My Boyfriend Is Deployed In Iraq Right Now

I am away from my love on Valentine's Day this year. He has been over in Iraq for almost a month in a half. We met about 4 years ago through a mutual friend and we were just friends for a long time, but now we have found our way into each others arms.  When he isn't deployed he still lives 7 hours away from me and it is hard. But when he comes home or I went down to the base, we made the most and the best of it. The last time that he was home was back in December. Some of his friends and I went out to a club for a going away party. It was the best night ever, we took a stretch limo to the club and danced the night away. It was the most amazing night we have ever had together. I knew then that we would be okay when he left. The hardest day though was when he had to leave. I drove down to the base to see him the weekend before he was leaving. We spent every minute we could together. But then he had to leave. We didn't say goodbye we just said see you soon. Never say goodbye always see you soon, becuase goodbye is forever. We knew it would be hard being away from each other. We gave our hugs and kisses and just held each other tightly. Neither one of us wanted to let go, I could tell he wanted to cry but was holding it in, I was already crying, but trying to stay strong for him. He was leaving the next day. I write him and emailing him everyday, and send little things in the mail for him to remind him of home and of me. He calls me every few days to let me know everything is okay with him. It is tough to be away from him but I know he will be home soon. I pray for him and the others over there every night, that they will all be able to come home soon.  But he promised me he is going to call on valentines day, because he wants to tell his me that he loves me and misses me so much, and can't wait until the day he comes home and we can be in each others arms holding each other and probably crying.   But that is my story I miss him very much. But I know he is doing a great thing for this country and I am so proud of him for everything that he does.  He is my United States Marine.