I am thankful for text messaging because I am not a huge fan of talking on the phone. I am thankful for Facebook so I can stay connected with changes in my friends lives. It seems impersonal, but that is social interaction nowadays. And it fits.
I have been feeling a little glum lately because Daniel's birth is fast approaching and since he is our second baby we don't get baby showers. No, it is not important to receive gifts when having a baby, but it does add to the excitement. It shows that someone shares in your joy and anticipation.
Today I received Daniel's first gift in the mail! It was a complete surprise and I almost cried when I opened it. It is from one of my dear friends from Fort Sill, AnnsLee. It was perfect timing because I have been slightly out of sorts recently due to pregnancy pains, restless nights with Jackson, some personal issues, and loneliness. It was such a breath of fresh air. This box told me that someone was thinking of me and even if we are hundreds of miles apart, our friendship remains true and strong.
I opened it and inside was an adorable onesie with kitties in top hats, a cute set of socks, and a little baby swimsuit. I has just been browsing swimsuits for Daniel because we never had one for Jackson when he was an infant. I decided not to buy one because it seemed frivolous. But we do plan to have a kiddie pool in the backyard this summer so I will definitely use it! I love this little suit! It is adorable and so tiny!
I am so thankful for my friendship with AnnsLee. I am so thankful for her thoughtfulness. I hope that someday we are stationed together again or at least within a couple hours of each other so we can visit!
I have been so blessed with solid friendships throughout my life. I continue to hope that as I meet new friends here I will find someone I can really connect with. I have met some wonderful ladies here and our friendships are growing, but it is at a different level of friendship than my closest friends. That is certainly better than not knowing anyone. I do hope and pray that I can find a kindred spirit here at Fort Campbell to help me pass the next few years. Good friends are hard to come by when you move and start over, but when you find them they are pure gold.
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