
My husband totally rocks right now!!! Being so far away from each other, it is difficult to maintain communication. Technology today is wonderful with Skype, Facebook, Yahoo Messenger, etc.....but imagine you're whole relationship being based on text messages and emails....IT"S HARD. You can't hear tone or see their face to see if they're joking, being sarcastic, or being serious. Communication is great sometimes, and other times it's hard. One thing I love about my husband is that when he is in the desert, he ALWAYS does his best to communicate with me as often as possible. I am so lucky. He spends his free time talking to me when he could be sleeping, eating, working out, or bonding with the other guys. I think sometimes I have taken advantage of how often he puts other things aside just to talk to me. So here are a few reasons why I love love Ssgt. Rawlings!!!
1. As previously mentioned, he keeps the lines of communication open.
2. He has been so incredibly motivating with my workout program. When I get down or upset, he is right there to encourage me. I know this is not his personal choice of motivation, but he has realized that every once in a while...I do need a pat on the pack and a pick-me-up. So I thank him for doing that for me.
3. He got me an awesome new digital camera with way more features and gadgets than I will ever know what to do with!!

4. I love his positive attitude when it comes to the military and being deployed. Deployments are rough and flat out just aren't fun. Josiah always tries to look at the positive side of things and not dwell on the negative side of things that are inevitable.
5. He's pretty stinkin' cute with a shaved head.
6. I love him because he's coming home to me soon!
7. I love that he provides for me and does his best to make sure that I have what I want and that I am happy.
8. I love that he has achieved a huge goal this year of getting accepted into officer school.
9. I love that he is a model of flexibility.....whenever life throws a curveball, he handles situations with ease.
10. I love him because he is determined. In every aspect of his life. He is not a quitter. He will work hard to get things that he knows are important....and this is even more evident to me lately.