One thing that Matt and I realized before he left is that with his departure, we are officially closing chapter 1 of our lives together. Things are going to be very different when he gets back. He will never have to go to sea again, not have to work for the Navy, I will be working, and we'll be spending time preparing for the next chapter of our lives - Florida and Matt's time in school. It's both exciting and a little scary. I think I'm putting a little too much pressure on myself because I know that I'm the one that's going to have to be making enough money for us to make ends meet. It'll be a tough four years, but it'll be worth it.
I went to the picnic yesterday for the boat's departure, and I also realized just how lucky I am that Matt is only gone for three months. Most of the guys are gone for six months, and it was depressing to see all of the families there, many with small children, saying goodbye. There weren't many dry eyes leaving the pier.
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