little baby girl's birthday. You mom's know how it is, she'll always be my baby even though today, she turns 20!

And today, this weekend actually, Mike is golfing in a tournament. I'm so glad he 's getting some time to relax and have some fun. But it's strange not being able to talk to him. And when the Nuggets play the Lakers tonight, we won't be watching the game together.

But mostly what makes this day stand out, is the meaning of this weekend. This is a weekend to remember and give thanks to our veterans - the brave men and women who fight for us and our way of life. Those of us in long-distance relationships know the heartache of being separated from the one we love. I can't imagine the anguish of having my love in the military. Whenever I start feeling sorry for myself because Mike and I aren't together, I'll remember how blessed and fortunate I am that I get to see him, hold him, smell him, and wrap myself in his arms once a month.

To all you veterans - THANK YOU, bless you, and to our current troops, may God bring you safely home.

The Best Birthday Cake Ever

It's been very busy at my house ever since Mike got here which is why I haven't written for a few days. In my last post I was describing my traumatic visit to the jewelry store where I had to leave my engagement ring to have a missing diamond replaced. I'm happy to announce that true to their word, it was ready for me on Friday. It was very fortunate because Mike was here and was able to put it back on my finger as always.

We have had such an amazing time together. Last post I also hinted that I had a big event approaching. Well, I had a momentous birthday on Saturday. I must sound like a drama queen but this particularly birthday was kind of difficult for me - not so much because of the age, but more because I didn't expect my life to be where it is at this point. But I'm trying to focus on all the positives in my life and Mike is one of the biggest positives anyone could imagine.

He has been so incredibly sweet to me. As one of my birthday gifts, he made me a coconut cake from scratch. I LOVE coconut cake and haven't had one for longer than I can recall. It was the first scratch cake Mike had ever made and the first time a man had made a cake for me so I consider that rather significant. It is yet one more demonstration of the incredible, fairy tale love Mike and I share.

I can't begin to describe how sad I will be tomorrow when I have to take him to the airport. It seems to be getting harder to say goodbye.