I’ve told many of you this and for some reason I thought it would be terrible and I would completely fall apart the second Jon got to the Stan, however I have been given so much encouragement and grace through all of this. I have LEARNED more about being a better mother and wife to Brinn and Jon. I have learned to love unconditionally no matter what. No matter if they change Jono’s R&R I had a couple bad days and then I was over it. I have learned to ask for help when I need it which is really hard for me. I think I can do it all, all the time and I can’t. IMPOSSIBLE. Brinn and I both had the flu the last couple days I called my momma because that’s what I always do. I told her Brinn was puking and she said I’m coming I said no you’re not we’re fine. About ten minutes later I puked (sorry this is gross) and then I called and she came. She was with us from about 1pm till 12pm today:) She took care of Brinn so I could take care of myself. She held Brinn over the toilet when she was puking and held her all day. She didn’t play she just lyed there and looked at us with the saddest little eyes. The whole time I just wanted Jon to be here, and I realized that’s obviously not going to happen but my mom has been there for me for anything and I just am so thankful for her and the love she has for Jon, Brinn, and myself.
I’m also really thankful for my Family! Everyone is so supportive and loving. My cousin Kory served in Iraq a couple of years back at the beginning of the war and I’m so thankful for his courage and bravery. He always shows constant support and love for us. He’s been there and done it and knows what it’s like even probably the worse of it. My Grandpa Durlam served in WWII and had an opportunity to go and see the monument in DC. I went to see them a couple of weeks ago and he and I sat down and talked about it all for two hours so amazing
He told me about how Grandma and him just wrote a lot of letters and that was all they could do! I also had my Grandpa Ryan who served in the navy. My mom’s first dad served in the military also. Then my uncle Tim was a Sargent in the Marines. I’m also thankful for Jesse Sage. Jono’s brother who has served in Iraq and Afghanistan multiple times. Joel Jono’s other brother is actually with him on the same COP and he is away from his amazing family Jessica, B man, and Syd. Also Andy Sage another one of Jono’s brother’s served in the Marines! Grandpa Boe also served in the military and was away from his family also. Then Great Grandpa Sage was a pilot in WWI. So both of our families have a huge history of the U.S. Military and I’m so thankful for all the sacrifices they have given and their families. Thank You.I’m also so thankful for Brinn and Jono. My small little family. I love when Jon calls and just hearing his voice gives me butterflies in my tummy. He is such an amazing father and husband and is doing ALL HE CAN do to be that thousands of miles away. I think the holiday seasons will be a little harder just wanting to spend them with him. He got to call home on Thanksgiving. The second I heard his voice I teared up and I just love him so much. He got the opportunity to talk to everyone in the family and also my family so he was so encouraged and loved that. Jon and I are so thankful for each and every one of our families and friends. We are so thankful because sometimes the smallest things make the biggest differences…
Brinn recovering from her flu… Sleeping it off
(IDK whats wrong with my camera Best Buy fixed it they broke it more…)
The Yellow is Charlie Strong Jono’s New Company his sniper division is with now… The braided looking one Jono made for me
in the desert during the black out… Their phones were taken away for little over two weeks. The green I had made right after he left… Sage Strong for Jono, Joel, and Jesse who are currently serving.
This book was a gift to Miss Brinn. From Joy DeJong Amanda Sage’s mom who I hope to someday student teach with her! She loves books as much as we do and snagged us this awesome one!
Two of my really good girlfriends gave me this bag at my baby shower. So amazing I love carrying it and get so many compliments. I had before I got this went and bought a really nice expensive bag it was all black and really cute it’s been in the closet since the day I got this one
SO COOL thanks Lys and Linds!
This is my favorite… I save the best for last! I GOT MY FIRST LETTER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Sooo I woke up this morning mom was still here taking care of Brinn baby and I just knew there was a letter in the mail I said I’m going to get it mom said NO I will go… So she did and it made my day!!!!!!! I love my husband so much I miss his little handwriting and just the way he writes things out this probably took him an hour… also when he crosses things out! He used to write me letters and give them to me when I lived in Iowa City and he in Ames and they were so precious and he always crossed things out and I would try my hardest to read what he had crossed out but he told me the way he does it and it’s impossible to read it and it is! Anyways I just love this man and I’m so happy I got my FIRST LOVE LETTER
It’s special and I’m So THANKFUL for SNAIL MAIL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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