A Little Friday Gratitude: Short Trips
Fri, Apr 24, 2009
Our house has been very quiet the past couple of days. Â Something just feels different, but it’s hard to put my finger on it. Â Sophie is still here, taking up space while she lounges on the bed. Â And Oscar is still underfoot with his wagging tail and his constant need for petting. Â The mail has been piling up on the living room table and when I look in the kitchen, I see a stack of dishes waiting to be washed. Â Everything looks like normal, it looks like our house. Â It just doesn’t feel like it.
And then it hits me. Â My CPA is gone, and without him here it just isn’t the same. Â He’s a big guy but it is his personality that fills the extra space and with him away, that space feels empty. Â So I try to fill it on my own. Â Loud music plays on the speakers while I get ready for work in the mornings. Â And the past two nights I’ve watched mindless TV when sitting down to eat my dinner. Â It doesn’t do much to stimulate my brain cells but at least it’s background noise. Â I’ve used my extra time to write emails and catch up on correspondence, all the while missing our nightly rituals which usually include watching an episode of West Wing and getting a foot rub. Â I finally go to bed, alone, surrounded by pillows that still smell like my sweet husband.
Then I sleep the night away and when the morning comes, I wake up and do it all over again. Â But today it’s better because today he will be home. Â Already the house feels a little bit different, you can almost sense its anticipation. Â I think the house somehow knows that soon it will be full of noise and laughter again. Â Just like I know that in a few short hours I’ll have my sweetie here to fill the empty space.
Man, I’m grateful for short trips.
What are you grateful for today?
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April 24th, 2009 at 3:39 am
I’m grateful that my sweet husband is in town (not that he travels a lot) and that it’s Friday today!
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April 24th, 2009 at 3:48 am
I love short trips … especially the ones that don’t start on weekends!
Right now I’m thankful for time by myself on the computer and a forecast of beautiful weather! (Almost Scientifically Proven Fact: Children sleep much better when forced to play outside all day. They are also much, much filthier when the day is done … which means they look exactly like a kid is supposed to look during the summer!)
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April 24th, 2009 at 4:24 am
As always, I’m just grateful it is Friday!! Hee!
No, I’m also grateful the semester is nearly complete! That is something to dance about! Hope you feel better when your hubby gets home–mine has to go to NY soon so I’ll be feeling that way too! It always seems so quiet when he isn’t here.
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April 24th, 2009 at 5:25 am
I’m grateful that the end of the first trimester is coming and hopefully and end to my nausea too!
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April 24th, 2009 at 5:33 am
I know what you mean. FringeMan was away this week too. He just got home yesterday.
Enjoy your weekend! It’s going to be beautiful here and I’m psyched.
-FringeGirl
April 24th, 2009 at 6:01 am
Oh, I know exactly how you feel. My Hubby has had to go out of town the last three days for classes to maintain his license (work related). Even though he came home each day, just knowing he wasn’t “in town”, I missed him. I am thankful yesterday was his last class and today is Friday.
April 24th, 2009 at 7:09 am
I’m grateful for waking up today. I’m thankful for the laughs I had this morning. I’m thankful for the beautiful weather coming my way. And I’m thankful for my family.
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April 24th, 2009 at 7:18 am
ugh! I hate when the husband is away and I’m home alone! But you’re right, a short trip is much better than a long one.
My husband got a new job yesterday, so I’m grateful for that!
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April 24th, 2009 at 7:19 am
I am grateful for spring and going to a concert with my husband and kids tonight. Should be fun.
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April 24th, 2009 at 7:59 am
I’m grateful for prayers being answered and doctors and all their knowledge to help us. Most especially grateful for my sweet companion the COP and all that he brings to my life. Grateful it’s his weekend off and we get to spend time together playing and working on projects for the church and ourselves.
April 24th, 2009 at 8:09 am
My husband is also going out of town for the weekend, as happens a couple times a month, and I hate it! It’s so lonely!!
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April 24th, 2009 at 8:10 am
I am grateful for the generosity of strangers! This week I found out I on a technology grant for my classroom and was presented with close to $3000 to buy technology, I got to be interviewed on the local news with my students! Also earlier this year a mini grant I posted on DonorsChoose(a great website that allows people to contribute directlt to projects in teachers classrooms) was funded and I just finished reading the novel I purchased with my students!
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April 24th, 2009 at 8:28 am
I’m incredibily greatful for family and health… we can’t ask for more than that in this life.
The fact that it’s Friday makes me even more grateful for these things too.
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April 24th, 2009 at 8:35 am
hearing aids!
I’m grateful that my son got his hearing aids on Wednesday!!! I’m so excited to try them out! So far he doesn’t seem to object as badly as I was anticipating…thats good news!!
Have a great weekend everyone!
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April 24th, 2009 at 9:24 am
I’m grateful for the massage I’ll be getting later this afternoon. I know, I know, it hasn’t happened yet. But it’s going to be great, and for that I’m pre-grateful.
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April 24th, 2009 at 9:25 am
Oh, I know what you’re going through. I hate it when Brian has business trips and it’s so nice when he comes home. Don’t get me wrong, I like the peace and quiet and not sharing the kitty cuddles or cooking, but I miss my husband.
I am thankful that my dad is coming for a weekend visit!
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April 24th, 2009 at 10:32 am
I know what you mean. With my B gone during the week, I’m sad! And since it’s a regular thing until at least September, it becomes “normal” for me to be there without him, and strange for him to be there. I hate that. But I suppose it’s a good test of how much we love our men, right?
I’m grateful to have B this week. It’s been such a week of changes (all good, this time), and he has been there for me SO much. I sat back last night, purring cat on my lap (I’m blaming him for my lack of productivity) and just smiled.
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April 24th, 2009 at 10:46 am
Sigh. I hate when Donald has business trips. They’re the longest weeks and the worst part of all is going to bed alone. When my BIL was deployed, I told my SIL she must be the strongest woman in the world because I could barely suck it up for a week and here she was facing a year.
She said it meant a full year without fighting over the remote control. Hm. I guess when you put it that way…
Enjoy your sweetheart reunion!!
April 24th, 2009 at 10:58 am
I’m grateful that after so many chilly rainy days, it’s 80 degrees and sunny outside…and it’s supposed to be that way all weekend. Hooray!!
April 24th, 2009 at 11:08 am
I’m grateful for the fantastic 80 degree weekend that we are going to have, for my beautiful children and for my mom starting to, albeit slowly, feel better. Have a great weekend!
April 24th, 2009 at 11:12 am
I am so grateful for God’s peace in my life today. So, so grateful.
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April 24th, 2009 at 12:13 pm
Wow! Do I know what you mean! I’m grateful that my husband says he needs me…in person!
My husband left for San Antonio, TX last Friday for a six month work project. I took him to the airport…and then because of the early check in time international flights, I was home again before he took off. I thought I had to make my own way alone (no cats or dogs
) for 3 weeks before I followed him…but Mr. “I need time to get settled in to a new routine” asked on Wed., “how soon can you get here?” A few minutes later I had an airplane ticket from London to San Antonio for this coming Tuesday. I mean I still had plans with friends this weekend to follow through on! It’s nice to be wanted! And he knows I want to be next to his side too!
Now back to eating everything in the freezer before I leave! Yikes!
Oh, I will also be grateful for being back in Texas, my true second home.
April 24th, 2009 at 2:02 pm
You are not the same without each other and that’s a special blessings. So glad you know that kind of love.
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April 24th, 2009 at 6:35 pm
Since we’ve lived together, HumanBoy and I have been apart only one night, and I believe in the 7.5 years we’ve been dating, we’ve never gone more than 48 hours without seeing each other. So weird to think about, really.
Today I am grateful for the weather. It’s been beautiful (if not a little sticky) today. I love warm weather.
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April 24th, 2009 at 7:15 pm
I’m grateful that it’s finally feeling like spring, for ducklings and other baby farm animals, and for virgin mojitos.
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April 24th, 2009 at 7:38 pm
I am grateful for a good Doctor and that I joined the Hospital Wellness Center. I am getting a trainer!!
April 24th, 2009 at 9:49 pm
Aw! The CPA gives you foot rubs? Send him down to St. Pete.
I guess I should be grateful that Joe gives me back rubs. Lately, he’ll only do it if I cash in the homemade “back rub coupons” he made me for Christmas.
Also: Joe does not take business trips. Instead he goes to Phish concerts and comes back dog-tired and out of whack.
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April 25th, 2009 at 5:05 am
I am grateful for so much. For the beginning of a weekend, which gives me hope of a fun and relaxing two days to do things around the house and yard and what I want to do. Grateful for the beautiful weather. And, mostly grateful for a sweet wife who makes me feel special.
April 26th, 2009 at 9:57 am
I truly understand your feelings. My husband works 12 hour days plus each week it shifts from day shift to night then back. When he’s working it’s pretty much, wake up, work, come home, eat, sleep. Fortunately, this crazy schedule means that he only works 14 days a month. I go from practically having no husband for 3 or 4 days at a time to being in each other’s pockets 24 hours a day. Right now our 20-something son is living with us while he works and pursues his MBA, so work days are not so lonely for awhile. All in all, we have a very good life for which I am very thankful!
May 1st, 2009 at 11:29 am
Thankful that my husband doesn’t have a job where he is gone all the time anymore.
. Also, thankful for the end of the work week and an exciting soccer and softball filled weekend with our daughter.