Wow, this post isn't going to be about Skyeler... This year for Valentines day I was somewhat dreading it since I knew Skyeler was going to be gone but then I got the idea while talking to a friend that we should go hang out and I should get out of the house and just have a fun evening.
That is exactly what I did...... My night started out with my friend Jessica and I going to the store to get some supplies for dinner. OOH it was so good I made french toast and we put strawberries, whipped cream, and chocolate syrup on it. It was very yummy. Jessica's singles ward was having a "Tangled" party and since Skyeler wasn't around I was invited to go. I had a ton of fun even though I knew nobody I broke out of my shy hide in the corner self and was able to really socialize and get to know other people. Ya they were all "single" but I found a few with a lot of similar interests and had a really good conversation. (I really thought Skyeler and I were the only weird ones who liked to watch the special features of every movie) guess not.
At this party the individuals in charged really wen tall out. they had the bags with lights leading up to the front door, had the purple flag banner things with the sun on it draped everywhere, then homemade lanterns on every available space on the ceiling. For dinner someone made an amazing butternut squash soup and then had the most amazing looking cake ever. (once I get to it I'll post a pic from my phone) It really was awesome. Then we had smaller little station activities such as coloring on the tables that had paper on it for Rapunzel's wall murals, fingernail painting, and then hair braiding with flower clips! The whole thing was quite girly but like I said before a TON of fun. I'll have to steal some of those ideas for when I have a little girl and need to throw a princess party.
The party probably ended around 10:30 ish but Jessica and I stayed to help clean up then we got talking to one of the girls that was there that wasn't in the ward but knew the family that lived in the house we were at.... Well we got talking and again had a lot of similar interests and we exchanged numbers so I made a new friend. Yay me!! (we ended up staying till after 1:00 am.
So all in all I had an amazing time and so grateful that I have friends that were willing to get me out of the house on Valentines day and so I didn't mope around. It was a hard day not having Skyeler there but I felt blessed at the same time. I felt blessed because I was truly happy for those who were able to spend time with their husbands or get a valentine from someone who they like, but even though my husband is 2,000 miles away from me that I know that he is doing all of this for me. I don't know a lot of people that would sacrifice all that Skyeler has in order to better their lives. Joining the military is a big thing especially basic training and they go through. It is a lot of mental and physical exercise and I guess I am just so blessed with knowing how much my husband loves me. I am surprised (sorta) on how well I am doing emotionally. I have broken down a few times but I think I can feel the prayers from everyone with the strength to carry on and learn from this adventure. I am glad that I have a positive outlook and that I can still be optimistic and have a good attitude even though on a day that is meant to spend with your love I wasn't able to. But I know I felt of his love and I hope he felt of mine, cause I was sending it his way all day!!
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