Blindside and brightside

An email went about a McDonald's play date for the FRG.  So, I decided to take Josh.  Well no one else went.  Josh had fun playing and I sat and read.  But then out of no where, while I sat there reading my smut, I was blindsided by panic and fear.  All I could think about was "this is how it's going to be. All alone, no friends, just me and my nook."  It brought me to tears and took some time to pull myself together.  I am already feeling the strain of having no one to talk to or hang out with. This is going to be a hard deployment. 

I want to take a minute and thank all of you who took a chance and became my friend while I was in SC.  If it weren't for the FSM group, my wonderful book club and of course Gillian, I don't think I could have managed.  Ya'll mean a lot to me and I will always be grateful for the laughs and good times.  Gillian, you are a great friend and I miss you terribly. 

Ok, enough with my pity party before I start crying again. 

On the bright side of things, we had our house inspection yesterday.  It went well and we are one step closer to the closing.  Then, today I went to Barnes and Noble and bought a new Nook cover with a built in light for my best friend, my nook (aka Victoria Abigail).  It's my constant companion and goes everywhere with me, so it needs to stay fashionable.  On the way home, the shipping company called.  My minivan is finally here. YAY!  We're taking it to the dealership tonight to get winterized and will have it back tomorrow night.  Just in time too, since Jason leaves on Saturday.  Good by crappy rental car!!!  I have really hated that Ford Escape and can't wait to be back in my van.