Technology during Deployment.

While Tom is deployed I do not leave my cell phone without reach. If I go to the restroom, it's in my hand. If I go to the gas station it's in my hand. Some people look at me as if I am a cell phone junkie because it's always with me no matter what time it is or where I go. Some ask; what happens if you miss a phone call. I look at them and say, "Then I will go another week without contact."

Techonology is an amazing thing, how did the WW1 and WW2 girlfriends and wives do it? Old fashion writing, yes I know. I write Tom almost every night before going to bed, it takes so long for a letter to be mailed across an ocean so deep and wide. I thank the Lord for cell phones, for computers, for instant messaging programs. Before Tom had his leave from Iraq, we were able to talk on Yahoo IM and see each other on webcam. To see him safe with all 10 fingers and all 10 toes, it was an amazing feeling.

To see his smile and the look in his eyes when we talked is an amazing feeling. I haven't seen him physically since May 21st, the last time I saw him he was going down an escaltor as I was in secruity checkpoint at the airport. How I wish he could of waited with me, it would of just made it harder I believe. I haven't seen him on webcam since his leave, when he was in CT waiting to fly me out. How I miss those nights of staying up late, how I miss the pain in my cheeks from smiling and laughing with him.

I received a phone call from him Wednesday morning at 1019, it was one minute and forty-five seconds long. Under two minutes!!! Hopefully the next phone call will be longer but I am blessed I was able to hear the comfort of his voice for that short of time. When I see the strange military number come on my cell phone ID I get butterflies of love and then I know he's safe! I pick up and I get the biggest smile ever as I answer "hello." and he says "hello my love." it's the best three words any soldiers girl can dream of.