On The Home Front . . .

Jill here. No, I am not writing from Paraguay or some other exotic foreign wonder, but it occurred to me the other day that in a small way I am currently a part of this big adventure. I am spending my weeks in Provo looking forward to the not so distant day when I meet up with John. While he works in a hospital and makes his mark on the hearts of others, I too am working-and thankfully finding time for fun. I am glad to have work, as it seems lonely at my house without John. With no John to come home to I have picked up a lot of extra shifts, and in turn have learned a lot more about my job. I feel like I have been a team player, and that feels good. I am also glad for the time to paint, garden, sew, build relationships with friends/family and work on myself.

I'm sure most everyone is thinking, how is Jill taking this? And I can't and won't lie... I MISS JOHN! I miss him like crazy and realize how lucky I am to have him in my life. He's so funny, cute, honest, and kind... it's sad not to have him around! I am very glad however for the opportunity that he has to be in a place he loves with people he loves, serving and giving to others. He is a good man. I know that we are both being blessed because he is there.

I was able to fly to Colorado for a week and go camping with my family. It was so fun! We talked and laughed, fished and swam! We also hiked the much feared hike of Water Dog Lake. We spent a rainy night in the tent trailer playing games and eating snacks! Thanks to my awesome mom there was much much much good food to be had! It was fun to be around my sibling and see my parents, as I don't get that opportunity very often. It was also fun to see my niece and nephew.

Well I love you all and am so grateful for the support that you give to John and I. We feel very loved and thankful. We look forward to seeing each other again. I know that I am excited to finally see Paraguay and John is happy to show it to me. Again we love you all very much...