So today wasn't easy but I have made it through. I just got off the phone with Ryan and he was in Atlanta about to board the plane to Missouri. He met a soldier who is going to the same location. He said that the guy was very nice and CHRISTIAN. I was so excited to hear that he had met someone he could relate to. Ryan said the guy had a shirt with a picture of Jesus on the front with his hands tied behind his back with the saying..."HE died for our sins." Now is that not a GOD thing or what???
They went to TGIFridays and ate dinner and talked. They prayed together that when they were sad to put all FAITH in GOD!!! When Ryan told me this I was relieved and felt so much better. Please continue to pray and thanks to everyone who has supported us! We love ya'll!
(This was the card I got Ryan for him to read today 4-21-09...... The bible verse is 1 John 4:21)
Yesterday my mother, Nanny Simmons, and I drove Ryan to Columbia for his departure. I honestly have no clue how families of soldiers do it. It was bitter sweet and something I will never forget. We took him to Longhorn for a great evening dinner and back to the hotel. I knew it was coming and so did he.....all I could do was cry. Ryan told me to be STRONG and keep my chin up. I told him I would but I would have days I would fall apart and days where I was excited because we were one day closer. He put his hands on the window against mine and said "Absence makes the heart grow fonder." ..."I love you Amy and see you soon."
