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       Hello everyone! How have all of your summers been? I hope they were as fun-filled and relaxing as mine. This has been my second summer without Anthony and I must say it wasn't quite as sad as the first. Of course I missed Anthony during the good beach days and early morning bike rides, the nights at home and the good times with friends. Despite the moments of loneliness I felt hopeful. I'm here today because I have wonderful news to share with all of you. That does, however, depend on your definition of wonderful news.
       Anthony has been underway a total of three times so far. Two one-week trips and one two-week trip. This coming Monday my sailor will be underway for three weeks. He enjoys the mechanics of his job and working with the machines, however he has still not become acclimated to Navy life. He refuses to talk with me about his short trips to sea. He always says he doesn't want to talk about it. It makes me rather nervous to think about what could be so bad. I don't pry, though. I just give a reluctant, alright, and move along in conversation. One good thing is that Anthony has been seeing a counselor. He actually enjoys it and says it has been helping him. What a relief! I can only play psychiatrist for so long. Maybe if it was my major. One big stumbling block for a short time was the heart-wrenching "I have something to tell you" line. Yes, while my sailor was out at sea, he met a someone. A midshipman. A girl who's name I shall not mention. Just thinking about it makes my skin crawl. He says nothing happened with them but he was completely infatuated for the short time they were together. He is also withholding some information until he returns home. That makes me extra nervous. If "nothing happened" then what could he have to say that he will only say in person? Ugh, I feel nauseous. Aside from this, during the time I have been absent things were pretty mellow. My sailor was busy doing his Navy thing the way only Anthony could do it, and I was busy working, worrying about him, and taking vacations. It was a good summer if I do say so myself.
      I do still hold my breath every underway until he gets back. I'm very afraid for his safety and mental health. It's a tough job I've have had for the past 14 months, and for you, my dear readers, I can only wonder what journeys your sailors will be on. I can only hope that every sailor will return home safe and sound. I have been amazed at the communities I've come across while being a Navy girlfriend. All of you good people coming together to support each other is such a heart warming thing. I'm grateful for the support I have received on my own journey.
       I feel happy, excited, and still anxious. Anthony will return the end of August, and by the beginning of September you will all know why my heart sings with joy. It is slightly bittersweet, but is it just want this girl and her sailor needs! See you all then!