8 weeks down, 6 to go!

YES.

You read correctly.

I said 6 weeks to go.

“But…..wait….” you’re thinking (I know you are…)- “it was 6 weeks to go LAST week when y’all were 7 weeks down. What happened?”

The military. THAT’S what happened. I’m not mad. I’m not even upset. I’m just frustrated that they change dates up like that. Apparently, this is what happens on a fairly regular basis, so I guess I’d better quit complaining about it, go ahead and get used to it and just remember that no plans are actually set in stone until I’m actually IN the thick of them, huh….?

SO, yes. S won’t be graduating until June 15th, which is a Monday…which MIGHT mean a fun weekend could be made of it all. We’ll see. His graduation date was pushed back a week (why does no one check with ME on these things…? HA!), but what’s another week since it’ll be 13, now 14, that I haven’ t seen him? EH…

S is doing beautifully, as expected. His body is adjusting slowly to this new schedule (sleeping during the day, going to school at night) which is actually good…because it’s his last week of this schedule! YAY! Next Monday he’ll start swings, which puts him going to school from 1600-0000. I think (listen to me, I’m not even OUT there and still giving my opinion- ridiculous) it’s even better than days because he’s got more time during the day to do other things and still get good sleep…when his body says it’s SUPPOSED to be sleeping! YAY for schedule changes! (Wait, did I just say that…?)

On another note, I am even more in love with S’ family than I was before after spending some really good time away with his mama, cousin and sister. These wonderful, precious women…such God-fearing, centered, down-to-earth, easy to get along with, entertaining, heartwarming, terrific womena. If there was ever anyone who was SO like me on the face of the earth, it’s his sister. I love you, girl. And his mama…love her to death. And “mysteph”- love you, too. I’m so grateful that I was SO blessed to be able to spend such good time with y’all this weekend.

Continued prayer requests include time alone with our God, a hearty appetite, an injury- and illness-free body, clarity of mind when studying and taking tests, a steady, positive, healthy outlook, continued friendships with other students, safe travels when he goes off base and as always, good communication with those wanting to hear from him back home (namely…ME!).