Well, Jeremy has been gone now for 5 weeks. 

We weren't going to be able to see him for another 2 weeks. 

That wasn't acceptable to me...

So we made arrangements and planned a meeting!  :) 

Pendleton...

Thursday night....

Jeremy got out of his schooling at 5 and I could leave by around 12 or 1...so it was going to be perfect!

Well, I made arrangements for the kids and stuff

and headed out. 

I was soo excited, even for the short time we would be together.

I got a few books on cd...because I was going to spend plenty of time in the car.

In fact...I think I spent as much time in the car, traveling as I spent with Jeremy! 

Jeremy thought he was going to be able to get out of class early, but he ended up being late...

so I drove the extra 45 or so miles to LeGrande. 

I reached him around 8:30 or 9:00.

He'd gotten a room for us.

and was at the store getting snacks for us. 

and a swimsuit for me...I forgot mine.

and they had a hot tub. 

We relaxed in the tub, which was great after the long drive.

had a picnic on the bed!  highly recommended!  ;) 

and just enjoyed being with each other! 

oh how I miss that guy!

The next morning I gave him a haircut....

in the tub...so it wouldn't make a big mess.

I can imagine what the cleaner thought with the scragglies we didn't get!  ;)  

After checking out, we had a few hours...

we tried to find a scenic route. 

 The view was pretty. 

But, we couldn't find many roads into the mountains.

                                      

We both had to leave in the early afternoon..so, after a few hours...we had lunch.

We tried to find a restaurant...but settled for Denny's.
Ate lunch.  Dreaded the fact that we were leaving each other.
But, also being anxious to get on the road, so I wasn't home too late.



 Realized we kept forgetting to take a picture together! 

 Made a few attempts.....but got a few good shots!

 And then we were off.  While J was getting ready to go, I willed myself to not cry...

I would see him again in a few weeks...

and I had a lot of alone time ahead of me. 

I did pretty good...

I think.

                                     

I am so glad we were able to make the arrangements. 
It was soo nice, and needed...for me. 
and I got some good shopping in to and from!  ;) 

I am so proud of J.  He is doing such a great job. 
I am proud of the kids...and the help they have been throughout this whole thing.
I am grateful for our friends and church family...we have been truly blessed! 
Life is good.  Dreams do come true!