It's so true what they say... "Absence makes the heart grow fonder." Gary left this morning (I took him to the airport at 4am!) to help our old roommate drive from Florida to California. He is such a wonderful friend! He took an unpaid week vacation to help his friend out- I'm so happy to know that he will always take the shirt off his back for his friends, family, and ME! There aren't many people left in this world that would do that.
I've cried. A lot. Last night I tried focusing on the movie we were watching, but couldn't help but think about the week I'd spend alone... nobody coming home at night to ask about my day and give me the hugs and kisses I need so much, nobody to eat dinner with, nobody to fall asleep next to... Sigh. It's only one week... but that is a long time to be without someone you want to spend every waking moment with. Today has been a rough day. I've been finishing some wedding things (and they look so great... a picture of our city-themed stationery is above!), but every now and then my mind will shift back to Gary being gone for a week and my eyes fill with tears. Believe me, I know what you're thinking and I completely agree. I'm such a SAP! I'm such a wuss that I can't handle him being gone for even 1 week. But I'm thankful he left- because sometimes I get "used" to having him around. I don't always make it a point to appreciate the fact that he's around. So when he leaves, I'm reminded that I could never do life without him. I'd never WANT to. After a week of me without him, I know I'm going to jump out of my car next Sunday and run into his arms and appreciate him more than I have in quite a while.
I can't wait to see him...
If you think of it, please pray for his safe travels with his friends Daniel and Ed! They are driving across a lot of unknown territory, in a 2-seat car without A/C.
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