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Day 1

Day 1 of the next 400 days. I have to say I've been feeling something I completely didn't expect to feel today and that is blessed.

I woke up at 3 a.m. to take Aaron to meet up with his unit. Came home, couldn't sleep, and woke up again at 7:45 to my beautiful girls' faces. The shorter one of which happened to be covered from head to toe (literally) in poo, but her little smile shone beneath as we scrubbed her down in the bathtub and Emily attempted to go to the bathroom while holding her nose and dry-heaving.

Got a phone call later in the day from Aaron to say he'd made it safely to Fort Lewis, WA where he'll be for the next 3 weeks or so before heading to Afghanistan. He also gave me his address to overnight the list of things he'd forgotten. :) I can't blame him, how would you even begin to pack for a trip like that?

This evening I've been reflecting on how grateful I am for all the love and support of friends and family that I know I can draw from to get through this next year. It means a lot knowing of all the prayers that are out there on Aaron's behalf. I'm grateful to have my sweet husband, whether he's here or away. I'm grateful that I have my girls and that I get to be their mom. I'm glad to know that we are an eternal family. This knowledge is priceless.

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Kirk Graves said…
Oh my goodness I haven't read your blog in forever because I have only been keeping up with blogs on google reader. Anyway just wanted to tell you and Aaron that you all are in our prayers.
September 23, 2010 at 9:10 AM
tonyandalli said…
You are so loved. We will remember you in our prayers.
September 24, 2010 at 10:26 AM
Alex and Jane said…
Good luck to you and Aaron with what stands before you for the next 400 days. Let us know if there is anything we can do for you. You can come visit us in AZ if you need to warm up in the winter or give me a call if you ever just need to talk. We love you all!
September 29, 2010 at 8:26 AM
Lauren and Josh said…
Hey Anica! How are you? How are you and the girls since Aaron left? Have you gotten any word? I think of you often and pray for y'all too. Hope all is well!
November 28, 2010 at 6:15 PM
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