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[lttlmc3]

:sad1: My husband just left for his six month training as a Leutenant in the National Guard. I'm left with my dachshund Freddie and my kitty Daphne (however, she goes by "Meow Meow") So sad!:sad1:

[SamSam]

pixiedust: Sending Pixie Dust to help you through the next few months. I also want to say how much I appreciate and admire all our servicemen. If not for men like your husband, we would not have the wonderful freedoms that we have.

[DebbieT11]

Hang in there, and don't forget that there are lots of us out here cheering for him! (and you!):goodvibes

[calypso*a*go-go]

Been there -- done that, and it's definitely no fun!!! Hope the six months goes by quickly for you and DH.

[Yvet]

pixiedust:Here some pixiedust from al the way over the big swimmingpool... pixiedust:

Wanna give ya just one big hug :hug:

Hang in there and if you need more just say it and we deliver.

[Annette_VA]

:grouphug:

[Cruz Family]

:hug: Consider yourself hugged!
My stepson (17) left two weeks ago for the Marines. He actually graduated early from high school so he could go. As scared as his father and I are, we a just completely in awe of him and couldn't be more proud. I will keep your husband in my prayers as I do my stepson and all the other brave men and woman who give of themselves for our freedom.

[happy2go2wdwmom]

:hug: Glad you at least have "Meow, Meow" and your doxie, and I thank you for the sacrifices you're going through for our country!

[scarlett873]

:grouphug:

[cocowum]

DH is in the Military too, so I feel your pain. :grouphug:

I find the best way to get through any deployment is to plan a Disney trip. :goodvibes

[LilGMom]

:grouphug:

Hope the next six months go quickly and a BIG "Thank You" to your hubby!!!

[ADP]

Hoping the next 6 months go by as quickly as a week in Disney World. A BIG Thank You to you and your hubby for a giant sacrafice.

[dpuck1998]

Two words.....THANKS! that just one word...but BIG THANKS! We do appreciate you and DH!

[burberryplaid]

Hang in there and Thank you to your husband for all he does. :hug:

[Disneybridein2k3]

:grouphug: Hugs and thanks - hopefully Pete and the gang will help keep you laughing even when it's hard to smile :flower3: Please share our thanks with your DH as well. I am forever grateful to our military for their dedication.

~Stacy

[willis37862]

Thank you for the sacrifice both you and your husband are making. Many :hug: and some :wizard: for you both.

[Alicnwondrln]

:grouphug:

[UrsulasShadow]

:hug: :flower3:

[crazytp93]

I thank your husband for his service to his country. Prayers for him and yourself. :hug:

[Madi100]

I love the DIS. It puts my life in perspetive. My DH is in Guatemala for 9 days. He's gone over my birthday and Valentine's Day. We won't talk at all, except for a brief conversation tonight, and I'm sad and feeling sorry for myself. Then I read this, and I need to be happy. A week is not very long at all.

Here's hoping your time goes quickly! Thanks for the sacrifices your family has made.:grouphug:

[drakethib]

Congratulations on to him on s OCS training.

Hang in there and we will be here for you.

[drakethib]

I love the DIS. It puts my life in perspetive. My DH is in Guatemala for 9 days. He's gone over my birthday and Valentine's Day. We won't talk at all, except for a brief conversation tonight, and I'm sad and feeling sorry for myself. Then I read this, and I need to be happy. A week is not very long at all.

Here's hoping your time goes quickly! Thanks for the sacrifices your family has made.:grouphug:

Uncle Sam sent me to Guatemala back in the mid 90's

I didn't realize we still had folks going there.

[Fredd's Girl]

Our family will keep your family in our thoughts and prayers. :hug:

[two-foxes]

Just heard about this thread in the podcast...and I understand!! DH was in Iraq and Afghanistan on and off for two years until May...was home for about 30 days, then gone again for a few months. He was never gone for very *long* lengths of time, but it is the first few weeks after they are gone that are the hardest:hug: (Then also after they come back home and you are used to your own routine...and in my case, I was used to a clean house;)!)

Don't be surprised by how much you will have conversations with your pets at times when you are used to talking to your DH....the pets can be the best therapy...although you should be worried if they start talking back!;) DH had to fight for his side of the bed back from our Shepard!

Celebrate his return from training with a Disney trip....like others have said, it is a perfect way to pass the time. Best wishes to you in his absence and to him for his service.

[Madi100]

Uncle Sam sent me to Guatemala back in the mid 90's

I didn't realize we still had folks going there.

My DH is on a mission trip with our church. Not military related at all. But, he's still gone, and I'm sad :(

[aGoofyMom]

:grouphug:

To all who are waiting for loved ones to go, and waiting for them to come home. Thank you for your sacrifices.

[Castaway Kev]

I heard about this thread on the podcast and wanted to say thank you and your husband for your sacrifices. Now that I'm here posting, saying thank you just doesn't seem to be much.

There is a saying that I picked up when I was living in Brazil: Sacrifice brings blessings. May I suggest that you write down every day at least one thing that you are thankful for-- one blessing that you have. Make it something different every day. And you don't have to limit yourself to one thing per day. When times are tough, you can go back and read about the positives. It's a great way to stay positive during the difficult times.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Thank you!

[Madi100]

I heard about this thread on the podcast and wanted to say thank you and your husband for your sacrifices. Now that I'm here posting, saying thank you just doesn't seem to be much.

There is a saying that I picked up when I was living in Brazil: Sacrifice brings blessings. May I suggest that you write down every day at least one thing that you are thankful for-- one blessing that you have. Make it something different every day. And you don't have to limit yourself to one thing per day. When times are tough, you can go back and read about the positives. It's a great way to stay positive during the difficult times.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Thank you!


What great advice! I think all of our could benefit from doing this.

[lttlmc3]

OH MY GOD!!!! I cannot believe I made the podcast!!! I'm freaking out!
It's actually very heartening to know that all the podcast members actually read these boards and respond. It's also so heartening to know that everyone on this thread who has responded is there to provide encouragement. I actually get a bit choked up when I think of how a group of people, through the internet, can become my friends.
Thank you Pete, John, Kevin, Corey, Julie, and Bob for all that you do. It's more than just a podcast or a thread board...it's friendship and encouragement.
Thank you all so much!:goodvibes

[kmk1180]

There are millions of us who are proud of him, and you.

[MaryKatesMom]

:hug:

[DVCJones]

:grouphug:

[DisneyCrazyX5]

:grouphug:
My sons and I asked for blessings for our soldiers (and vets) each night. Thanks to both of you for you sacrifices.

[disneymom8589]

A big THANK YOU to your husband for serving our country! My DS is back in Virginia for "A" school training for the Coast Guard. He is in the reserves and I am so proud of him. Having a son in the service makes me appreciate people like your husband all the more. Hugs and prayers to you as you wait for his return. :grouphug:

[Castaway Kev]

The six months are nearing an end!!!

How has it gone???

[crazytp93]

Please thank him for his service for making our country safe.

If you ever need to talk, you know where to come. :)

[lttlmc3]

The six months are nearing an end!!!

How has it gone???

Hi everyone!! The six months are up! Shannon has been home and everything is great. He had a hard time adjusting to being back, but he's been back for two weeks now and getting into the swing of things.
I got a lot of support from a lot of people. I work at Police station and a lot of the guys came over to help out with things. (I think my neighbor thinks I had affairs with many, many different guys :rotfl: ). And of course, my DIS friends really helped.
Thanks everybody, and I'll need you again when he goes to Iraq this spring. He'll be gone for a year. Yuck!

[disneyholic family]

Hi everyone!! The six months are up! Shannon has been home and everything is great. He had a hard time adjusting to being back, but he's been back for two weeks now and getting into the swing of things.
I got a lot of support from a lot of people. I work at Police station and a lot of the guys came over to help out with things. (I think my neighbor thinks I had affairs with many, many different guys :rotfl: ). And of course, my DIS friends really helped.
Thanks everybody, and I'll need you again when he goes to Iraq this spring. He'll be gone for a year. Yuck!

welcome home Shannon!!!! :)

[DebºoºS]

Hi everyone!! The six months are up! Shannon has been home and everything is great. He had a hard time adjusting to being back, but he's been back for two weeks now and getting into the swing of things.
I got a lot of support from a lot of people. I work at Police station and a lot of the guys came over to help out with things. (I think my neighbor thinks I had affairs with many, many different guys :rotfl: ). And of course, my DIS friends really helped.
Thanks everybody, and I'll need you again when he goes to Iraq this spring. He'll be gone for a year. Yuck!

Welcome Home Shannon! :woohoo:

[two-foxes]

Hi everyone!! The six months are up! Shannon has been home and everything is great. He had a hard time adjusting to being back, but he's been back for two weeks now and getting into the swing of things.
I got a lot of support from a lot of people. I work at Police station and a lot of the guys came over to help out with things. (I think my neighbor thinks I had affairs with many, many different guys :rotfl: ). And of course, my DIS friends really helped.
Thanks everybody, and I'll need you again when he goes to Iraq this spring. He'll be gone for a year. Yuck!

Very glad to hear the 6 months went well. It is unfortunate that is seems like a practice run for his time in Iraq. You know where to come to when you need it:)

Too funny about your neighbors....We ran into very similar suspicions about me when DH was gone. We were lucky enough to get pregnant when DH was home from Iraq for a month. In fact, I found out 2 weeks after he left to go back. I had to tell DH over the phone from half way across the world:guilty: But you have NO idea how many people *paused* when I shared the news (and DH was still gone). I actually had to explain to people that DH is the "baby daddy" and do the math for them.....the look of relief that spread over peoples faces was funny!

Well, again, best of luck to you in his absence this spring and thanks to him for his loyal service. It is very tough on both of you and our thoughts and prayers will be with you guys. Just think of the kick butt Disney vacation you guys can take when he gets home, though!

[tinkbutt]

sorry sweetie I feel your pain my DBF is thinking about signing up with the national guard as well:sad1: only with him he scored high enough he can pick whatever job he wants and of course he wants to be an MP( military police).

that means if he goes over he will basically be protecting the base and units as they travel. so that scares the pee outta me!!! he wants to basically be a bullet sponge!!!:scared1:


PM me if you ever need to vent ramble on or just need a friendly :wave2: hello!!! my thoughts are with you!!!!

[calypso*a*go-go]

So sorry Shannon will be leaving again soon. My DH is retired AF -- he was gone a lot during his military career. But for us, the sacrifices were worth it (but I am glad those days are behind us now!).

[kimbac3]

:sad1: My husband just left for his six month training as a Lieutenant in the National Guard. I'm left with my dachshund Freddie and my kitty Daphne (however, she goes by "Meow Meow") So sad!:sad1:


:hug: Consider yourself hugged!
My stepson (17) left two weeks ago for the Marines. He actually graduated early from high school so he could go. As scared as his father and I are, we a just completely in awe of him and couldn't be more proud. I will keep your husband in my prayers as I do my stepson and all the other brave men and woman who give of themselves for our freedom.

DH is a former Marine and I know what you are both going through. It's tough. But those left behind are heroes too. It takes alot of love and sacrifice - I appreciate it. I would like to thank both, spouses and parents for all they do. It's a tough job!!

Oh - Cruz Family - DH said to tell your son "Semper Fi"

Kimba