The most common response I get when people learn Colby and I spend 2 1/2 months apart in the summer is "Wow, I could never do that". For a brief moment it makes me feel like I'm a super cool gal. Like I'm a one-of-a-kind special woman. But then I immediately change my train of thought and think...what a sad statement. Of course you could spend a few months apart from your spouse. You could do it if it helps support his dream for a new career and life change. You could do it because it makes you stronger and makes you reacquaint yourself with yourself. You could do it because it's an adventure and a challenge. You could do it because you know he would do it for you too.
But, mostly my friends take pity on me during this time and make a million plans to keep me busy - usually within the first 2 weeks. Dinners, walks, happy hours, movies, shopping, you name it. I'm thankful but also exhausted. I am learning how to be alone and quiet.
But, mostly my friends take pity on me during this time and make a million plans to keep me busy - usually within the first 2 weeks. Dinners, walks, happy hours, movies, shopping, you name it. I'm thankful but also exhausted. I am learning how to be alone and quiet.
