October 2011
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Independence.
July 27, 2011 Dear Joe, I am so proud of our relationship. Not everyone is cut out for a life like this. Living 1,700 miles away from the love of their life isn’t possible for everyone. Of course, it’s not always easy for us. But the only hard part is staying put, knowing that you’re halfway across the country. Loving you, on the other hand… That’s effortless. That’s one thing I’ve never had to...
Oct 14th
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You're amazing.
September 1, 2011 Dear Joe, I wish every night was like last night. We haven’t had the perfect nights lately, but last night was amazing. Of course I wish we could have been together. But short of that happening, nothing could have made that night better. I’ve never been happier. I love you forever and ever and ever. Love, Amanda 
Oct 14th
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So long, so long.
August 16, 2011 Dear Joe, You’re in Minot now. I’m happy for you. I really am. I know that operational will be so much better for you than tech school. I really am glad that you’re finally at your base… At least, part of me is. But I can’t lie, another part of me feels like this will be even harder than your training. It’s like… I don’t know, maybe up until now, a part of me was still hoping...
Oct 14th
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To do lists... Or not.
August 8, 2011 Dear Joe, You’re leaving soon. We only have three days left until our road trip begins. Three days is a long time compared to how long we spent together while you were in Texas for the past six months. I just can’t believe your visit is almost over. There so much we planned to do that never happened. But it’s funny… before you got here, I was so excited about our to do list. Then,...
Oct 14th
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I promise.
August 7, 2011 Dear Joe, I promise to always love you. I promise never to turn down a kiss. I promise to put on a white dress and walk down the aisle. I promise to say, “I do,” and I promise to mean it. I promise not to make you eat cheeseburgers. I promise to only watch Disney Channel once in a while. I promise to try my best to cry less often. I promise to try to leave on time for things. I...
Oct 14th
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Thank you.
July 26, 2011 Dear Joe, Thank you for doing the little things. Thank you for bringing me milkshakes at work. Thank you for telling me I’m beautiful when I first wake up in the morning. Thank you for not getting frustrated when I’m tired all the time. Thank you for taking care of me when I’m sick. Thank you for buying me jewelry. Thank you for watching Disney Channel with me (and only making fun...
Oct 14th
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Wasting time...
July 25, 2011 Dear Joe, You were gone for almost six months. We were apart for 169 days. Boot camp was hell. Eight and a half weeks and all I got from you were three letters and four fifteen minute phone calls. Not being able to talk to you for two months… It was torture; I won’t lie to you. But it really did make us so much stronger. Then you graduated and went to tech school. Three and a half...
Oct 14th
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Reunion
July 21, 2011 Dear Joe, YOU’RE HOME! You’re finally home. Yesterday, I woke up early. Two hours before I needed to be at your parents’ house. I absolutely couldn’t wait. I drove to your parents’ house, and we got in the car. The car ride went surprisingly quickly! But we got to the airport an hour and a half before your sister’s plane landed. Lol I was so bored! Of course your flight was...
Oct 14th
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Tomorrow.
July 19, 2011 Dear Joe, You just sent me the best possible text. “I can’t wait to hold you tomorrow.” All I said back was “TOMORROW. OMG.” Twenty seven more hours till we see each other again. I cannot wait. I love you forever and ever and ever. Love, Amanda
Oct 14th
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See you later...
July 19, 2011 Dear Joe, You’re coming home tomorrow. TOMORROW! I couldn’t be more excited. But, it still doesn’t feel real. It probably still won’t feel real, even on the way to the airport. You’re my dream come true. It’s been 72 days since the last time we said “See you later.” Do you remember how awful that morning was? It started out great, because I woke up next to you in the hotel. We got...
Oct 14th
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Our first date.
July 18, 2011 Dear Joe, I don’t ever want to will never forget our first date. March 1, 2010. It was a Monday. I should have gone to school that day, but I had just had my surgery, so I wasn’t allowed. We had been texting all that day and the day before. I was so nervous, but it was the best kind of nervous I had felt… probably ever. Our date was at 7:00. You were a little late – I remember...
Oct 14th
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Bad Days & Love Songs.
July 18, 2011 Dear Joe, The other day, I was having a bad day (we both know I’ve had a lot of those lately). I had a two hour drive ahead of me, all of my CDs were skipping, and I was sick of all the songs on the radio. You know I can barely get through a two hour drive without getting tired even when there’s music on, so there was no hope of making it there without music. I was missing you, and...
Oct 14th
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Letter Number One
July 14, 2011 Dear Joe, For my first letter, I want to tell you how proud I am of you. I know I tell you this a lot, but I will never be able to truly express my pride and admiration for you. It’s been a long, hard road for you to get to this point. I’ve seen how frustrating it was for you, but I knew you could do it, and I knew you would succeed. And you never gave up. I know there were some...
Oct 14th