It is Tunes Tuesday and the first day of October! My kids are off to school, and after a nice three day weekend my husband is back to work and I am here with my menagerie of dogs once again.
The song that resonates with me most today is the classic “Every Time I Say Goodbye” performed by Ella Fitzgerald. Every time I say goodbye to that man of mine I die just a little, but every time we say hello I am once again restored. I would be lying if I said I didn’t miss my husband when he is on the road. Once he
is gone the kids and I fall into a day to day routine until he returns. It has always been hardest the day he leaves for me. I love it when he is home, and I always want him to stay. I want the good times to last. Unfortunately time goes so fast when he is home. We are always so busy. Before we know it, it is time to say goodbye once again and I die just a little. I often wonder if he feels the same. Unfortunately, this is his job and the life we chose so we make the best of it because the bills keep a coming demanding payment.
From the moment we part I focus on all I need to do. I keep busy. I hope someday the time will come when we say more hellos than goodbyes. Until then, I will take it one day at a time and burn up the air waves from my cell phone to his.
Being married to a traveler is difficult. Nicely done.
ReplyDeleteHumor after 50, it is but doable. Thank you for stopping by and for your sweet comments! ♥
DeleteBoy can I relate. Sundays are my 'sad' day.....he's either left at 1 AM or 9 AM that day, and I won't see him till Thurs. So I keep busy w/ crafts and photography and errands. I thought you were working in the school cafeteria? I am doing it on call and it's beating up my body real bad. My feet and ankles are in a lot of pain.
ReplyDeleteJoJo, actually the school cafeteria thing is kind of a joke. Supposedly I am on the list to be called but they never call me. Instead they shift around the regulars when someone is sick work short staffed. I haven't worked yet this school year and really at this point don't really care one way or another. It is a lot more work than it looks like and I can certainly understand exactly what you are going through with the job and Russell. Thanks for stopping by and for your kind comments! ♥
DeleteOh I love this song by Ella! She is such a classic. Such a sweet sweet post. I am sad for you when he leaves. I know it never gets easy- just regular.
ReplyDeleteHolli, Sometimes are easier than others. I am so pleased you enjoyed my post. We had such a great time this weekend I was sorry to see him go. Thank you for stopping by and for your sweet comments! ♥
DeleteMy husband doesn't travel that much, but when he does, I feel just like you. I miss him like crazy! I wrote a recent blog about being alone if you want to check it out.
ReplyDeleteBlessings, Kathy!
http://marthaorlando.blogspot.com/2013/09/content-and-at-peace.html
Martha, most times I just handle it but this time I was sad when he left. Thank you for stopping by and for your kind comments! ♥
DeleteThis song is beautiful! It's a fantastic choice.
ReplyDeleteHeidi, I am so pleased you think so! Thank you for stopping by and for your kind comments! ♥
DeleteWhen we love someone, it's difficult to say goodbye.
ReplyDeleteBut, even when they are not with us, their thoughts are there and of course the anticipation of meeting them soon and saying 'Hi!'.
That's what life is about:)
Anitaexplorer, probably why it is one big party atmosphere around here whenever he comes home. That is probably my favorite part about being married to a truck driver. You are always so excited and happy to see him. Thank you for stopping by and for your kind comments! ♥
DeleteM y husband doesn't travel much and when he does its for 2 days only. So itsa welcome change for me. and I spend the day cleaning my house.
ReplyDeleteKalpana, 2 days wouldn't be so bad. I don't really mind the 3 weeks much but by the end I am really ready to see him. He has stayed out longer like 4-6 weeks and that is just way too long. I hate that and pay wise I don't see much difference to justify staying out longer. Thank you for stopping by and for your kind comments! ♥
DeleteI know this feeling. He will be travelling for two weeks this month and it is going to be boring. :(
ReplyDeletejyothisdayout, I think if I didn't have kids and dogs I would be bored out of my mind and probably would pine for him something awful. Course, if I didn't have kids or dogs there would be no reason why I couldn't go with him. ♥ Thank you for stopping by and for your kind comments.
DeleteKathy I admire you for honestly agreeing to it and trying to make most of it when your husband is there...I have no experience of Marriage but reading your post one can really feel good about it.
ReplyDeletesugandha, it has worked for us for 16 years. I think it helps that my dad was a truck driver too. I kind of knew what I was getting into when he decided to go on the road. It is the only life I have ever known. Thank you for stopping by and for your kind comments! ♥
DeleteI can understand your state of mind, Kathy. Earlier, my husband too had a frequent traveling job but now it is like once or twice in a month for a day or so, so it is better now!
ReplyDeleteShilpa, A person gets used to it. It is part of life. Thank you for stopping by and for your kind comments! ♥
DeleteShilpa, A person gets used to it. It is part of life. Thank you for stopping by and for your kind comments! ♥
DeleteAwww Kathy!! I feel so bad for you. I am sure this is also something that makes your love remain alive. As they say distance makes the heart goes fonder :)
ReplyDeleteRicha
Richa, I am a firm believer that absence makes the heart grow fonder. It is surely true in my case. Thank you for stopping by and for your kind comments! ♥
DeleteHugs Kathy!! Long Distance is hard...
ReplyDeleteAnd both the songs are lovely! I heart Ray Charles! :)
Mytakeoneverything9, definitely an oldie but a goodie! Thank you for stopping by and for your kind comments! ♥
Delete