Day 5 of 9

You left for Michigan what seems like five long days ago. I know you wanted me to come with you, and I would have loved that, but I'm sorry I couldn't get the time off work. Camping among the trees of a national forest would feel like a dream and I hope you having fun.

But I have come to realize it is hard to be away from you. You're about six to eight hours north of me without cell service, and not talking to you every day is hard. When I saw the message “I am about twenty minutes away from losing service" my heart dropped.

I am beginning to miss the sound of your voice serenading me in the car as we drive through the streets, wind blowing through my hair because you always drive with the windows down. There is a special place in my heart for the way you always manage to bring laughter into my life when it seems dark.

I find myself checking my phone often hoping that it's your name that pops up in the notifications. I cannot wait to have your strong arms pull me into an embrace again. The sunsets seem different without you sitting and swinging next to me on centennial hill. It's hard not being able to tell you about the crazy days I have at work or the funny/stupid things I and Grace have done.

Yes I know you said 9 days would go by fast but they seem to be dragging on this time. I hope you are having the time of your life camping with your friends and floating down the river in rafts. Do not get into too much trouble while you are there, I want you to come home in one piece.

Sincerely,

A lonely girlfriend