Guest Book...

I almost forgot...I hope you will notice a new link to the right. I have added a guest book, so please feel free to fill it out. I would like to get a idea of who is reading this blog and what you think.

Thanks so much for everyone's support and love....

It means the world to both Mike & I....

It's Friday!!!!

Another week down...and this was a very long week. Not sure why it just was. I haven't got much time to post because I really need to get ready to work at the Sports Plex, but I wanted to post something.

I've already had a busy day. First I worked at my "real" job, came home chatted with Mike for a little bit (he was really busy today, and didn't have much time, but at least we did get to talk), I mowed the yard and now I'm going to work again. I love it when I have stuff to do. Keeps my mind occoupied.

Mike seems to be in good spirits still. We've had so much fun chatting on line. Sometimes I think if anyone were to sneak in & read our chats they would think we've absoultely lost our minds. I don't care though, we make each other laugh and laugh! I enjoy out time together so much.

I don't have much planned for this holiday weekend except I am going to my girlfriends house. Her daughter just graduated from High School, so she is having a cook-out tomorrow evening for her. It should be a good time. I do have to work Monday, but I do have Tuesday off. As of right now I have no plans. Which really doesn't bother me at all....sometimes plans get in the way....

I did miss two calls from Carol today. I was at work when she called. Her & Glenn were at the airport on their way to Sarah's (Mike's cousin) wedding. Mike is very disappointed he couldn't be there. I was with him when he received his "Save the Date" card in the mail and he was very excited about it. I know he will be there is spirit though. He is such a thoughtful man.

Well as I said I don't have much time....so I will close for now....

I love you Mike, Sweet Dreams!!!

Busy, Busy, Busy!!!!

Well I survived another night at the Sport Plex. Tonight was the East Coast Youth Soccer League. There were about 9000 people there! Needless to say I am exhausted. But the good thing is, it's a good feeling. I feel like I've done something. I will be working tomorrow night as well. The home team, The Mariners, are having a double header, so it should be another busy night.

As I've said before Mike & I usually get to chat at lunch time, well when I got home today, I couldn't connect to the internet. Needless to say, I was not a happy camper. But I did get a GREAT surprise....he called me instead. As nice as it is to chat and see him, it's sometimes even nicer to hear his voice. I miss him so much. Today I was thinking it was supposed to get easier as far as missing him, but I think it's getting harder. I suppose it will ultimately get easier....we'll see....

As I said I tried to post some more pictures Mike sent but for whatever reason I couldn't so I'm going to give it a shot tonight.

This is of Mike and an Army LT watching the World Cup. I am so glad to see that they do have some down time. As we all know everyone needs to have something to enjoy.

And as you can see they even get to drink....Non-Alcoholic beer anyway!!!!....At least they get a little taste of a beer. They look like they are enjoying themselves. It actually doesn't look that uncomfortable either.

Well as I said I am exhausted and I do have to get up early to go to work. So I will post more tomorrow.

I Love you Mike, Sweet Dreams Babe!!!

New Friends

Notice a new link titled "Desert Periscope" top right above my profile. A Naval Submarine Officer who is about a month ahead of Mike is the one who actually inspired me to start my Blog. I started reading his shortly after Mike found out he was going to Iraq. Since he was about a month ahead of Mike his post helped me a lot. So I sent him a comment and asked him to place a link to my Blog on his and I would do the same. Since then we have corresponded through email and he seems like a very nice person. I wish him a safe return as well. He seems to have the same attitude as Mike..."Proud to serve his country, no matter what is asked of him" So take some time to read his Blog, I find it very interesting. He is actually doing the same thing as Mike, maybe someday they will get to meet.

As I said in my earlier post, I have been busy with kids and work, which is why I haven't posted. Time just seems to be slipping by. I'm not complaining by any means. I was able to have a very nice weekend with the kids.

I've received some more pictures from Mike. The first one is of his "room". Doesn't look like much and when I said something to him about it, he was like Kym, think about all the others before me. When we "our military" first got here, our troops were sleeping outside in sleeping bags on the sand. At least I do have a roof over my head with air conditioning.

But he did tell me today that he has been able to "Move-on-up" which means he has moved upstairs. This evidently is the basement. He at least has carpet, which he says is nice.

Here is a picture of his "office". I would think it would be hard to get anything done in this type of atmosphere. I don't think I would be able to concentrate. My ADHD would kick in real fast.

Doesn't his hair look great? I love it! Of course I think he's so darn cute anyway. He looks like he's having way to much fun though. Do you think he could have any more drinks in front of him? At least I know he is keeping hydrated.

Well I tried to download a couple more pictures but for some reason I am unable to. So I will post more later.

Keep the pictures coming Mike, we all enjoy seeing them.

As a side note, I will be working tomorrow at the Sports Plex. I start at two, they are sponsoring a Youth Soccer Camp and will have the stadium open for opening day ceremonies and it is an all day thing, so depending on what time and how tired I am will depend on whether or not I post tomorrow.

Good Night & Sweet Dreams Mike! I love you!

I'm in trouble..............

I know, I know, I haven't posted in a very long time. And I apologize. I have been extremely busy. This past weekend my son, his girlfriend and a special visitor were at the house. So I was busy with them. We went to the beach, bowling and then we went to my girlfriends house to hang out at her pool. I was wore out! Then I went to dinner with Brady Monday night because he flew back out to California yesterday and I wasn't going to get to see him again. And last night I came home from work to take a "nap" and I ended up sleeping the entire night! Guess I was tired.

I hate to say it, but I really don't have a lot of time right now, but I will be posting more this evening, I promise!!!!

I love you Mike!

1 down, 11 to go....

YEA!!!! Look at the counter folks, we made the 1 month mark....I wish I could say it flew by, but it really doesn't seem as if it did....I am looking forward to July though, I mean after all it is MY Birthday Month!!!! and it is all about me, right Mike? LOL

I'm getting ready for work so I don't have much time, but I had to point out the "Feet in Sand" counter....I am very glad to have made this milestone....

Gots to run...I love you Mike!

Blues....

I know I didn't post yesterday but it was just one of those days.

Brady will be coming over to my house to spend the rest of the weekend with me. I can't wait! I do have to work tonight so I'm hoping that he & Jess will go with me so they can watch the game. Should be fun.

Mike & I had issues with Yahoo messenger yesterday and now that we figured it out...it was kinda comical...we both we freaking because we didn't get out daily chat in. But we were finally able to chat for a while. Which was very good for me....I was able to get my Mike fix....LOL

Well gots to run...Will post more later....hopefully, as I said I do have to work tonight so we'll see....

I love you Mike!!!! Miss you bunches!

A lot of running around today...

I did exactly what the title of this post says....I went to post office to drop off Mike's box and while I was there I had to pick up a package...well it turns out it was Brady's Diploma!!!! It was the best feeling when I found out what it was...I kinda laughed and said WOW, he really did graduate and they didn't just let him walk across the stage!!!! I can't wait to give it to him. He worked really hard for that piece of paper. He is going to be thrilled. And I am going to the airport....I have to see him. I was going to surprise him but I didn't know when he was flying in or anything so I had to ask. He was excited too.

After the post office I had to go to my home office in Chesapeake and then after that I had to go to the clinic to pick up some x-rays. Of course all this was in Chesapeake so it took me about 45 minutes to get home because of traffic...it was 400 before I left the area....Now I remember why I hated living out there.

Mike & I didn't get to talk quite as long today. He was really busy and I had all this stuff to do. We did manage to get in some time though. I know the day will come again where we don't get to talk everyday so I want to be here for him while we can....

I know I've said this before, but Mike is such a special person. He has the biggest heart and is the most caring person I know. I love him for it. As hard as this is on us, I can't help but think it's going to make us grow closer in the end. We have so much time to really get to know each other and talk about everything. I can't help but think when your together, almost everyday, it's the little things that go by and you don't even realize it. Where as now, neither one of us are willing to let anything "slide" by. He is truly an amazing person!!!!

With that said I really need to go get ready to met my other favorite guy!!!! I can't wait to see him. I know it's only been a month and I have gone longer than that when he was in school, but for whatever reason this seems different. I guess cause he really is all grown up!!!! I still say I'm to damn young to have a kid as old as him!!!! hahahaha

I hope you had lots & lots of sweet dreams Mike, I love you with all of my heart!!!! I miss you babe!!!!

Wow, What a day!

Today was pretty uneventful. I was busy as all get out at work. It's the time of year in the government where you always have a lot of financial drills. So it can be very stressful. Everybody is freaking out about whether or not there will be enough money to start FY07. Of course there always is.

Mike called me twice today and both times I missed his call. I hate it when that happens. I know he understands but when I get back to my desk and I see a weird number show up on my phone my heart just sinks because I know it was him. I was able to talk to him on line at lunch time tho. He was again extremely tired. He was working outside a lot today and the tempature really wears him out....of course I don't know why....the temp was only about 125!!!! What a day to have to work outside! Mike you know I'm just playing!! I can't imagine having to work in that kind of heat. He also said that where he is it's a lot more humid then when he was at Camp Victory. So you know that just makes it hotter. My poor babe!!!!

Now that he finally has a mailing address he asked me to pick him up some stuff and put in the mail. Just general stuff, plus he did forget some things before he left so I've been waiting for him to get a mailing address to ship that stuff off. I know he's anxious to start receiving mail. So if your reading this don't forget to send him a note now & again. I know he will appreciate it.

Brady will be in town tomorrow night. He is coming home to go to his best friends wedding. I'm so excited to see him. He is actually gonna spend most of the time here with me. Which I'm looking forward to. We haven't had alone time in a long while. His girlfriend Jess will be here Thursday so at least I will have Wednesday night. His dad is going to pick him up at the airport because Brady's car is at his house & he wants to be able to have it when he gets up Wed. I don't blame him. And he isn't getting in until late so....he didn't want me to have to stay up that late to pick him up....isn't that sweet...

Gonna run for now....Good Night Mike, I love you!!!!

p.s. Mike you really made my day today....I couldn't stop smiling the whole afternoon!!!! Thanks for being you, babe!!

Happy Birthday Glen!!!

It's your Birthday, Have a Party!!!!

Happy Birthday to Mike's dad, Glen....I hope your have a WONDERFUL Day!!!

Will post more later. Love ya Mike!!

Happy Father's Day!!

I hope all the Father's are having a Great Day today! As I am typing this post I am talking to a very Special father....Yes that's right, I am chatting with Mike looking at him on his webcam and posting in my blog. Technology is great isn't it? He is actually sending his dad, brother and his cousin an email. So I thought I would post something.

Mike was given the rest of the day off, which I was glad to hear. He has been extremely busy and has not had a day off since arriving in Iraq. It was definitely a well deserved day off.

We spent most of the day on line chatting. We were also able to purchase my ticket to Omaha to visit his parents in July. Wow what a challenge...What should have taken 20 minutes at the most ended up taking over an hour. It was a pain in the A$$. I am really excited about spending time with Mike's family. I know Mike is happy and excited that I'm able to go but I also know he wants to be there so bad. It is also Jeremy's (Mike's brother) birthday as well as mine the weekend I'm going to be there so we should have a great time.

I ended up not doing much of anything today. Which was OK. I was going to go meet some friends from work at an Autocross event at Little Creek Amphib Base, but time got away from me when I was working with Mike on my tickets...Oh well, there will be another day for that.

Work was really slow last night, which made for a very long night, but I still got paid and walked out with more money than I has when I went in. The Mariners didn't play which is why it was so slow. But I still had fun...I am always saying "If you don't have fun, it's your own damn fault" and I do try to have fun in everything I do.

I just got off the phone with my girlfriend, Lisa, from Guam. I haven't talked to her in a long time. We talked for 1 1/2 hours....I miss her so much! They will be moving back to the states sometime in October 2007, so they still have a long time to go.

Since it is so late I am going to go to bed...need to get up early for work.

I love you Mike, Sweet dreams babe!!

Another post "Just for Mike"

I already mentioned I love the band Journey and Mike bought me a ticket to go see them July 8th and the day before he left he wanted me to hear "Faithfully". As I was listening to it (yes I found my CD and now it's in my car permanently, at least for the next year!) one day these words came to mind....so Mike this is my version of "Faithfully" I hope you enjoy it.....

Desert Run
Into the Iraqi sun
Thoughts go round and round
In my mind
Restless hearts
Sleep alone tonight
Sending all my love
Along the wire

They say that deployments
Aint no place to start a relationship
Since October
Its been you and me
And lovin a military man
Aint always what its supposed to be
Oh Mike you stand by me
Im forever yours…FAITHFULLY

Military life
Gone a lot of the time
We all need our friends
To make us smile
Through space and time
Always another war
Wondering where I am
Lost without you

And being apart aint easy
On OUR love affair
Two strangers learn to fall in love again
We get the joy of rediscovering US
Oh Mike you stand by me, Im forever yours…FAITHFULLY!

I LOVE YOU MIKE!!!!

The best Christmas Present EVER!

As I said in an earlier post, Mike bought me a Mini Day Spa Gift Certificate for Christmas and I was finally able to use it this afternoon. It was a 1 hour massage, a facial, a manicure and a pedicure. AWESOME!!!! If anyone is looking for a special gift for their girl....this would be it! Thanks Mike, I loved it!

Last night was another good night at the Sport Plex. I know it's only the second night I've worked but I really do enjoy it. Now ask me tomorrow night and I might have a different opinion; I'm working a double!!!! I'm looking forward to it though.

Mike was able to call me today...It was so good to hear his voice. He hasn't been able to call as much for a lot of different reasons, mainly because of the cost. Thank God for Instant Message and the web cam. I love seeing him!!!! I've always thought he is handsome, but damn he looks so good!!!! It is hard at times though, I just want to crawl through the screen and give him the biggest hug ever! We've been able to "chat" everyday. I only live 2 miles from work so I come home for lunch everyday and we usually spend the whole hour talking. I love it!!! Now that he's actually doing what he was sent to Iraq to do, he has been really busy. I'm glad because it will make the time go by so much faster for him. He says it has been VERY hot! Today was 116....and I still can't believe the hottest months haven't even arrived yet! Yikes! Babe you better stay inside!!!! Don't want you to have a heat stroke!!!

Mike and I had another mis-understanding this morning. The situation we're in makes it really tough. It's so easy to feel things you normally wouldn't...but as usual we were able to discuss it and now it's done & over! I've said it before....one of the many reasons I love Mike...and one of the main reasons we are good together...we've learned from past mistakes...the biggest thing is if something is bothering us....we deal with it. I love it!!! No I'm not saying I like it when we argue but I do like how we are able to handle it...

A friend of ours called me tonight, Anna; she wanted me to go out...I would have had I not been so relaxed from the Spa and if I didn't have to work a double tomorrow. Probably a good thing anyway....She did tell me to tell you HI Mike.

I'm gonna go hit the sack....I KNOW I will be sleeping good tonight!!!

Sweet Dreams Babe....I love you bunches and bunches!!

Correction...

I misunderstood Mike, it is fine to start using his mailing address. He will let me know when this address is no longer valid. Sorry for the confusion.

I will post later today or tomorrow as I am working tonight so I might not have time.

I love you Mike!

Lucky Me!!!

My day actually started out GREAT! When I woke up @ 515 am Mike was on line...so I got to chat with him first thing...The Internet Cafe at this FOB has web cam available so he set it up and I was able to see him. When he first came up on my screen I started laughing and crying at the same time. It was such a good feeling. He looks GREAT! What surprised me the most was his eyes....they look so blue....of course he has beautiful eyes anyway, but for some reason they just look bluer than normal. Now when it's time to log off it makes it even harder. We joke about how we have got to be the worst when it comes to getting off the phone or Instant Message...we usually have to start about 15 minutes before either one of us has to go. I just can't express how awesome it was to actually see him. Technology is amazing.

I am going to post Mike's mailing address but he has suggested that you not mail anything, yet because he still is not at his final destination. Stay tuned and I will let you know when it's ok to mail. But for now here is his address:

FCC Michael Van Haren (US Navy)

HHT 1-33 CAV

3rd Brigade Team

101st Airborne Division

APO AE 09349

The weather here today is miserable. It has been raining ALL day. I was hoping I could mow the yard tonight because I'm working tomorrow night, at the Sport Plex and Friday afternoon I'm using my "Mini Day Spa" gift certificate Mike bought me for Christmas, so I'm definitely not going to want to mow Friday...It will just have to wait until Saturday.

For now...I love you Michael Glen Van Haren!!!! Thanks for being the special person you are....

The days are starting to fly...

I can't believe I haven't posted for two days. Sunday I have no excuse; was just lazy. I had a good time with my friends Nancy & Erin Saturday night. You know your getting old when the club your at you run into all of your sons friends! It was nice though. Actually one of the girls who is Brady's bestfriend was having her bachorlette party. Brady & Leah have been friends since they were 8 years old. They met at an all night skating party on New Years Eve. So it was nice to run into her. Her wedding is the weekend of June 23rd so he will be flying home for that. I'm glad he'll be able to make it. And of course I am glad to be able to see him.

Mike has left for his FOB today. Actually he should be on the plane right now. I pray for his safe arrival. I am so glad he is "finally" arriving at his final post. I know he is tired of living out of his sea bags and of sleeping on a cot. I didn't realize but one of the guys he has gotten to know good will be at the same FOB. They are in different battalions but at least they are on the same FOB. Mike still amazes me with his attitude. Very seldom does he have anything negative to say. He has his days, like we all do, and that is to be expected. But over all he just amazes me. I'm not so sure I could have the same attitude.

I started to post this morning but didn't have time to finish...It is now 830 pm...just got back from taking someone very special out to dinner for his birthday. It was a very nice time.

Mike emailed and called earlier to let me know he made it to his FOB...didn't realize he was going to a FOB that is not his final location. He will be at this one for a couple of weeks. We didn't have long to talk, he was extremely tired. The time difference doesn't help. It was just good to hear his voice.

I will close by saying....Good Night Mike...I do love you!!!

A good time....

I had a GREAT night last night. Work was a lot of fun. It's been a long time since I've done anything like that and I had forgotten how much I miss working with the public. Computers don't have much of a personality! I think Ivan was surprised too because as we were leaving he said Kym you did great! It didn't take you long to figure things out.

I went to "our" local hangout on my way home for a beer and had a nice time. What was really nice was when I got home Mike was on-line so we chatted for a little while and then he called me. It was the PERFECT ending to a GREAT day!

I'm meeting my sister at a ball field around 1200 today. Her boyfriend plays softball so I'm gonna go hang with her for a while. Then I'm going over to my girlfriends house and were gonna sit by the pool for a bit and then I'm gonna go hang with her and her boyfriend tonight and I'll probably spend the night with her again. She lives in Chesapeake which is about a 45 minute ride from where I live. We really don't get to see each other all that much because of it. She also has two kids still at home so that makes a HUGE difference.

Speaking of kids, Brady called me the other day and cracked me up. Get this....he was like mom, I'm in a Limo on my way to Malibu and I can't access the net on my blackberry so would you go online & check my bank balance....I thought it was soooooo funny! Here he is 22 years old in a limo on his way to Malibu and wants his mom to check his bank balance. Mike Copon , who Brady is working for had a PSA (public service announcement) to do in Malibu. Brady seems to be doing good and he really is enjoying working for Mike. So we'll see. Not sure how much work he's doing, no actually he seems to be quite busy keeping Mike's schedule and promoting him. It is definitely right up his alley.

Gonna run for now.... Mike I love you babe and I miss you so much!!!!

A Quick Note...

I don't have a lot of time to post today...I've started a part-time job! I will be working a the Sport Plex which is a soccer stadium here in Virginia Beach. I thought it would be great...it will keep me busy and I will be earning some extra money at the same time. Not a bad deal. I'm not sure but I think they only play on weekends so it shouldn't interfere with my "REAL" job. I will be working one of the food booths. So.....with that said my first night is tonight which is why I don't have much time. I do need to get going to get ready. I will let you know how it was tomorrow (I should really say, I will let you know how well I do, it's been a long time since I've worked in this type of atmosphere!) Should be interesting....

I love you Mike!!!! Good Night Sweetie!

I'm back!

Yes I know it's been 3 days since I last posted. I don't have any excuse except I just haven't been in a good frame of mind.

Work has been extremely busy, which is a good thing. Yet it's been hard for me to concentrate, I guess it's the ADHD kicking in. And I've wondered where Brady got it!! hahaha

Mike has been very busy as well. Yet he still takes time to call me. It makes me love him all the more. I know at times he is so exhausted and all he wants to do is go to bed but he still calls to say hi and believe me it just makes my day!!!! He hasn't had a day off since arriving in Iraq, which has been tough on him. He's been in class for the last 10 days and with it being so hot, the classroom heats up in the afternoon to about 95 degrees and that's with 3 AC's running! I can't imagine being in that kind of environment and trying to learn. He had a test today and I'm not surprised he got a 100. He was so worried about it last night. I kept telling him he would do fine because he's so SMART!!!! I am very proud of him!

I know I've been saying this since he left but here I go again. When he gets to his FOB (Forward Operating Base) he has no idea what to expect as far as what communications will be. I know at first he will be extremely busy setting up & organizing whatever it is he's doing. So he wants to call as much as he can now because of it. I am truly grateful for that.

Here is a picture of when he was in Catania of Elephant Square. It looks absolutely beautiful.

I hope you can see the elephant. Looks neat! I'm really glad they were able to do a little bit of site-seeing on their way to Iraq. I'm pretty sure he's not going to get to do much while he's in Iraq.

I am in the process of trying to get hired on into a government position. I hope it works out. Being a contractor really sucks because you have NO security. My contract is up for re-bid this summer. It's not as if I have enough on my plate, right? You always have to worry about having a job. Well not really having a job, if my company loses the contract I would probably just go with the new company, but then I have to start from scratch again as far as 401K, vacation, etc...It would just be so much better if I could get hired on in a GS position. I will let you know the outcome. Keep your fingers crossed!

Well gonna run...I need to look up airline tickets. I'm going to fly to Omaha either the 3rd or 4th weekend in July to visit Mike's parents, brother & sister-in-law and his nieces. It should be a GREAT time. Mike has a wonderful family. After just meeting them one time I have already come to love them and it seems as if they have accepted me as well. Which of course makes it easier for Mike & I. But it's like I always say...what's not to like, right? hahahaha Remember Mike....It is ALL about ME!!!!! (Inside joke guys!!)

Mike I love you, babe....Stay safe for me!!!

A Beautiful Day!

Today has been a very good day. I had an awesome time last night at my girlfriends house. I ended up staying the night. It's been a long time since I went to a "slumber party" It was fun. Can't wait to do it again. When we got up we sat out by the pool and drank our coffee. What a Great way to start the day.

Mike called as I was on my way home. We, again, had a very nice conversation. He was getting ready to go eat dinner.

I had to mow the grass when I got home. I don't mind though, it's good exercise and it's relaxing for me. After I finished that Mike was online so I chatted with him for about an 1/2 hour and then he called me again. He has sent me quite a few pictures. I will post some later in the week. They are of when he was in Sig.

I think I'm going to fix something to eat & then I will probably wash my car....it definitely needs a bath. I hate driving a dirty car.

I was able to get in touch with Penny, and I am planning on getting Adam the weekend of June 23rd. I can't wait! I wanted him this weekend but he's having a birthday party and then the next weekend is his sister's high school graduation. In away it's probably better because I want to take him to the beach and by then maybe the water will be a lot warmer.

Until tomorrow...... I love you Mike!!!!

p.s. Thanks Mike....(you know what I'm talking about)

Triple D!!! (Double Digit Day)

Mike has had his feet in the sand for 10 days now. YEA!!! Before I know it he will be home! haha It does feel good to be out of the single digits...Silly I know but....that's me...

I haven't done much today. It's been really nasty outside. Which is fine. I did clean the house. Talked to Mike on-line and then he called but we had a horrible connection so we got off & he went to bed. They are having to go to school over the weekend.

I am going over to my girlfriends house to hang out. She's having a few people over. I was going to go to the movies because I just couldn't stand the thought of another night sitting here. I'm glad she called. It will be more fun.

Well not a whole lot to say and I need to get ready to go get ready to go to my girlfriends...

I LOVE YOU Mike!!!! Good Night...

Very Busy Day!

Today was rather busy. I first had to go to my home office in Chesapeake, which is about 30-45 minutes away depending on traffic. I ended up having to work later than normal but it wasn't a big deal.

Mike is having problems finding an insignia he's required to wear on his uniform. So I was off on a mission to try and find a place that could/would make them. No luck. But I do have a place I need to research on line.

I then had some personal errands to run. Grocery shopping, pay a few bills, etc...Luckly I was able to get everything done before the rain came.

Mike we finally had a Huge storm. I say this because on numerous ocassions the weathermen would call for a storm in the area and Mike & I would get excited so we could watch the sky light up but one would never come. Well we had one today, lightening, thunder, downpour, the whole nine yards. Probably why it's been so humid. Mike, I definitley thought of you during it. It's the little silly things like that you miss the most. But it's also the little silly things like that when I realize we have a lot left to experience together.

I'd like to share this saying I came across today that I think is Mike & I all the way....
"Anyone can be passionate, but it takes real lovers to be silly" Mike & I are always being silly, if people could hear us they would probably come lock us up. We have fun though.

I also stopped at our local hang-out. They just finished remodeling and were opened after being closed all week. The place looks awesome. Mike you're not going to believe it when you see it. Looks totally different. I only stayed for an hour or so. Mike you would be proud, I only had water!

Well enough for now. Off to clean something....

Good night Mike, I love you!!!!

Just for "My Mike"

Mike I heard this on the radio again today....I had to send it to you....

RIGHT HERE WAITING

Ocean’s apart day after day
And I slowly go insane
I hear your voice on the line
But it doesn’t stop the pain

If I see you next to never
How can we say forever

Wherever you go
Whatever you do
I will be right here waiting for you
Whatever it takes
Or how my heart breaks
I will be right here waiting for you

I took for granted, all the times
That I thought would last somehow
I hear the laughter, I taste the tears
But I can’t get near you now

Oh, can’t you see it baby
You’ve got me going crazy

Wherever you go
Whatever you do
I will be right here waiting for you
Whatever it takes
Or how my heart breaks
I will be right here waiting for you

I wonder how we can survive
This romance
But in the end if I’m with you
I’ll take the chance

Oh, can’t you see it baby
You’ve got me going crazy

Richard Marx Lyrics

This says it all, Mike...

I LOVE YOU!! I MISS YOU MORE & MORE EVERYDAY!

Just another day in Virginia Beach...

It has been one of those days. I was really busy at work, which is a good thing. The days really do seem to be flying by. The hardest thing is coming home after work. As soon as I get here I start doing something. I've got a lot to do, because I had just moved in, just before Mike received the news that he would be going to Iraq. So a lot of the house stuff was put on hold.

It seems as if summer has arrived. The humidity has been very high the last couple of days. The temperature hasn't been that bad, around 85, but with that humidity....UGH!!!! I love summer but I could do without the humidity.

When I spoke to Mike today he seemed kind of down, but when I asked him he said he was actually in a great mood. I was glad to hear that. I know he's not going to have a good day everyday but I can't help but worry. That's just me.

He did send me quite a few pictures of one of Saddam's homes. It's near the what used to be the Baghdad International Airport but it's been closed for about 3 years and serves as a military airstrip only. The "Home" is used at the Admin Office at Camp Victory.
Pretty amazing, isn't it?

Here is another of Mike inside... The chair is so big it seems to swallow him. The hardest thing for me to get used to is seeing him wear a gun. It just kills me to think that he is in a "war zone"
He also sent a picture of the tent he is staying in. Thank God it's only temporary because this doesn't look comfortable at all...His cot is the one with the white mattress on it. Someone before him had left it and he was the lucky one to get it. He at least has the AC right there. And from what I understand it has been pretty HOT. He said it got up to 115 today!! I tease him about it being dry heat and it shouldn't be that bad!! Of course I do feel a little guilty when I complain about how hot & humid it's been here.

Another weekend is upon me and I'm not sure what I'm going to do. This is kind of a hard weekend for me, because this is the first time in 5 years that I haven't gone to Dover, Delaware with my sister to watch the NASCAR race. Things change and I understand that, but we did have fun....So have one for me Sheri...I love ya!! I can't even say Go Tony, because he isn't even racing because he broke his shoulder blade....so I'll say GO #20!!!!

Good Night Mike, Sweet Dreams and I love & miss you!!!!