A Late Tuesday Countdown: 5 weeks down 16 to go

Another week gone. This week has had lots of ups and downs. In anticipation of Gary's call (since I missed the previous call he had) I would run to every beckoning buzz or ring my phone made. NOTHING... He has called Tuesday, Wednesday's and Thursdays. So Tuesday came and gone without too much of a surprise. Wednesday came and went with a sigh that it wasn't the day. I was certain Thursday would be the day, and to my surprise the day came and left. I was quite sad and wished I didn't miss his previous call. I canceled a hiking trip with a friend that was on Friday because I was too scared Gary would call and I'd miss it. (Do I sound obsessive and lame yet?) I'm glad I did because he did call! PHEW! 

I was so excited but the allotted 12ish minutes was taken up by information that just needed to be discussed. ie: if people come see him graduate what do they need to bring, I gave him a few phone numbers to keep on hand, and did you get this and that? The call ended and normally I have a bit more rejuvenation from his call but I was longing to talk more. Thankfully I had good friends I was visiting and I got to talk to them some more. 

Saturday came and I had a baby shower! It was fun and got my mind off of Gary. Afterwards my sister in laws had planned a girls night. They PAMPERED ME! I didn't realize what the night was but they planned it all to pamper me. They pampered themselves too but they planned it because they thought I'd need it (Thanks Kerstin). They took me to Zupa's and then I got my feet bathed, scrubbed, and a pedicure. But that wasn't all- we did facials and satin hands. It was perfect timing for me. I am sure blessed! 

From that day it was pretty good. Although I still miss Gary so much I am rejuvenated with his kind letters and a phone call on Monday. 

WARNING cheese is about to proceed...

I want to share a part of Gary's tender letter that helps me. He says just the right things to me. I might be a sap but it sure makes me feel good. 

Although I canceled a hike on Friday I still went on
one on Monday with my sister. Up to bell reservoir. This
is me over 8 months pregnant!

"...I miss you and free time, walks, regular food, time with family, sleep, moving at whatever speed I want, keeping my stuff wherever I want, wearing civilian clothes, and many more things but most of all YOU my love. Hope you have a wonderful day. Do something special for yourself today OK! I mean it, go spend some money on yourself, call a friend and go to lunch, see a movie, get a massage, jump in a hot tub, plan a trip down town, go to a play, do everything on the list. Love you

-Your forever partner.

I sure have a great guy. We are so blessed and I am grateful for the love, support and tender mercies that I have been given and shown to me!