My wife has spent the past several days on an educational tour of England and Scotland with some of her students, a parent, and a fellow-teacher. Boy, am I ready for her to come home. Quite frankly we have been apart for several days in the past, but usually I am the one doing the traveling.
Having made a number of mission trips to Africa, Europe and South America, I have often been away from Jan and my girls. On each of those trips I have missed them greatly, but have been immersed in the work that we went to do. It is a different story when I am the one back home.
Now, don't get me wrong. I am staying quite busy, and my daughters are making sure that I am seldom alone. But not having my sweetheart nearby is tough. What a blessing it will be when she arrives home on Thursday.
It really makes me appreciate the sacrifice that our soldiers are making when they are separated from their families for months, rather than days. I am truly thankful for the gift of freedom which their sacrifices secure and maintain.
Johnny
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