The Last Phone Call.

This morning I was woken up by my last phone call from Matthew. I've heard that the last phone call is short and stressful, and that is absolutely, completely true. The phone call lasted all of about a minute. He asked how I was, I asked how he was, he told me that he had texted me his address and then that was the end of the conversation. I never wanted it to end. But, I was really proud of myself - I didn't cry at all once it was over. I even mailed out Matthew's first letter today. I can't even explain the giddiness I had when I put the letter in the outgoing mailbox. I can't wait for him to get it! And I seriously cannot wait until I get my first letter from him, whenever that may be.

As hard as this is and is going to be, I've been absolutely amazed at the support that has been showered upon us. I've had so many friends and family members just check up on me. They've texted, they've called, they've shown up at my door, they've messaged me on Facebook - I mean, it's just been almost overwhelming. I've had friends set up lunch dates, offer to talk anytime night or day, and offer to hang out anytime. I've had family friends and aunts & uncles give encouraging advice. And I've even had a friend's sister have her husband send Matthew an encouraging note. He & Matthew have never even met. God has really shown me just how many amazing people I have in my life.

I've really struggled this school year when it comes to my personal relationships. I've lost a lot of friends, and it has really gotten to me. But now... it doesn't even phase me. I may not have quantity, but I definitely have quality. I can't even put into words how much it means to me to have so many people creating a foundation for me to stand on. I've been really nervous about living on my own after living with Matt for so long, but my friends and family have made it so much easier. It's only been a couple of days, but I know that I will always have only the best of people by my side. To those people - THANK YOU. It really does mean the world to me.

May will be here before I know it.