This afternoon a sad little thought entered my head. It's been a whole week and a whole day since I've seen dear Gabe, and boy, do I miss him! I took a moment to devote completely to mourning his brotherly absence. Just then the ringing of the phone derailed my train of thought and interrupted my pity party... But who should it be but my soldier boy himself?Ah, happiness! The same old Gabe on the other line just letting me know that he decided to go to the Bahamas instead of Fort Benning (yeah right). It did me so much good to hear his voice and know he's doing well since I've had a tendency this week to lose sleep just worrying about how he fares. He told me he loves and misses me too, and I'm hoping those last words will tide me over for what likely will be a month or so before I hear his voice again.
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Ohhhh, I remember when my mother-in-law (my boyfriend's mom at the time) called to say that Bruce (my hubby NOW!) had called to let her know he was in Texas safe and sound. He told his mom that everything was great, but in a letter later to me, he said that when as soon as he got off the bus he kept thinking to himself, "WHAT HAVE I DONE?!" LOL Oh, the funny stories he shared. I'm sure Gabe will have some good ones too.
~Kristi
Aw, I'm glad you were able to talk to Gabe! How reassurring that must've been! I'm glad God is keeping him safe...!
Oh how special for you! I'm so glad you got to talk to him! I've been praying for you guys!
Morgan
You were blessed to be able to talk to your brother on the phone!
I'll never forget that first phone call with my dear brother-in-law after he left for Iraq.....it was so special!!!!
Glad you got to talk to Gabe; it sounds like you are missing him lots.
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