Life With My Soldier

I feel very blessed that Eric and I have been able to keep a good line of communication since he's been gone. Because of that we have grown with each other and we've learned a lot throughout the months he's been gone. I have certainly learned a lot since he's been gone. I've learned that I'm stronger then I ever gave myself credit for. I've learned that when I need something done I can do it. I've learned that I can do anything I put my mind to, but most importantly, I've learned that I have to loosen my grip on my marriage and my life and let God do His work. Before Eric left I must admit that I let myself go, in a big way. I neglected the fact that I was supposed to keep myself up for my husband. He always told me how beautiful I was, and I know that he honestly thinks I was, but I was not at my best, and for that I'm ashamed. So, I've done a lot of work on myself since he's been gone. I'm working hard at getting myself into the shape I need to be in, so I can be a better wife for my husband. I want to be in good shape for him, for our future children and for myself. I've made a lot of progress, and I have to give all the credit to the Lord. I've tried many times and failed because I didn't ask God for His help in my situation. When Eric left I finally did ask the Lord for help, and He has came through in a big way. So, although I'm extremely embarrassed by the first picture, I would like to show the progress that the Lord has made in me. The first picture was about a year ago, before Eric left when we were living in Kansas. The second is from last month, when Eric was home on R&R.