DH Deployed :(

[KT27]

My DH deployed to the sandbox this week. I am a mess. I have lots to take care of as we are closing on our house in 2 weeks & then the move across town. My family is all back east so here I am in TX. Mom will be out in a few weeks . Please keep him in your prayers. It's so quiet in the house....

 

[Race the Reaper]

Be strong. We appreciate him serving our country.

 

[chell]

Many prayers are headed your way.

 

[Laz]

Your fellow DISers have great shoulders to lean on.

God Bless you all.

 

[escape]

Sending pixie dust and hugs for you and your DH .... and prayers for his safe return.

 

[lovemygoofy]

I know what you are going through. My husband just rolled month 11 gone so far. If you want to talk or vent or have any questions about anything going on please feel free to PM me. Sadly, I'm an old hand at this. You can make it just stay busy, get into a routine, and make friends. Your friends will be the people that get you through the next year. I wish you a speedy deployment with lots of good communication.

 

[Charade]

Sending pixie dust and hugs for you and your DH .... and prayers for his safe return.

What they said.

 

[Bbgrizzle]

Good luck with everything. My friend's hubby just left 3 weeks ago to Iraq. She has 2 small boys and is pregnant with her 3rd. She is having a difficult time. I really feel for you!

Please thank him for his service on our behalf.

 

[chell]

Lovemygoofy I'm glad you found this thread because I just set off to find you. I couldn't remember your DIS name though. Glad you found this thread, I'm sure you can be a great source of support for KT27.

 

[lyeag]

Those deployments sure are tough the first few empty days. Hang in there. I have been through a few over the years. Stay connected to dh as much as you can, and find ways to stay busy. Start a project, or give yourself some sort of goal to achieve. It really helps to keep yourself busy. Any time you need to vent or have an ear, feel free to pm me.

Laura

 

[Jynohn]

I'm sorry to hear about your husband's deployment. Mine got home a few months ago, so I know exactly what you're going through. Hopefully your FRG is helpful, mine wasn't, but many are. I also found some support on military.com. They have a forum there just for wives and girlfriends of deployed soldiers. It helped just to know I wasn't alone...

PM if you ever need to talk, and I'll be keeping your DH in my thoughts for a safe return.

 

[4nana]

It's very natural to feel the way you are sweetie . Wonderful your Mom can visit soon and keep you company. I remember how difficult it was for our DIL, thankfully she was near both sides of family and could depend on through the ups and downs. There is talk DS's unit may be re-deployed and next time may be more difficult as she will not be near family and also has a new baby.

Give yourself some time for this huge adjustment, it will not happen overnight. It's part of the process to feel so empty and it's ok to cry as you as you adjust one day at a time. Hopefully, he will be in an area where he can contact you often. Easier said than done, but try to think positive and keep yourself busy. Maybe keep a journal or get a hobby you enjoy. We chose to keep a candle buring 24-7 in the window, hung the USA flag, and put a big yellow bow on our tree. If you are near a base, you can make friends with some other wives for support. There are many internet sites to help and learn new ideas how to stay strong as you hold down the home front. Thankfully our family and friends were a blessing, and we had a prayer circle going far and near that brought us much hope and peace.

Godspeed your DH and thanks to you both for your sacrifices.
I pray all our military comes home safe and sound soon. ^i^

PS - Your wedding pics are beautiful!!!

 

[KT27]

Thank you! I just need to focus on other things...

 

[4nana]

Ck it out!!!

I'd say both posting at 2:21pm must be our lucky number!!!!

 

[KT27]

I'm sorry to hear about your husband's deployment. Mine got home a few months ago, so I know exactly what you're going through. Hopefully your FRG is helpful, mine wasn't, but many are. I also found some support on military.com. They have a forum there just for wives and girlfriends of deployed soldiers. It helped just to know I wasn't alone...

PM if you ever need to talk, and I'll be keeping your DH in my thoughts for a safe return.

Thank you. I just found the military.com site and thats been quite a help. Our FRG is pretty much non existent and that seems to be the norm around here. Thank your dh for his service. I aprreciate the thoughts & prayers!

 

[KT27]

It's very natural to feel the way you are sweetie . Wonderful your Mom can visit soon and keep you company. I remember how difficult it was for our DIL, thankfully she was near both sides of family and could depend on through the ups and downs. There is talk DS's unit may be re-deployed and next time may be more difficult as she will not be near family and also has a new baby.

Give yourself some time for this huge adjustment, it will not happen overnight. It's part of the process to feel so empty and it's ok to cry as you as you adjust one day at a time. Hopefully, he will be in an area where he can contact you often. Easier said than done, but try to think positive and keep yourself busy. Maybe keep a journal or get a hobby you enjoy. We chose to keep a candle buring 24-7 in the window, hung the USA flag, and put a big yellow bow on our tree. If you are near a base, you can make friends with some other wives for support. There are many internet sites to help and learn new ideas how to stay strong as you hold down the home front. Thankfully our family and friends were a blessing, and we had a prayer circle going far and near that brought us much hope and peace.

Godspeed your DH and thanks to you both for your sacrifices.
I pray all our military comes home safe and sound soon. ^i^

PS - Your wedding pics are beautiful!!!

I love the candle idea & I just made a bow this am. I live on post right now and our new house is almost done. I can't wait to move. I have my puppy & cats (shh don't tell dh my puppy slept in bed with me last night). I'm glad you liked my wedding pics. I have to start putting the albums together for Chistmas presents. That will take up some of my time. I also start school in Nov for Massage Therapy. Thanks for the kind words! I appreciate the support here on the Dis.

 

[dmslush]

 

[Am_I_There_Yet]

Hang in there! Bless him for serving!

 

[Planogirl]

I can't imagine how difficult this is for both of you. I'll keep him in my prayers for a safe and speedy return.

 

[BibbidiBobbidiBOO]

Oh, I truly know what it is like. DH is a reservist who was in Iraq 11 months. He returned home last summer. We were lucky and had daily communication. I hope you have the same luck. Will keep you and your DH in my thoughts and prayers.