''Enjoy the little things, for one day you make look back and realize they were the big things." When my Marine is deployed, I often think about the little, everyday things I enjoy doing with him - eating dinner, holding hands, watching a movie. These are things you don't necessarily think about too much when you're always with your partner, but when you've faced significant stints apart, I think they are certainly more likely to cross your mind. Having been separated from my hubby a lot makes me appreciate these small things more. On one of my hiking adventures with Harley earlier this year when Adam was away, we passed a scenic, seemingly tranquil area that looked like a nice spot to hang out. I remember thinking that I would have loved to have a picnic with my hubby there at that ... [Read More]