tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2677241611426645731.post6586927881199422189..comments2024-02-25T20:29:26.335-06:00Comments on New Girl On Post: Going Through the Big DNew Girl on Posthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14391449472363787248noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2677241611426645731.post-8708240039409390212009-04-13T22:05:00.000-05:002009-04-13T22:05:00.000-05:00You're making me nervous just thinking about our f...You're making me nervous just thinking about our future deployments!!!<br /><br />Ugh... I hate hate hate hate HATE this part of being in the military. I haven't been through one yet. Like you, I'm scared. We'll be here for you!!Hannahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15362812055877443802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2677241611426645731.post-31102630975797850492009-04-11T13:25:00.000-05:002009-04-11T13:25:00.000-05:00This part of the job really sucks. But like Sara s...This part of the job really sucks. But like Sara said you'll be able to do it because you have to. I have to agree that the time leading up to the time they leave is the hardest and most emotional, up to the time you see them walk away from you. I'm getting teary-eyed just thinking about it! You'll figure things out though. You'll develop your own routine and get through it. The key is to not Taniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05209779685063875748noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2677241611426645731.post-39654317013676256182009-04-10T20:20:00.000-05:002009-04-10T20:20:00.000-05:00I am currently going through a deployment right no...I am currently going through a deployment right now and hate every bit of it but one thing you MUST do is KEEP YOURSELF BUSY. That is what I have been doing and time has flown by and in less then 20 days my husband will finally be home with me. Know that you are not alone and you have tons of friends there for you wether we are right there with you or thousand miles away. It will be ok, chin up Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2677241611426645731.post-22393619270318588462009-04-09T22:33:00.000-05:002009-04-09T22:33:00.000-05:00Traveling is how I make it through deployments! I ...Traveling is how I make it through deployments! I like to plan things so I have something to look forward to. I'm planning on seeing as much as I can.....I will be B's tour guide when they return:)Suzannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13150445660472521327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2677241611426645731.post-57936550875881994732009-04-09T21:08:00.000-05:002009-04-09T21:08:00.000-05:00Oh honey...it sucks. Flat out. But you make it, ...Oh honey...it sucks. Flat out. But you make it, you cry, you miss them like crazy, but you do the groundhog day over and over, and eventually they come home. <BR/><BR/>I slept with a tee shirt that my husband wore his last night home with me - I slept with that EVERY NIGHT. Boy did it stink when he came home and I finally could wash it ;)Stacey Cannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00797191445315068096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2677241611426645731.post-33594341196368409642009-04-08T11:05:00.000-05:002009-04-08T11:05:00.000-05:00Deployments suck, no doubt. But I know you can do ...Deployments suck, no doubt. But I know you can do it! Also, I know of someone (me) who will have a deployed husband come this winter. And I'll be a country (or 2) away!kdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10211802985203537006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2677241611426645731.post-72552411381167602182009-04-08T08:37:00.000-05:002009-04-08T08:37:00.000-05:00I am very sorry for the upcoming deployment.My hus...I am very sorry for the upcoming deployment.<BR/><BR/>My husband is getting ready to leave and we have been super lucky that he has been in almost 4 years and not been deployed yet.<BR/><BR/>I wish you the very best of luck!Kaseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11409072849381314475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2677241611426645731.post-28586137933240665372009-04-08T04:50:00.000-05:002009-04-08T04:50:00.000-05:00I'm thinking about you! I can't even imagine how ...I'm thinking about you! I can't even imagine how it would feel!Gleatiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15773353532012642583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2677241611426645731.post-21475186626497707592009-04-07T23:02:00.000-05:002009-04-07T23:02:00.000-05:00This is so sad, I'm heartbroken that you're scared...This is so sad, I'm heartbroken that you're scared and going through a rough patch.<BR/>What a blessing that this blog has turned out to be. I think that the most important thing is the advice from all the other mil wives, they've been through it and their experience is priceless.<BR/>Don't forget that I'm hear for you anytime for anything in the world.<BR/>I so wish I could just give you a big Kebi Cedawnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13058628813414700555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2677241611426645731.post-86803157471838399122009-04-07T21:21:00.000-05:002009-04-07T21:21:00.000-05:00Although DH and I are not in the Army and our depl...Although DH and I are not in the Army and our deployments aren't nearly as long, I feel your pain. In our first year of marriage he was deployed for 5 months, came back for 2, and there I went for 5. <BR/><BR/>I have TONS of respect for the spouses of those serving. Being both the one that has been gone and the one who stayed back , I would definitely rather be the one gone. The spouse behindAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2677241611426645731.post-36727137284739411852009-04-07T21:12:00.000-05:002009-04-07T21:12:00.000-05:00That part of the Air Force life blows too.At least...That part of the Air Force life blows too.<BR/><BR/>At least we have a community, here on the internet, and in "real life." It certainly doesn't put your husband back in your bed, but at least there will always be a shoulder to cry on.<BR/><BR/>-AndreaAndrea@Sgt and Mrs Hubhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02226888560872834473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2677241611426645731.post-33637699722844113612009-04-07T18:43:00.000-05:002009-04-07T18:43:00.000-05:00I totally understand how you feel! My husband is a...I totally understand how you feel! My husband is a fulltime Air Force Reservist and I used to be a Reservist also. In 2001 I cross trained and was gone five months. Then in early 2003 I was activated and deployed overseas in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. I was never directly in Iraq, I flew medical missions into Kuwait City. It was the beginning of the war and we were not yet flying into Debrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13175761210196265573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2677241611426645731.post-30352126089932781682009-04-07T17:44:00.000-05:002009-04-07T17:44:00.000-05:00I'm so sorry. I couldn't imagine! I know there is ...I'm so sorry. I couldn't imagine! I know there is nothing I can say, but just know we'll all be here for you to cry, vent and fuss to!The Rest is Still Unwrittenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10002335002875952611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2677241611426645731.post-69231707977979991252009-04-07T16:05:00.000-05:002009-04-07T16:05:00.000-05:00My brother is in the Army, and he has been deploye...My brother is in the Army, and he has been deployed 3 times since he got married 5 years ago. He usually does 10-15 month tours, and he just reupped for another 4 years.<BR/><BR/>He's been gone more than here since the wedding.<BR/><BR/>My sister in law is amazing. She works really hard to come up with great ways to keep him "around" even though he is gone. She has a picture of him above his Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13619255716588830475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2677241611426645731.post-12467488931787992592009-04-07T16:01:00.000-05:002009-04-07T16:01:00.000-05:00I'm with Becca... you are much stronger than me go...I'm with Becca... you are much stronger than me going through this while in Italy. I also agree that the emotions leading up to the deployment (especially the first, I'd imagine) are far worse than those after they leave. You don't know what to expect and you can't even imagine a routine that doesn't involve him in it. But, you quickly adapt and slowly realize you are a whole lot stronger thanJ.L.S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14454487820308657502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2677241611426645731.post-31583033500466546452009-04-07T15:54:00.000-05:002009-04-07T15:54:00.000-05:00We are new to this life and I can't be useful for ...We are new to this life and I can't be useful for any advice on a deployment. But I will pray for you!!hmbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07241287611810373049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2677241611426645731.post-53403754593598575042009-04-07T15:03:00.000-05:002009-04-07T15:03:00.000-05:00ah i'm sorry, we're not a military family but we c...ah i'm sorry, we're not a military family but we certainly thank hubby for serving our country. know that we're all here to support you too=)Naturally Caffeinated Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00365384111940970269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2677241611426645731.post-16559575904403900592009-04-07T14:56:00.000-05:002009-04-07T14:56:00.000-05:00I agree with DAR, saying that it's much easier onc...I agree with DAR, saying that it's much easier once they're gone. I felt panicky and anxious right up until the time he left. It's completely normal. It's a huge change, but you'll find a routine, and the days will go by, and he'll come home to you! <BR/><BR/>I can't imagine going through this in a foreign country, I'll give you some mad props for that. I'm always up for a friendly visit to Italyrebeccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02576826404913998615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2677241611426645731.post-86023804213560729952009-04-07T14:49:00.000-05:002009-04-07T14:49:00.000-05:00damn, year long deployment.one thing i'm grateful ...damn, year long deployment.<BR/><BR/>one thing i'm grateful for in the navy is the 6 month deployment schedule. <BR/><BR/>a year is a long time. <BR/><BR/>seriously, the army should change that! for married couples or families, it's just mean, i think.<BR/><BR/>i'm with you, i haven't gone through a deployment yet and i'm not sure what to expect. it's this big scary hazy thing in my head, based Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02032610706061377834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2677241611426645731.post-42177652898301094912009-04-07T14:40:00.000-05:002009-04-07T14:40:00.000-05:00Sorry to hear that...deployments really, really, r...Sorry to hear that...deployments really, really, really suck. But honestly, you end up being much stronger than you think you are. I was about as emotionally stable as a 16 year old girl and I came through it relatively unscathed (Rob was airborne infantry like Sean). You just take it day by day, have fun with the little things, GET A HOBBY, send out care packages, write letters and never <BR/Caitlinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14559663828560851300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2677241611426645731.post-28381066076129895482009-04-07T14:39:00.000-05:002009-04-07T14:39:00.000-05:00Deployments suck! I think all the fears and everyt...Deployments suck! I think all the fears and everything leading up to the deployment were the hardest part. I'm not saying that it isn't hard, but you can totally do it. Honestly, what is your other option? It always makes me feel better about deployment knowing that the only other option is a life without my husband. I'd rather deal with a deployment and have him, than have a deployment-free lifeKristenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02335962932151137782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2677241611426645731.post-4707640527202155782009-04-07T14:34:00.000-05:002009-04-07T14:34:00.000-05:00oh man...been through eight overseas deployments m...oh man...been through eight overseas deployments myself and gearing up for the ninth very soon here...if i can give you any advice it is don't look towards the goal line {i.e. his return date} just focus on the present day...in doing this he will be home before you realize it and you will honestly be wondering where that time alone went...this is how every single one has gone for me so far...and brookehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08916630221437242089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2677241611426645731.post-79973861815499611772009-04-07T14:30:00.000-05:002009-04-07T14:30:00.000-05:00Oh friend, I'm so sorry. Prayers and hugs!Oh friend, I'm so sorry. Prayers and hugs!Lindseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11973851588856294863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2677241611426645731.post-62899671749488262212009-04-07T14:12:00.000-05:002009-04-07T14:12:00.000-05:00I am not a army wife, but I have a very dear frien...I am not a army wife, but I have a very dear friend that is a Marine wife. I feel for you. It will be hard but try to rely on your close friends.Together We Savehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17294423259234525733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2677241611426645731.post-33049824812907153552009-04-07T13:55:00.000-05:002009-04-07T13:55:00.000-05:00You will deal with it because you have to. Since w...You will deal with it because you have to. Since we're friends I feel like I can be that honest. The amount of time that they have to be gone is unfathomable when it starts. The thing is, there's no way to avoid it when you know its going to happen. Whether he has to be ripped from your arms, he will go. And many many times I thought someone might have to sedate me before I let go of Mark. It Sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650261128074780986noreply@blogger.com