So the time has come for me to start my photo a day project. I had wanted to start with pictures that my good friend Amber took of us before he left, but I felt like I needed to start with the pictures I took of him at the airport yesterday. I'm sure I don't have to describe how we all felt yesterday knowing it was the last day we had with him. We got up in the morning and went to church and knew the moment we got there that it was the right thing to do. It was an amazing service and it ended with us recieving a huge blessing and finding peace with all of this. From there we went to breakfast and just enjoyed eachother's company. When we got home Lamont had to take care of a few things and before I knew it it was time to take him to the airport. When we arrived at the airport, Aly gave her daddy a present to take with him. It was her lion webkins that was dear to her heart, but she knew her daddy would love it. Then it was time for the goodbyes, i watched as Aly held onto Lamont and didn't want to let him go. It tore at my heart knowing she was feeling the same way I did, knowing that when she let go it would be the last hug for a very long time. You just stand there holding them, smelling them trying to permanently embed that memory in your mind so you'll have it for those times when you miss them soo much. I know he was feeling the same way, and I know this is just as hard on him as it is on us. We joked on the way to the airport that one day when we are laying in our bed, in our dream home that we will look back at all of this and see how much our marriage has survived through all of this. We will know it was all worth it in the end, and I will hold onto to that thought during those times when I need him the most..
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Oh Sweety my heart brakes for you. I wish there were things I could tell you to make the time go faster, to just make it all go away. The pictures are beautiful, seeing the kids so sad tears me up. I know God will give you the strength to get through this, I will pray for you all to feel in His arms during this time.
Love you
Lissa how bad i want to take the pain from you. I cried when i saw the pics. Its amazing how strong we can be when we have to. I know you and lamont have such a stong bond and i know you two will look back at this and relize how this made you so much stronger. I know how it feels to hold onto that last touch the last smell. How you will miss him so much. I know your family is strong and that you will stick together through it all and be a stonger and better family for this. I hope this helps i know no words in the world can sooth the pain, but know you have support no matter what. Hang in there.
Hey Mrs. Strong woman. (smile and tears) you are amazing Lissa. Wow, your blog is awesome and heartfelt to the core. My prayers are all with you guys. I'm sad and mad at the same time because of this, and the war, but there is nothing I can do but pray. You guys are ROCK solid with each other and with God and that is what will hold you together thru this time. Love you!
Thank you all for your comments. I am very grateful to have friends like you to help me through this.
Tears, Tears... You have managed to bring tears to this cold hearted beast's eyes!
I just feel for you so much. I can't even begin to fathom going through this. But you're a strong woman and I know you can do this! And as a bonus you ahve a great group of friends there to lean on when you need it most!
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