Had to Share

I was flipping through my old e-mails a little while ago, I have a whole folder of the messages I recieved from Joel while he was in Iraq. I don't know why I did this, but I saved every one of his e-mails. Now I am so glad. Everyonce in a while I flip through it and read a few. The last few days I have missed him terribly, not that I don't always, but this has been a little more difficult. I think I had a sign tonight that he is still with me and sees all that happens because when I opened up this e-mail, one I had forgotten about, it still pertains to our daily lives. Just a little weird, but I wanted to share it with you all. Here is a little background on the e-mail, just so you aren't to confused, or me later when I go back and read this blog. The previous day I had written him and told him about an incident that happened in Publix. I was checking out, and the bagger, Scott(he was always our bagger in the afternoons, a nice older man). He said, "Everytime I see you, I cannot get over how all three of you have dimples, they are so big". Brenna goes, "Yes, mama has the biggest nipples". It was too funny!!! She meant dimples, but she said nipples. I laughed so hard as did everyone else around us. So, here is Joel's response. His love for all of us is so evident in this e-mail. Just wanted to share a piece of my husband with you all. Mary, I just cannot get you off my mind today (not the I am trying). I miss holding you! I cannot wait to get home. I hope you guys have a great day today. I laughed out loud when you explained the niples thing to me. That Brenna is so funny. I cannot wait to be home so I can hear and laugh at all of the funny things the girls say and do. It sounded like you had a good day yesterday. That is great. Well I know this is short but I have a ton of work to do so I will write again later. I love you and I miss you sooo much. Love, Joel