This Moment..The Extended Version

Last week I got the pleasure of picking Pete up from work.  I was getting some finishing touches done on my van from my wreck with a porch pole.  Being car less all day is not my strong suit so Pete allowed me to use his car so I would not go insane.

Which means I got to drop him off at work and then pick him up.  I always enjoy this process for many reasons. 

 Reason #1...Pete has a pretty cool job.  He flies H-60's for the Coast Guard.  He is like a real Rescue Hero and sometimes I forget that it is not just me who he rescues. Going to his work reminds me of the job he goes to everyday.

Reason #2..I REALLY like his flight suit. As much as I would like for him to wear it around the house..he doesn't so I only get to see him in it when he's at work.  When we first got married and he was a boat guy I enjoyed that uniform as well, but when he got into flight school I was thrilled that I would be kissing a pilot goodbye every morning. Not because of the job change...but the outfit was really hot!  That suit just does it for me!!

Reason #3 Our kids love to see Daddy's helicopter.  They get to climb around inside and wear his helmet (which weighs like 50 pounds).... I would imagine a kid would think that was pretty cool.  Not that I like climbing around those things.  I get airsick by just walking in the hanger.

Reason #4 I am reminded that this is just a moment in time for us.  Pete will not always be a helicopter pilot.  He will not always be in the Coast Guard.  One day he will be the old guy at the airport who sees a young military officer and want to shoot the breeze about the days when he flew.  I am mindful that we get to do this cool job for a short season and then we will never be back here again!

Reason #5 I get to be grateful for what these guys do and the enormity of the aircraft they pilot, and just how amazing that is....those things weigh a ton ...and they don't look like they should fly...makes me nervous really.

Reason #6 I get to see Pete be part of a tight brotherhood of amazing men.  Those pilots are all so alike and there is such a bond with those guys. I love seeing him be a man amongst men.

Reason #7 I get to go home with him!!