Today was all in all a very good time. I want to get out the "bad" things though. Today, 10 years ago, my grandfather died. That's a hard memory for me, but he is remembered with my utmost love. The other thing is that I found out Ellie has bronchitis today. It's a mild case, so no antibiotics, but its there nonetheless. There is a possibility for pneumonia too, so we are going back in 5-7 days, depending on how she's acting.
Now, onto the good stuff. I GOT TO SEE TOM! It was so wonderful. I love him so much. Actually seeing his reactions to the things Ellie was saying was worth everything to me. And she was sooo happy to see him! At one point she did get sad, and said:
"Mommy, I haven't seen Daddy in a long time."
me: "I know baby..."
her: looking right into the camera at Tom, "But Daddy, I need you."
We both got a little choked up, and I quickly changed the subject to day to day living. I do miss him a lot more now, but this feeling is worth it to be able to see him. I'm hoping to do it again next month.
I'm so grateful that Tom's unit put this together and I was able to get a slot. He means so much to me now that having him so far away hurts. Technology is such a wonderful thing. The video teleconferences are supposed to happen every two weeks, but they're slotting people so that you can't go two weeks in a row, which I understand. So here's hoping I get my slot for next month's VTC.
"In true love the smallest distance is too great, and the greatest distance can be bridged." ~Hans Nouwen
Good night.
No comments:
Post a Comment