The military really helps me to live in the present. Enjoying each moment is a tough lesson for many to learn, but the military gives me plenty of opportunities to relish in the present.
Our plans have changed. Earlier, before we made Christmas plans, Rob’s boss told him his training dates. We made plans. Later, they found his name on some paperwork and he is to report first thing in the morning on December 27, smack dab in the middle of our planned Christmas vacation. Oh well.
Therefore, we fly to Atlanta on Christmas Day (cheapest tickets and least busy day to fly) and stay until mid-January.
Personally, I’m not very affected. I hope that doesn’t mean I’m callous. I’m of course sad to miss the opportunity to see people over Christmas, but as far as the holiday goes, I relish every time I get to see family and friends. It certainly doesn’t have to be tied to a certain time of year…
Instead, Rob and I get to celebrate Jesus’ birth together, uniting the two of us in deeper ways. And I’m overjoyed to be able to go to Atlanta and stay there while he trains! We’re renting an apartment and I plan on reading books, crocheting, cooking, shopping, and doing lots of yoga! I’m completely stoked about my vacation!
Mid-January, we come back to South Dakota (Rob only for a few days) and we’ll live in the present when it gets here.
In this busy holiday season my yoga instructor side strongly advises you to take a moment today and simply breathe, not thinking about all the things still to be done, but just 2-5 full breaths in the present.
3 comments:
Sad I won't get to see you over Christmas, but appreciate the "live in the present" reminder...especially with a new baby that will only be a baby for a short amount of time!
The military forces you to be flexible...good positive attitude about it though...your family understands that you have no control over these changes. Just keep communicating with us so we feel in the loop! Looking forward to seeing you at our new time, I will be very, very large and reaching the end of my days traveling outside the city!
I hear you! Chris has watch = stuck on base all day Dec 27 too. Maybe our angry neighbor (country) will calm down and we can go on vacation after that. Chris is like, "I hate not knowing!" and I'm like, "hello, that's my LIFE here....." I figure it's just a skill we wives get REALLY good at!! :)
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