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    Name: dyzgoneby
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    I am married to a wonderful Marine and a mother of 5 darling children. Sniper has been home from his second tour in the Shitbox since July 2006. This will be my rants, raves and rumblings with my life with him as a Marine Wife, him dealing with life post Iraq and the Marine Corps next adventure for us. At times I may whine, I may cry and there maybe times I just don't make any sense and you think WTF. These are my feelings and my feelings alone. If you don't like what I have to say, click the "X" in the right corner and move on. Thank a vet for having that choice. If not, sit back and enjoy the peak into my crazy world.

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    Saturday, June 10, 2006

    A Phone Call, One Year Ago

    June 9, 2005, Sniper called me. That call has forever changed my life. I am thinking about how far my life has changed in the last year. I can tell you exactly where I was when that call came in.

    Drama Queen was at her end of year pool party with her class at the local racquet ball club. I was watching her playing with her friends, taking pictures, playing with the other kids, just being a mom, when my phone rang. I looked down and my heart skipped a beat, it was Sniper.

    We hadn't talked in a few years, but talked as if it was just yesterday. I remember walking around, pacing and not be able to sit still. My heart was jumping out of my skin. I must have paced around the pool 50 times, walked the parking lot a good 20 times and I don't know how many times around the building. That day is forever etched in my head. We made plans to meet the following day.

    That day would be one year ago today. I saw Sniper for the first time in 10 years. It is funny how I can remember everything that went through my head, the feelings I had and the countless outfits I changed in and out of. I can remember it all as if it was yesterday.

    How different will he look? damn yummy
    How different will I look to him? two kids later and a very short hair cut
    Will it seem if the time has not passed? not at all
    Will there be that quiet moment, where we both think WTF? never happened for me
    Will this outfit look better than the last 10? yes, I changed way too many times. I am a female after all
    Will he take one look at me and turn around and run? nope
    Will he like the person I have become? I sure hope so
    Will that spark still be there? no question about that, hands down

    We went to see "Mr. & Mrs. Smith" with Bubba, Bubba's girlfriend, and his nephew T. I sat next to him very nervous. I remember my hands being so sweaty and clammy. I tried to watch the movie, but my mind kept wandering on where I was at and with whom. The man I have loved for 15 years. I kept thinking I was dreaming.

    I had dreamed for so long about Sniper and never really thought our paths would cross again. I am so grateful they have. He has always and will always be my soul mate.

    After we dropped off the kids, we drove around for a few hours. I remember him stopping his truck, parking and us talking (get your minds out of the gutter) for a long time. I remember Sniper, unbuttoning his shirt, grabbing my hand and placing it over his heart. I will never forget that feeling. He told me "I have always had his heart. "

    As I close my eyes, I can still see it as if was happening, I can still feel his hand on mine. I was shaking like a leaf.

    I will never forget the good night kiss. It was like the first time all over again. I didn't want to leave. Right then and there I realized, this is where I have belonged all these years, right in his arms.

    From that day forward, our lives have forever changed. I never would have thought that night, a year later, I would be sitting here waiting for him to return home to me from Iraq or we would be planning our future together.

    It's funny that neighborhood we were driving around in, I live there now.

    A little while ago, I was thinking about all this, when my phone rings. Right on que, it was Sniper. I answered the phone laughing and told him what I had been thinking about.

    Wow, one year later.


    dyzgoneby
    Sniper, We have came so far in this last year. I never thought our lives would be where they are at now. I am so grateful you gave it one more shot with that phone call. This road we are on isn't an easy one. Life is never easy, but with the love we have the ride will be enjoyable. You have always been the one and only who holds the key to my heart.

    I love you with all my heart, body and soul. I always have.

    "Love is sometimes denied, sometimes lost, sometimes unrecognized, but in the end, always found with no regrets, forever valued and kept treasured."

    posted by dyzgoneby at 6/10/2006 04:05:00 PM

    Comments on "A Phone Call, One Year Ago"

     

    Blogger Christy said ... (5:09 PM) : 

    Funny how when something that is so true always comes back into our lives? You are right that would be a forever change for you guys. But you know sitting here reading your every day I think it is a good thing. You sound so happy most of the time and with the "Sniper" comments I could only imagine the smile on your face. The true love in your heart. You have accepted so much and love every minute of it. Even the frustrations.

     

    Blogger dyzgoneby said ... (7:19 PM) : 

    Christy....It's so funny, all day I have sat here with a huge grin on my face with tears streaming down my face. Not tears of sadness, but of pure joy. Joy for realizing the love we have for one another and how close we are to the beginning of our lives together. Tears of happiness of knowing our love has always remained strong through the years and distance. Love does overcome.

    I have never loved anyone as deeply as I love that man. And yes Sniper, even the man who you are today.

    It's funny his mom and I were having a conversation the other night about first loves. I think I shocked the hell out of her when I told her, Sniper was, is and will always be my first and only love.

    She asked me about maybe a highschool love or before. I laughed, Sniper is the only one I have had.

     

    Blogger Charla said ... (11:51 AM) : 

    Hi, I came across your blog today, and I was really touched by your post! My boyfriend Steve is currently in Iraq with the Army. I miss him more than I have words for, but just thinking about the times we've had and the times that will come when he gets home helps so much! Take care and stop by my blog (standingbymyman) any time! We're all in this together!
    Charla

     

    Anonymous Anonymous said ... (11:56 AM) : 

    ONE YEAR DOWN AND MANY MORE TO GO!!! Well if you've made it this far it can only get better. I am so glad that you two have eachother. We are all in this for the long haul and I am so glad that we are friends.

     

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