On the few visits I did make, Blogger did not do me any favors in my need to type comments quickly before being busted for slipping away to the computer room (while supposedly spending quality time with the fam).
Anyone else having blogger issues?
The Sexy guy has begun his beach (without water) holiday. It's been especially hard for the kids this time-- and for the first time, he was emotional about leaving.
Usually he just "mans up", mumbling stuff about "his job" and "that's the life we signed up for", but this time he was right there with me, "This sucks!"
He scared me a bit with the way he prepared us this time too. A little too thorough, which tells me there's concern on his part (he usually swears there is none). He really made an extra effort to spend some quality time together, even suffering one whole afternoon driving me from field to field to take photos.
It was enough to make me want to throw sleeping kids in the car to follow him to the airport.
Stupid me, trying to put on a brave face and see him off smiling meant that I gave him a kiss his mother could have given him.
And this afternoon, Miss Ky, who is only really experiencing this for the first time (she was too young last time), said, "Stop talking about Daddy because I want to have him".
Bless her little heart.
She and her brother spent the afternoon painting pictures and writing cards for their Daddy.
Deployments never get any easier... and I'm not willing to practice until I've perfected it.
"How lucky I am to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard." ~Carol Sobieski and Thomas Meehan, Annie
First- You haven't lost me as a reader, I'm just not on the computer much these days.
ReplyDeleteSecond- I'm so sorry for yet another deployment. It does totally and completely SUCK. I'm sorry. No amount of "Thank you"s to you, your family, and your hubby can ever express how grateful we all are for your service. But it does just suck.
Third- I love that ending quote. Perfect.
I'm definitely not on the computer either, must be something going around. Still, I'm always looking for signs of you. :) Wait! Was that stalker-ish? Oops. You know what I mean.
ReplyDeleteSorry for the deployment. Boy, those words are completely inadequate. I hope the time passes quickly and peacefully.
Now, email me your address. I've an urge to buy coconut M&M's (and whatever else she may be craving), for some oversea friend. Seriously. Send it. It will make me feel good. :)
How many emoticons can I put in one comment??
I so admire the dedication of military families (of YOUR family), and wish your hubby a safe deployment, as well as tranquility at home.
ReplyDeleteI cannot imagine how difficult deployment can be on a family. I so greatly appreciate the sacrifices your family goes through so your husband can protect mine. Thank you, and I hope he is home safe and sound very soon.
ReplyDeleteYeah, blogger was awful with comments for awhile.
ReplyDeleteGlad to see and update, though I am sad that it involves another departure.
Thanks for everything that you and other military families do for all of us.
Thank you to you and your entire family for your sacrifice. It's not easy....but please know you are appreciated!
ReplyDeleteGod Bless!
~AM
I haven't been around much either - we all have too much to do don't we! It must be so difficult for you all to say bye to loved ones in the forces - admiration and thanks to you all.
ReplyDeleteLovely that you dropped by and so very pleased to hear from you again.
ReplyDeleteYes.... Blogger has been playing up from time to time with comments and once or twice shutting me out of the blog.
I seem to lose Followers every now & then too.
Many of my *oldie* Blogging friends seem to have packed it in.
Must be awful to have to say *goodbye* to your man and I suppose the children are bound to feel the same.
I suppose you never get used to it.
Maggie X
Nuts in May
I watched my sister and her kids tell their dad goodbye too many times for this not to affect my heart. Dang it. I hate it. Praying for a safe return. And that your family will be watched over as well. It's not easy playing the single parent. I get irritated now with women that complain when their husband is gone a week. Hopefully you'll have lots of good things to keep you busy and the time will go by fast.
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry about this deployment! But at least he wasn't all excited about it this time, right?
ReplyDeleteI've been such a bad blogger this year, but you certainly haven't lost me as a follower. I'm just trying so hard to get this house ready to put on the market. It feels like I'm going mach 4, but not getting anywhere. With this drought, I've spent a major chunks of time trying desperately to keep the lawn, shrubs, and flowers alive. Sadly, I think I'm losing that war...
My daughter leaves for London & Oxford (it's an SMU exchange program) next week & I've been in tears for days. She'll be gone for 8 weeks & I can't even go over to see her. After my Italy trip last year, I doubt that I'll ever be allowed out of this country ever again (it has something to do with my spending of money & total ignorance of the Euro).
So, I guess we'll just have to suck it up & keep blogging about our pain, LOL!
it can't be easy AT.ALL.
ReplyDeletei've never really gone through deployment --- having brithers deployed, i'm sure, is NOTHING like your spouse.
i feel for you....
y'know, i was just thinking about you the other day and realizing that you hadn't posted in a while....you must have felt my thoughts :)
We're here we're here we're HERE!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteI think if my husband was being deployed I'd spend every minute with him not the computer. It has got to be hard. Your a testimony to what the sacrifice is. One we need to be seriously thankful for.
I'm sorry it hurts.
This brings tears to my eyes Jeri. It really sucks! sorry you have to deal with it again so soon. I hope it's a quick one this time. Sending my prayers.
ReplyDeleteYou haven't lost me either, I'm just not blogging much lately.
It will take a little effort, but planning intentional quality time with your son will pay off in the end in ways that you could never believe.
ReplyDeleteSending you lots of hugs and more hugs. I cannot imagine.
ReplyDeletehey, I'm still here. Not going anywhere.
ReplyDeleteThat really sucks, you're right. And I don't even have anything to compare it to. Hope the time goes quickly for you.
You haven't lost me as a reader, but being one that hasn't been blogging much either I completely understand.
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry your husband is deploying again and that it is harder on your family than they have been in the past. I will be keeping your husband, his comrades, and your family in my prayers. THANK YOU for your sacrifice!!!!! {{{HUGS}}}
Oh hon, I can only imagine how hard it must be to have to wave him off again. I'll be thinking of you (and promise to pop by more often)! x
ReplyDeleteblogger hates me. i haven't been able to comment on certain blogs for months. i think i tried to comment on a post you wrote about visiting your eldest son, and don't think it ever went through. but wordpress seems to be letting me post through my new account. today, at least.
ReplyDeletei am in awe of parents who manage to make it through a deployment. kids and spouses. hell, pets. it's unfair, and crappy. "it sucks" is putting it mildly. so hats off to you, friend. stock up on the good chocolate.
Oh, hon, I'm praying for you guys. Having families broken up is so very hard, even if it is necessary at times.
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