Sleeping in the Closet

Well, my honey is gone...he is doing great things in Africa on a mission trip with our church....I am so proud of him and can't wait to hear all that God has done and shown them.

BUT, in the meantime....I've been a little anxious at home by myself. Okay, that's not a totally true statement.

People, I'm scared over here!

It's okay...don't worry...I locked the doors, the alarm is on and I live in a safe place but there is just something different about having my husband, my protector home with me.

Last night, I ended up sleeping in my closet. Needless to say, I didn't get much good sleep. We were painting our bedroom so the blinds were down, so I didn't feel comfortable sleeping in there where everyone could see in...made me feel vulnerable. And, every other room in the house didn't make me feel much better. So, the best idea I came up with was my closet. Picture me....with my comforter and two pillows curled up like a baby in my closet! Yep, good times.

Tonight I got scared and my brother in law, Sean came over to walk the house and make sure there was not a "boogie man". We didn't find a boogie man, but he did help me feel so much more comfortable and he prayed with me before he left! He's such a great guy.

All of this may sound so dramatic to you...sorry! I don't like to create drama...but I'm just a big weenie. And, I was wanting to prove to myself that I am a big girl and I will be okay. Well, I have been okay..this is our 7th night without Greg, but I'm still a weenie.

So, here's the best part...Sean encouraged me to write down my feelings and let Greg know just how much I have missed him, how much comfort he brings me, how safe he makes me feel, and any other mushy gushy ways that I have missed him.

So, I am ready for my husband to come home. I miss him. I miss the comfort he brings me. I miss talking to him each day. I miss seeing his smile. I miss seeing him at the office. I miss our date night. I miss worshipping with him at church. And most of all, I am sad that I am missing out on a spiritual journey he is experiencing. He will have a changed heart...from what he has seen and experienced.

Greg, we are so proud of you and hope to be able to grow from your experience too! The boys miss you like crazy. Sutton was kissing a picture of you in his picture book today....we love you honey!

Update: This is Carrie, Laura's amazing friend. I am sitting in Laura's bed right now. It's 12:45 am. Yep, that's right. I came to spend the night with the weenie!!! My hubby will be gone soon so she will be returning the favor!!! I hate staying alone too.

Mission Ghana

Saturday Greg left our house at 5:30 am and my precious dad took him to the airport, to leave for a mission trip to Ghana, Africa. He will be gone until August 4th...so I am asking that you pray for him, for the team, and that God would do His mighty work in the people!

Greg is so excited and they have prepared for this trip for literally 6 months! One of the women on the trip made a blog so that we could keep up with them on their mission...so if you want to follow them, it is: http://missionghana.blogspot.com

So far, we know they have arrived safely, and when they got there, they literally started "working" without sleep! The latest post said they had eaten dinner and were off to sleep.

Ghana is 5 hours ahead of us on time, so if it is 11:00 am here, it is 4:00 pm there. Our church is asking everyone to stop at 11:00 am every day to pray for our team. So, I'm asking you to join us!

I am proud of Greg, and proud of him for his faith...and for acting on his faith...I know God will bless him and touch his heart! I can't wait to hear all about it!