Where does a movie take you?

Another busy and enjoyable weekend down...spent with my girls and the pups. AND another week marked off the calendar...meaning Bill's return keeps getting closer and closer.

So I asked - where does a movie take YOU? I went to see "The Blind Side" this weekend with girlfriends (awesome night, ladies - thank you) and as I enjoyed the movie and the experience...I thought about how I used to feel when I was at the movies. And before I explain, I'm not the type of person to try and make ANYONE think our life is perfect or anything in it is. I only tell it like it is...

A movie is an escape. It takes you away from everything outside the doors of the theatre. Whether you cry, laugh, feel inspired, etc....it takes you away - in a good way. However, watching the movie this time - didn't take me away. Away is not where I want to be. Away would mean not having the life I have, the love of my life, these crazy animals who give me someone to talk to (I've been told by friends I'm allowed to talk TO them, but when they start talking BACK...I MUST tell someone :)) I'd be without the pride I feel about our family and the pride I have for myself. Although I never wanted to experience this distance from Bill and although I know it won't be easy as the time he's been away increases...I'm proud, and surprised, at how I'm handling it thus far.

Many friends have sincerely inquired about how I'm doing and I tell everyone the same...I do miss having my best friend around, but I'm glad I can still laugh, smile, want to get up each morning, and feel joy. Before December 5, I truly wasn't sure any of that would happen again.

AND..the other thing that gets me through is anticipating the overwhelming excitement that we're going to feel when he walks off that plane in Tampa; it makes my heart jump just thinking about it.

I love you darling.
B