Letter from Home

I mentioned in the last post about a letter I handed to Stan when he left for Iraq. I knew when saying goodbye I wouldn't be able to say what I wanted, and the letter allowed him to know what I was thinking in that final moment.

Dear Stan

I wanted you to have something special on the plane from me. I thought about giving you a little gift, but I know you’re a simple man and nothing is more special to you than a letter.

There’s so much I want to say to you, but I don’t even know where to begin. I should start by telling you that 7 years ago when the Lord brought you into my path was the day my life changed forever. Little did we know, He had everything already planned and knew we would have this journey in life together. I want you to know that the days I’ve spent with you have been the best days of my life…from our young high school days, to the college years, to the crazy months prior to our wedding, to the Oklahoma days, and now the Georgia years. I never could have visioned how amazing my life with you would be with you in it.

I’ll think about you every day while you’re away. Don’t think a day will go by that I will not think of your smiling face, your sweet touch, your funny jokes, or your comments where you tease me. Not only will I think of you, but I promise to pray for you every day. I’ll pray for your safety, your spiritual life, your relationship with co-workers, your temptations, your happiness, and our marriage.

Because I know you so well, you probably have many thoughts running through your head right now when thinking about the upcoming months. Most of your thoughts are worries, fears, and the anticipation of the unknown. I want you to relax and know you will be alright. You have a wife who will be praying and supporting you. You also have a family back home, and a church family here who is doing the same. You have a wonderful support system the Lord has blessed you with.

A part of me is scared about what the next year will hold, but I know the Lord has it planned already and I’m trusting in His great wisdom. I love you, Stan, and I’m going to continue to keep the promise I made to you on our wedding day when we said our vows. This year will hold some tough times for us, but I’m holding on. Nothing will separate my love...not even the distance around the world or the length of a year. Like the pastor said when handing us our rings, love is like a circle showing no beginning and no end.

Put your trust in the Lord and He will guide you. And get home to me soon, so we can start our family together. :)

Yours forever, Kathryn