Got my last few calls today :(
By courtknee525
@courtknee525 (3742)
United States
May 24, 2012 3:52pm CST
Today was the day my boyfriend actually started his basic training. He talked to me last night for a while and I suddenly became at peace with everything that's going on. I was even happy when I thought about how much we love each other and that this will all be worth it. I expected that to be our last call for a while but today while I was at work he called me. He didn't have much time, but he said he wanted to say happy birthday since he won't be able to tomorrow on my birthday, an I love you, and that he misses me. Then later I got another call. It was extremely short and all he could do was tell me his address for letters and say I love you.
I'm trying to stay cheery and happy but I can't help but get sad at times. I think I'm doing well so far and after last night I feel really happy with myself and him just because I can tell he loves me so much.
It's going to be hard not getting his calls now but I'll get to look forward to getting his letters in the mail where I can read his kind words over and over again. I miss him like crazy but I'm excited because July 27th, I'll be the proudest girlfriend ever as I watch him graduate.
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@bounce58 (17380)
• Canada
9 Jun 12
As I drove around running errands today, Kelly Clarkson's song was on the radio. Something about 'what doesn't kill you, makes you stronger (or something like that)'.
I think that these times when you're away from your boyfriend, and you realize that you're still OK (and that it doesn't kill you to be away from him), will just make you stronger. As a person.
@courtknee525 (3742)
• United States
12 Jun 12
Wow, thank you for that quote! That's actually really good and it's something I'll remember during tough times. It's things like that that sometimes help me push forward and overcome things.
@courtknee525 (3742)
• United States
9 Jun 12
Funny you should mention that, because when that song comes on the radio I think of the situation I'm in right now. And i also thought to myself that I'm a lot stronger than I thought I could be. I haven't really cried much since he left and I've eventually come to accept the fact that I'm not going to get a call every day. I know that in a matter of weeks, I'll be able tot talk to him again and see him for a short amount of time.
But I definitely think I'm becoming a stronger person because of all this
@Dominique25 (9460)
• United States
25 May 12
I'm glad that he has called you even though it's only for a short call. It shows that he deeply cares for you and loves you. He knows that this will be a hard time for you. The time up to his graduation will go fast.
@Dominique25 (9460)
• United States
28 May 12
So how are things going for you with college? Do have college classes for the summer? I hope that you are enjoying what you are taken. College can give us a lot of different opportunities to pursue.
@courtknee525 (3742)
• United States
29 May 12
I'm only taking one class this summer and it's Anatomy of the Speech and Hearing Mechanism. It's one of the prerequisite classes for my speech pathology minor and so far it seems like a lot of information to take in each class. I'm kind of nervous because speech pathology is what I want to get my masters in but this class seems a little hard so far.
@courtknee525 (3742)
• United States
25 May 12
I am too :) It makes me happy knowing he makes such an effort to call me just to simply tell me he loves me and to wish me a happy birthday since he can't be here. He definitely realizes how hard it is on me but his strength and positivity keep me strong as well and I know I'll be with him soon
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@courtknee525 (3742)
• United States
25 May 12
Thank you :) I'm trying to enjoy my day as much as possible, it's just hard knowing that he's not here to celebrate with me
@PointlessQuestions (15397)
• United States
24 May 12
Itwont be long now. The graduation date will be here before you know it. After that will he get orders to go somewhere?
@courtknee525 (3742)
• United States
25 May 12
No, it really won't :) Even though I don't have a facebook, I looked around and found that there's a group for his specific group in basic training. The group leaders have already posted that our soldiers made it there safely and they'll even post pictures throughout the training.
The thing that's going to be hard is the fact that he's not here today, my birthday. I don't blame him and i know it's not his fault, he called yesterday and wished me a happy birthday since he probably won't have his phone for a while.
After his basic training, he still has to stay in Oklahoma and go on to schooling for his specific job. Once that's finished, he can come home for a little in October. I think he finds out where he'll be stationed while he's being trained and then once his mini-vacation is over, he'll get shipped out to where ever he's stationed
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@PointlessQuestions (15397)
• United States
25 May 12
I feel bad that you won't see him till October. Please, when you do talk to him, tell him Sally from Georgia says thanks for serving in our military. They are all heroes in my opinion.
@courtknee525 (3742)
• United States
25 May 12
I'll actually be able to see him in July for his graduation :) It'll only be a few days together and in October is when he's able to come home for a bit. I have a little notepad that I write all the things I want to say to him or talk about and I'll make sure to write that you say thank you. Sometimes, I don't think he realizes that he's doing a noble and honorable thing and for that and so much more, he's always going to be my hero
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