I feel for you, Katie. Stay strong, sister.
With Michelle we were rarely apart in almost 20 years - maybe a week apart at most. Now in this new, budding, long distant relationship, time away from her is difficult. Luckily, with todays technology, we're taking advantage with facetime and by other means, but of course it's not the same. I'm a person that craves physical interaction, even if it is something as simple as holding hands, so it is tough. Luckily I'll be down in NC next weekend. The longer you're apart, the sweeter the reunion.
I hope these 21 days ahead of you go by quickly for you.