thanks everyone for visiting my FIRST BLOG. i want to use this space as a ‘positive’ place for me to just let go and talk. there may be times where i will be happy. there may be times where i may be crying. i want your feedback and comments to what i write; i just ask that you respect ‘MY SPACE’. (for you english buffs: i apologize for my grammar in advance b/c i wont be checking it)
allot of folks have been concerned about me (and the children); particularly since we are going through a deployment. we miss rue (ruben) a great deal. i think about him all the time. fortunately for me, he calls almost daily; and sometimes several times a day. we are really proud of him and will always have him in our prayers. i dont know how other military spouses handle separations such as these; but i truly commend them (women and men alike). i think being away from someone who is not only a part of your heart but also your soul ain’t easy; but at least i have the faith that he will come back to us soon. i know he is working hard but i cant help wishing that he would just pull up in the driveway and walk through our front door.
i thought sleeping alone in our bed (with no snoring – sorry honey) was going to be GREAT! now my bedtimes have become a bunch of sleepless nights. i cant turn over and nudge him. i cant turn over and put my arms around him. i cant kiss him gently behind his ear, so i just hug my pillows tighter and tighter. please dont take this BLOG the wrong way, i feel being a military spouse is very honorable; its just very tough. and no matter how much support some of us may have, (and i know i have ALLOT), i still feel like i am all alone. weird huh?
[ok enough for now; i feel the tears are coming.]
Hello ‘scared but strong’:
Welcome to blog world. You started a blog just as I have. My husband is also deployed and I am left behind with 2 little ones to care for. I know exactly how you feel! No matter how many friends and family we are surrounded by – we still feel ‘alone’ and thats because in reality a part of us truly missing.
I hope here you can find a place to release yourself and/or to get support.
take care for now…
Always, Writing from the homefront
http://homefrontletters.wordpress.com
wow, my first response. thanks for the kind words and support. i will have to keep up with you.
this is our first deployment. we have 3 children; not young but still needing parental guidance. hope all goes well for you and your family.
God Bless
You are my HERO, beautiful Miz D, and don’t you forget it! Because of your sacrifice and the sacrifice of countless other unsung heros like yourself that keep the home fires burning and the family life turning, we can still call ourselves the GREATEST country in the world. There is NO player in world peace less appreciated than the military spouse, and I appreciate you!
Now if you’ll excuse me, I’m going to go write a Country music song, cause that was a real catchy line I used up there!!!
…Phil 4:13
LOL – you are too funny rachel and too sweet. i know this forum is open to the world so i am trying to get a little more creative with this. (still lots to learn about BLOGGING)
talked to rue again today. he is catching a cold (in the dessert). we FINALLY ordered a laptop for him. we hope it will arrive by friday.
what kind of things do you think i can add to this site? i want to express myself but also other things i may find facinating.