Thank God for Skype

        "Testing one two three, testing." Dylan, Mike and I were sitting in the living room. Mike had his laptop, while Dylan and I had my notebook on the other side of the room. Time to test out Skype. We got the skype going basically wanted to make sure it worked but also to let Dylan know how we were going to be able to talk to dad for a while. Dylan thought it was cool and he was excited to be able to see dad. Of course Dylan had  fun with skype talking to dad when he was 6 steps from him but we knew this was going to be helpful.. Communication is so important while being away. Who wouldn't like to see their soldier while talking? Jackpot!
        Before deploying I made up my mind for the kids that I would keep on keeping on. So one morning I took the kids to Monkey business, a place to climb, run, paint and have lots of fun. I remembered that monkey business had WIFI so of course I brought my computer. Mike skyped me and I followed the kids around with my computer so dad could watch the boys have fun, people looked at me like I was a little crazy but the smile on my soldiers face made me feel otherwise.
        Everyday (so far) we have been able to skype. He will call me before he goes to bed which with the time difference falls on lunch time for us. Some days he watches Mason eat and try to attack the computer, or I help him study for hours for boards. To me it doesn't really make a difference I'm just beyond thankful for skype bc in a way feels like he is still with us.