Monday, July 28, 2008

Back To School

Yesterday I was reunited with Brady after six weeks apart. He had been playing G.I. Joe in Texas and I had been sent to Utah to await his return. It was like a dream when I first saw him. He appeared to be glowing and so much more good looking than I remembered him being. I wasn't sure whether after being separated for so long we were still on the same terms. Was I allowed to touch him however I wanted or should we shake hands and start at the beginning again. We paused...then embraced...pulled apart and embraced again. We walked to the parking lot and then came the kisses. I was so overwhelmed with emotion that I ran over the curb as I backed out of the parking spot. The ride home was long and exciting. Not only because I had my man again, but because we became fully aware we were not in the desert anymore. The sky was pouring buckets onto the already moist Iowa crop. We arrived home safely and that's as far as that story goes. After all, this isn't a romance novel.
Absence definitely makes the heart grow fonder. I am glad to be home, but I had such a great time in Utah with our families. Here are just a few of the things I saw when I visited Bryce and Zion Canyons.


4 comments:

potsy said...
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Keely said...

Love the blog Mel - good outlet! Can't wait to see you guys at Christmas. Gavin keeps looking at our trip pictures and asks to go see you. He doesn't understand distance yet.

Angie said...

Mel,

I absolutley love the way you write! I can't wait for more in the day and life of the med student's wife. Keep it coming. It was good to see you, you are so beautiful and living such a good life, good for you.
Angie
http://our4sheep.blogspot.com

Cassie said...

I am just getting caught up with your blog sorry about all the comments just today!! But I had to tell you this post made me giggle, I totally couldn't imagine what 6 weeks is like!!