It is going on three weeks that Bob has been "working"! He had a month off, so I got really spoiled and then it rained on my parade, a down right tsunami!
We have had to be creative on ways to keep in touch, because there are some areas that cell phones just don't work very well. And then my friend introduced us to IMing!(instant messaging)!
Now we have been able to talk to each other non-stop through our computers. We type to each other and have full conversations. We can do this for hours! Yes, I said hours. I find myself logging on to my computer with such anticipation , I can feel my heart beating with joy, and excitement waiting to hear the im ringing and blinking with a message from my beloved!
Are you on? YES YES YES!!! and so begins our conversation. ..and then we type, and type and type.
It has opened up a new form of communication for us. We have found that we are able to write to each other openly and honestly, there is no limit, no boundaries. There is an innocence to it, you must take the time to read what the other person is conveying and only then can you respond. It takes out the rush of conversation and adds an element of art, and mystery. There are endless things that we want to know about each other, events that have happened in our day that we must share with one another, terms of endearments,a modern day love letter!
Bob's career as a pilot can take him away from home for extensive periods of time, but it is when he is away, that we talk the most, and it is in those conversations that we share some of our most intimate times. Instant messaging has reminded us that we are still getting to know one another, we are still interested in each others dreams, that we still need to stay connected for just a few more moments, and although we are still far apart in miles, we are never far apart in our hearts.
Yes, it is hard at times, lonely even, but with technology we have found a way to not only stay connected ,but to reconnect in different ways. I love to instant message, just the name itself promises to connect me instantaneously to my beloved, knowing that he is just on the other side of the screen waiting for my reply!
As Bob flys closer to the USA, I will once again be able to hear his voice, although I know we will continue to IM, because we have discovered a new way, another way, to fall in love all over again.
Thursday, August 7, 2008
Tuesday, August 5, 2008
Life Saver
Pete and Re Pete were sitting on a boat, Pete fell off. Who was left? Re Pete. Pete and Re Pete were sitting on a boat, Pete fell off. Who was left? Re Pete.
Sometimes this just sounds a little too familiar in my so called life! Get up, take care of house, kids, dinner, laundry, go to sleep, wake up .... repeat.
Sometimes this just sounds a little too familiar with the mistakes that I make. Make a mistake, fix the problem...repeat.
Sometimes this just sounds a little too familiar with my Faith. Walking on an obedient and faithful path with Christ, take a wrong turn... repeat.
In life there are many repeats, and do overs. The best thing we can do, is get back in the boat, dry off, and keep rowing.
In life sometimes the best, most fun, adventurous, silly, crazy times are when we fall out of the boat... and sometimes it just plain sucks!
During those times, its good to know that the people who love you the most will not let you drown, but throw you a life saver, to help lift you back in!
Thanks to the ones, who have thrown me many, many lifesavers, who have jumped in after me, and who sit beside me rowing!
ps. could somebody throw me a line...I fell out... again
Saturday, August 2, 2008
Purdue Class of 2008~
My niece Kara graduates from Purdue today!I can not believe that the last four years went so fast. What a great accomplishment. She has worked hard for four years and now she is reaping the rewards.
I am so proud of her, not just because of her college degree, but because during these four years, I have watched a young girl, become an amazing woman ! She is a wonderful niece, beloved cousin, and has become one of my most cherished friends.
Now, as she embarks on a new journey in her life, I am excited to see where life takes her, what opportunities await her, and where her road will lead.
I love you Kara, with all my heart . You have impressed me with your will and determination to complete this task at hand, at times when you felt like giving up, you pressed on looking towards your finish line, seeking the prize. I know that you will face your future with the same determination, and be successful in whatever you choose as your life's goal!
CONGRATULATIONS KARA!!! PURDUE CLASS OF 2008!!!
I am so proud of her, not just because of her college degree, but because during these four years, I have watched a young girl, become an amazing woman ! She is a wonderful niece, beloved cousin, and has become one of my most cherished friends.
Now, as she embarks on a new journey in her life, I am excited to see where life takes her, what opportunities await her, and where her road will lead.
I love you Kara, with all my heart . You have impressed me with your will and determination to complete this task at hand, at times when you felt like giving up, you pressed on looking towards your finish line, seeking the prize. I know that you will face your future with the same determination, and be successful in whatever you choose as your life's goal!
CONGRATULATIONS KARA!!! PURDUE CLASS OF 2008!!!
The best part of technology is that I get to watch Kara graduate from Purdue in my living room via the internet!!
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Baby Robinson 3/09!
Just an update on Baby Robinson. I got an excited call from my brother today! He told me that they saw one strong healthy baby on the ultrasound, with a heartbeat of 122 beats per min.!! Adrien and Robbie were very excited to share their happy news. They are even gonna send me an email of the ultrasound, so I can get a peek at my new niece or nephew! Technology, you gotta love it!So One more Congratulations to Robbie and Adrien!! I love you both and I could not be happier for you!
Friday, July 18, 2008
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
Home Again Jiggity Jig!
Today is the day after getting home from vacation. Yuk! Yesterday, I was able to bask in the memories of fun, sun and good food. Today, I have to UNPACK..All I can say is Ugh.. I have to unload the car, and bring everything in the house. This is the worst part of a vacation, not only am I coming down from my holiday, but I have to put all the stuff back.
Once again, I over packed. I don't know where half of this stuff should go. I brought way too many of those, and took too many of these. I have no room in my closets to store any of this stuff, because I bought things before the trip and loaded it directly into my car. I don't know what is clean or dirty, because the kids packed everything together. I have parts to this game, and not enough pieces to that one. My car has so much food and wrappers in it, it looks like its own 7-11. If anyone needs a souvenir, I could scoop out some sand from our back seat and put it in a jar. I think the fishing polls have some left over squid bate on the hooks,(that's what that smell was the whole ride home, so I guess Nolan was telling the truth, he wasn't farting!),I have kids crying about what they think they left, what they can't find, and what they brought that isn't theirs. I am tired, cranky and right about now I wish I was sitting on the beach, watching the waves, and soaking up the sun!Oh I love vacations, but coming home is the pitts. I think I will go lay down, after all there is always tomorrow. Its not like I am going on vacation or anything!
Once again, I over packed. I don't know where half of this stuff should go. I brought way too many of those, and took too many of these. I have no room in my closets to store any of this stuff, because I bought things before the trip and loaded it directly into my car. I don't know what is clean or dirty, because the kids packed everything together. I have parts to this game, and not enough pieces to that one. My car has so much food and wrappers in it, it looks like its own 7-11. If anyone needs a souvenir, I could scoop out some sand from our back seat and put it in a jar. I think the fishing polls have some left over squid bate on the hooks,(that's what that smell was the whole ride home, so I guess Nolan was telling the truth, he wasn't farting!),I have kids crying about what they think they left, what they can't find, and what they brought that isn't theirs. I am tired, cranky and right about now I wish I was sitting on the beach, watching the waves, and soaking up the sun!Oh I love vacations, but coming home is the pitts. I think I will go lay down, after all there is always tomorrow. Its not like I am going on vacation or anything!
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