Happy Valentine's Day

I wanted to wish y'all a big HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!!! A update on how we are all doing at the Casa. All of us are hanging in there. Yesterday, was the day from hell around here. Yes, I did freak out. I don't know how I made it through, but I did. I am strong and handled myself as best as I could. Unfortunately, my kids were here when I got the call from Sniper. They had to endure the ramifications all day....me completely ignoring them. Thankfully, my mom came over and helped out for lunch. My dad (a Marine who fought in Nam) showed up for the afternoon and provided dinner. I know I probably would have handled things much differently, if the garage wasn't broken into and the call from Sniper in one day, but I made it through. I know there will probably be another call from Sniper, with similar circumstances. I know this, I am not naive. As long as it is from him, I will handle it. It was just a shock to my system. Yes, he was wounded on my birthday. The way I look at it, God gave me one hell of a Birthday present, Sniper is still safe and sound, with just another scar to love. The other person who helped me, Wingman. He pretty much kicked my ass for acting the way I did. He told me as long as it is a call from Sniper, there is nothing to worry about. Sniper is a Marine. Yep, I felt much better after talking to him. He however, did tell Sniper I flipped out. That was not good. I don't want Sniper to worry about me. I want him to know I can handle anything thrown my way. I made him promise to let me know how small or big things happen to him, to please let me know, I will handle it. They say it takes a strong woman to stand by a Military Man's side. Yep, I finally get it. I am a Strong Woman and will stay by his side and take anything thrown my way. My kids had a rough night last night. The break-in has scared the shit out of them. I let them play slumber party in my room with me. I told them, that this is a one time deal and tonight it is back in there rooms and there beds. Drama Queen cried for a long time. She wanted to go to her daddy's house...it's safer, but I don't want to leave you alone (don't worry, this mom can handle herself. let someone make it into my home and they won't come out the same way they came in). She told me, mom you just aren't as tuff as daddy. I looked at her and said yes I am, I can kick anyone's ass, you just haven't seen mommy pissed. But mom, you don't hurt when you have spanked me.....Thanks kid (I don't try to). I am glad it is a new day. I woke up refreshed and ready to hit today running. To Sniper: I love you with all my heart. This day for us is just another day. A day just like any other. We don't need a day to say I love you. You and I know it each and every day. I am looking forward to the day I have you home and can wrap my arms around you again. I will never take for granted another day with you. dyzgoneby