Update

Well, after one of the most intensely stressful weeks I have ever had...I can now report that Steven is safe and sound in his new home away from home for the next nine months.

Steven ended up on trail party and stayed in Mississippi for about a week and a half extra. He flew out on Monday evening and didn't make it to Kuwait until about 5:00 our time on Tuesday. We got a quick one minute call Tuesday night telling me he was there and OK. Yesterday he managed to get a phone card and call me during the day. It sounded like things were going to move quick, but I didn't think this quick.

This morning on my way to work, he sent me a message telling me he was at the airport. My heart sunk and my stomach was in my throat. I made it to work and he ended up calling me. He didn't know how long it would take to get to the base or when we would talk again. Needless to say, I was so stressed out all day. I figured I wouldn't hear from him until maybe late tonight and that would be if I was lucky.

Well, when we got home from work and daycare, I walked in the house to see Steven on the computer! Steven's brother, Paul, has been staying here this week and he heard the computer ringing in my bedroom so he turned it on and answered the call. I cannot even tell you how excited I was to see his face. Such a relief for me. Now, I know where he is (well, sorta know where he is) and hopefully we will be able to communicate on a regular basis through the Internet. We Skyped for about an hour but he was going to try to get some much needed rest.

And so this next part begins...I hate that he is in a country where a war is still going on. And I know it is much safer than ever before, it doesn't mean that I don't worry. But, at least the traveling is complete and hopefully he will stay put on that base for the next 9 months and not leave (unless it is to come home to us!).

I told him to get me an address ASAP so I'll send to everyone once I have it.

Keep praying....