See you in Two Years!

Whew, it's been a while since I've updated my blog!  I apologize for that, but at the same time... I've been so busy with life that I just haven't had time and I DON'T apologize for that. :)

2 1/2 weeks ago my best friend and love of my life entered the Missionary Training Center in Provo, UT to prepare to serve the Lord for 2 years though an LDS mission.  Although I know I will miss him immensely, I know that this is the right and best thing for both of us.  Sure, a lot could happen in two years.  We will both do a lot of growing, but I'm going to wait for him.  I've never wanted anything more in my entire life, and I know that someday we'll end up together.

Yesterday I got a very unexpected phone call.

I was on my lunch break from work and I had just dropped off a parcel to be sent to him at the MTC before he leaves on Monday for Brisbane, Australia.  I was sitting in the drive thru at JCW's and my phone started ringing from a number I didn't recognize.  The conversation went something like this:

Me:  Hello?
Other end:  Charity??
Me: Yes!  (I knew I recognized the voice... but was a little hesitant to believe it.)
Other end:  This is Jonathan.
Me:  [JAW DROPS!]  Wait, what?  Are you okay?
Jonathan:  Ya, sorry I need to be quick - do you have a pen and paper?
Me:  [Frantically searching through the glove box] Ah, give me a second.  What's up?  Why are you calling? Are you at the airport today instead??
Jonathan:  No, there was some trouble with my Visa; apparently some forms got changed recently and I have to fill out some more stuff.  This happened with at least 4 other guys I know... maybe 8?  Anyway, I'm going to be in Colorado Springs, Colorado for my first transfer for 6 weeks.
Me: What??  6 weeks?
Jonathan:  Ya, at least.
Me:  Are you supposed to be calling me?  Are you okay?
Jonathan:  Well I tried calling Mom, but she didn't answer.  I needed to tell someone so the family would know that I'll be in Colorado, but that's all I know.
Me:  You don't know your address yet?  ... Are you still calling on Monday?
Jonathan:  My flight leaves at 6:00 AM, so there won't be time to call.
Me: Is it because you don't want to call so early, because... if you're allowed I get up early anyway...
Jonathan:  No, I don't think that they give us time when it's that early.  But when I do fly to Australia I'll be able to call again then.
Me:  [Starting to tear up a little...] Oh okay.
Jonathan:  I love you.
Me:  [Slightly sobbing] I-I love you too....Don't worry about me, I'm not really crying.  But I do love you.
Jonathan:  I love you too, more than words can even say.  I'll see you soon.
Me:  See you soon, I promise.
Jonathan:  Okay, I love you, bye.

Wow.  So he'll be in Colorado until January 28 (at least).  Hopefully in that time the Visa clearance comes through. It should, since they approved him before the paperwork change, right??
Well, his real Christmas care package is already waiting for him in Australia - hopefully they'll hold onto it until he finally arrives.

Life is crazy.  I do believe that there is a specific reason why this happened.  There's a reason he's going to Colorado.  Maybe there's someone there that needs to meet him.  Maybe Australia isn't ready for that much awesomeness.  ;)  Only God knows why, and I'm already trusting his judgement so much - it's just time to put even more faith in His timing.

All I know is that I love my missionary whether he's in Provo, Colorado Springs, or Brisbane.  :)