Dear Mike,

pretty please??

Two years ago…

Exactly two years ago today, my whole world was turned upside down. Reality finally hit me and I knew in only two short months I would have to say “see ya later” to my best friend.

What happened February 8, 2012? Michael Christian Raines got a call from the Lord that he was needed to serve the people of Warsaw, Poland.

I remember that day so vividly…
    All of ours friends and family there.
    Trying to hold back all of the tears that I had been bottling up since Mike told
          me that he was going to serve a mission.
    My brother Brad and Kami meeting Mike’s parents for the first time. Brad farted
         and then walked away so Mike’s parents would think that it was Kami. Haha.
    Jamie giving me a plaque that said, “Missionary: Someone who leaves their family
         for two years so that others may be with their families for Eternity.” And
         just busting up crying.
    Watching my nephews give “Uncle Mike” the biggest hug.
    Keeping to myself a lot of the night because that’s how I needed to deal with the
         realization of him actually leaving.
    Looking through that book with Mike and realizing that we needed to get down to
         business. April 18th would come sooner than I wanted it to…
    Most importantly I remember how happy and excited he was to serve for two
         years of his life to completely strangers. I love him for that.

It’s crazy to think how fast two years actually goes.

Now in only 63 short days he’ll be home <3

Two years ago I will just trying to make the days count. And now, well lets be honest, I’m just counting the days ;)

I love you so much Michael.
I’ll see you soon

21 months/Release date!!

Okay. I have been absolutely horrible about keeping up on my blog. But here are some updates…

As of January 18, 2014 Elder Raines has officially been out for 21 months! He is such an amazing missionary and makes me so happy :) The fear is starting to set in though, don’t get me wrong, I am BEYOND excited and ready for him to be home. But it’s scary! I’ve been away from this kid for so long, it’s strange to think that my life is going to go back to way it used to be. In the sense that, I am going to have the person back that makes me feel like all is right with the world.

It’s weird, because I feel like I should have so much to say but honestly I don’t. I don’t have anything different to say that I already haven’t said in the past 21 months.

I love him. I miss him. I want him home.

 

I have to keep telling myself that I’m on a roller coaster and that I need to buckle up and enjoy the ride! Because as soon as I blink….he’ll be home :)

 

HEY!
Wanna know the BIG news!?!

MIKE HAS HIS RELEASE DATE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Ready??…..April 12, 2014
He is leaving Poland at 6:55 a.m. and will arrive in SLC at 7:05 p.m.

That’s only 77 days away. That’s nothing. I got this :)

I won’t give up on you <3

:)

Down to the Doubles

Listen up people. We are down to double digits. Double. As in 99 days.
Now, all of your jaws should be dropped in amazement. Haha.
This kid will honestly be home before I know it and I just cannot wait.
I got the most amazing email from him this past Monday that just made me fall even more in love with him. Here’s to the next 3 months :)

99 days to go! :D AHHHHHHH!!!!!

This is The New Year

Well Happy New Year friends! Can you believe that it’s 2014!? I’ve been waiting for this year for longer than I can even remember. I spend my last night of 2013 with my family, partying it up at my sisters house. We had pizza and delicious junk food for snacks. We also played games until about 10:30. I’m not sure what everyone else did but I fell asleep, haha. I was then woken up ten minutes to midnight and finally the countdown happened. 10…9….8…7…6…*and let the tears begin* (what the? I was totally not expecting that. I was just so overwhelmed with the realization that, oh my gosh…my best friend comes home this year. In just a few short months in fact.) 5…4…3…2..1

HAPPY 2014!!!!!!!

To all the people that are excited for this new year, I’m sorry but I’m more excited ;)

P.S. Happy last new years without him ;)

20 Months Down Means 4 Months Left :)

December 18, 2013
We’re finally out of the teens and into the twenties! I’m a little behind on this post though because of all the craziness of the holidays. But I’m just very happy to see the 20’s finally make themselves known ;)