Loaded up

There are few things that truly frighten me. The common denominator is that they all are beyond my control and the consequence of other peoples actions.
I am glad my wife learned to shoot a pistol, but I need to take her to the range more often.
My family is my worry spot. I can't protect them while I'm gone. The best I can do is prepare my wife for the worst and pray it never happens.
I get to go home soon, for a few weeks. Time becomes very precious when it is a countdown.