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Mostly, though, I miss my family. They’d be surprised to know that.

My family would be surprised to know how much I miss them. Every day, I think of them, talk about themโ€”but sadly, hardly ever to them. It’s already hard enough being away from them, and hearing their tearsย  in their voices through the receiver makes it even tougher.ย 

I miss being able to jump in my truck and drive over to see them whenever I want, especially when they need me. I miss my truck, and just driving whenever I felt like it.

I miss watching the sunset; the window here is too small to see much, and thereโ€™s always too much light around the perimeter to see the sky. I miss lying on the grass at night, watching the stars twinkle, with my cows stirring softly in the background.

I miss the quiet, the darkness, the sunsets, my truck, my family, and my cattle. Mostly, though, I miss my family. They’d be surprised to know that.

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