Wednesday, June 17, 2009

at the donut shop with Anna
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Dear Handsome B (awake while we're asleep),
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I think a lot, about you and other things. And not having you here to discuss at length the thoughts that wander in and out of the space between my ears is nearly killing me. Between your free-counseling now costing me $1.99 per minute, and a persistent nausea, this week is about the wipe me out. Come home soon, K?
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Don't worry, I exaggerate (you knew that by now I'm sure) and mostly this week is just full-to-the-brim with excitement over your return. The girls will want to tell you about swimming, and Miles the dog, and all of the places they got to see and people they spent time with. I will just want to hold your hand, and maybe give you a kiss, and then just hold on tight because I never realized how much I just enjoy having you (physically, emotionally, spiritually) close.
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And I can only imagine the things you'll want to tell us. I hope you can remember every detail, every smell and taste and color - and how you felt and what you heard and what you learned. I can already tell in your voice during our 2 minutes ($3.98) phone calls that you sound bolder and more alive, excited about something beyond my understanding - excited to be a small part of a big picture far, far away.
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I am so grateful for this time, for you to experience all that you have, for our friends and family to take such good care of us, for the girls to learn that there are causes in the world worth sacrificing a little time or money or energy for, and for me to realize how much you do for me both around the house and in my heart.
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You are the love of my life,
K

1 comment:

Kari said...

Don't know what you've got til it's...well, missing for a while, right? I wish you a full week and a happy homecoming.