We are separated by about 1400 miles of country.We have spent a lot on air fare and long distance to spend time with each other.We have figured out ways to connect without running up a huge bill. We, being the modern age techies that we are, have signed on with IM’s and Skype to keep in touch. The most interesting conversations seem to be between the hours of 2 and 6 am. The all night discussions and talking about our dreams and feelings are a special part of the love and commitment we share. We recently started a conversation at about 11:00 PM and finished the conversation at 6:30AM . Only to be continued with shorter phone calls throughout the day.
We will quite often connect during television shows to watch and talk during breaks, and enjoy each others company. I know we are longing to sell this house and so I can join Taylor in Texas but that has yet to be realized. We’ll keep trying and all of our family and friends will keep praying for it too.
The other part of being this far apart, is the feeling of lonlyness and despair at not being able to comfort and hold one another. The simple contact of a brush down the arm or a squeeze of the shoulder while passing in the hall. The embrace of a loved one when your feeling low or just want the warmth provided by that person. We are trying to make it through, but the days of separation seem endless and the nights are unbearable.
If not for frequent flier miles and scheduled appointments close enough to justify a visit, we would be broke in no time. Air fare is not cheap and the lack of vacation time seems to take on a new meaning. But, through it all, we keep on talking and texting and IM ing(is there such a word?). We are committed to our future together” till we are 80 and walking hand in hand down the road”. We will make it through this slight obstacle, and show the world the depth and endurance of our love for one another. Just Taylor and me!
Terry
