7.07.2010

Elated...

I left the house for work yesterday and never thought that when I came home I would have a vacation booked! Yes, my wonderful husband surprised me with a week in Northern California!
We are staying in San Francisco,



but, we have a rental car so we can go visit....

Napa Valley,



The Red Wood Forrest,



and maybe a drive to Lake Tahoe!!




This is a dream vacation to me, and I am so thankful and thrilled!
Todd said that the reason he decided to book a trip that I would love was because of the sacrifices I have made as his wife. Going through the health struggles he has had, traveling to support him in the Soldier of the Year competition, and dealing with some of the mental and physical side effects from his two deployments in the OIF/OEF wars. But, the truth is, that is what I promised to do a year and half ago. It has been an honor to be married to someone who has served our country. Through our trials, we have grown closer and our love has grown. Any so-called "sacrifices" I have made have been minimal. We might go through tough times, I might need an attitude adjustment every now and then (we both might need that), but it truly is a joy to be married to Todd.

But, all of that said...I am not gonna turn down a trip like this!!