Day 88

Today was one of those awesome days. It started with a late Dr appointment where I met yet another new Dr and found out that baby is doing wonderful. A little on the large side, but doing great. Luckily for me, the only person who knows the sex is the sonogram technician so I don't have to worry about someone slipping up and telling at another appointment. They are checking my platelets and iron levels for a few different reasons, but I'm confident that all is well.

Then Lucy and I had a lunch date. I'm doing my best to enjoy this alone time with her. At the beginning of the deployment it was so frustrating that she depended on me for everything, but then I started to realize that I'll never have this time with her again. My sister reminded me of that on one of those days when I was at my lowest and now I make sure to enjoy all these moments with her regardless of how frustrating or happy they may be. We will only be at this place in our lives once.

After naps for both of us (this baby is draining the energy out of me!) we went on a nice walk with Kelly. The weather was so beautiful and I knew we all needed to enjoy at least one more walk in the woods before I couldn't do it anymore (the stroller doesn't work well on hikes-haha). It was so quiet today, all I heard were the birds and the soft rustle of leaves. It was so calming and refreshing. I walked slowly and took it all in wishing Jon was here to enjoy the walk with us.

Before the day was through, we had a friend visit at the last minute to mow the lawn. One more thing I am so grateful for this summer. Its amazing how much people will help you out in times of need. Sometimes its not even a person you know well, but knows you are in a tough spot. Any time someone comes over to mow the ski slope that we call a backyard, I am thankful. I can't begin to imagine how difficult it must be and yet the same people keep coming back to help. Today our friend got it done in 30 minutes-I'm pretty sure that's a record for this yard!

All in all in was great day. If I've learned anything in the last three months, its that you need to remember to be appreciative of the little things in life. There is nothing like a good friend to lean on in your time of need. I am so grateful for each and every one of them.