Getting Comfortable

There have been quite a few changes at our hive recently and we are all learning to adjust to them...one could say we are trying to "get comfortable."

As part of the Operation Iraqi Freedom surge, Hubbee, has ventured from our humble hive to a hive buzzing with turmoil. All the while, the little bees and I are trying to make the best of a situation completely out of our hands. We are trying to convert to our new roles and regain a semblance of structure and schedule. Our journey to "Comfortable" has seen us cry, act out in fits of rage, felt our sorrow, but more importantly has taught us of our strength. We have learned about world geography (Busy bee can point out Iraq on a map) and exotic animals (camels.) We have learned new skills (vehicle maintenance and a sundry of small home improvements/repairs.) We have learned to trust one another and more importantly in God and his will. We have learned to enjoy the small moments. And we have learned to respect the many men and women who put their lives on the line and leave their families to support our nation in a cause, whether they believe in the same course of action or not.

I can't say that we have reached Comfortable yet but we are on our way. Every day will find us at a fork in the road. Every day has the potential for smooth roads or mountainous trails. Every day will show us what we are made of, but who ever enjoyed comfort without first knowing it's other extreme.