This week's been hard. I don't when I'll get to talk to Jeff next, but tomorrow it will be a full week since I've heard his voice.

I went to Reno today with some friends from a military wives forum. We went out to eat and the first thing all of us did was pull out our cell phones and set them on the table. We looked at each other and just started laughing. It was nice to be with people who understand and actually know what it feels like to miss someone so much.

Jeff had his RLP today. It was their biggest (and probably most stressful) inspection. A lot rested on it. He said he would call if he passed. I didn't get a phone call. After about 7:30 I resigned to the fact that he wasn't going to call and that he failed. When I got home from Reno, I opened up my e-mail and there it was. HE PASSED! I was so excited. One thing this experience has taught me about the navy is that if I expect something, I end up disappointed. Since I wasn't counting on Jeff passing, I wasn't disappointed when he didn't call. Then, when I found out he did pass, I was so happy for him.

He'll be able to call more often now. Oh how I love him.