Hormone-Driven Emotions

We just got off the phone with Dave (J's bro who is in Senegal with the peace corps) and now I'm an emotional wreck. It makes me sad that he's so far away and not here with us, especially now that the holidays are approaching. We got to spend the last few holidays with him and through the m/c last year, we became pretty close. I miss him a ton!

I know he's doing amazing things for people there and I know this is a great experience for him, but selfishly, I want him here with us to meet his first neice or nephew. I know it's only the first year he'll miss and by the time he comes back, he'll be here for when the baby goes through the more fun stage of walking, etc. I know we'll have to just work harder to give him updates and send him pictures, etc.

But me, in my highly emotional, whiney state, just wants him here!