Can I cry to y'all a little right now? I need it...

ShangriLaRose · January 2012

I posted back in Dec about why I wasn't going to be around too much... we had just moved, but we have an impending deployment to Afghanistan to worry about, so I was/am really trying to maximize our family time as much as possible...

We just found out today that our "little brother" (another soldier who's in my husbands Company and has very much become family to us, 100%), is leaving MUCH sooner than we were originally told... and my husband will be right behind him. We were supposed to have most of February left with the boys... and now, we definitely don't have that much time. Crying (For security reasons, we're not supposed to give exact dates on the internet.)

All I want to do right now is go up into my room and cry... and I can't. Hubby still isn't home from work, and I so I have the kiddos. I'm going to loose it really soon, and I'm hoping maybe writing it all out will help me stave off the tears for a little while longer. Both of my boys (hubby and "brother) hate to see me cry... it just breaks them down. I always try not to do it in front of them, because it just makes it even harder for them. Get ready for the flood, y'all... it's creeping up. *snifffff*

I'm not looking forward to the conversation we're going to have to have with DS this weekend... and I'm going to have a very unhappy little girl, who is used to seeing her "Uncle Jake" and Daddy every day... and now they're going to be gone for months. Ugh... last deployment was sooo much easier. *snifff* Crying

I know he/we knew what we were getting into when he signed up for this... but it doesn't make it any easier to see them go...

PurdueMama14 · January 2012

*Hugs* I'm so sorry!

The_Birds_04 · January 2012

{{HUGS}} Cry to us anytime!

pammeelala · January 2012

As both a former soldier and a former Army wife, I know what you are going through. I am so sorry. It's always awful when deployments get moved back. Prayers to you and your kids that the time goes as fast as possible. ((hugs))

chuicafina · January 2012

I'm so sorry! I can't even imagine how hard deployment would be. And moving up the dates like that when you were expecting more time would be even harder. Sounds like a punch in the gut feeling. Sad

((hugs))

sunset+skies · January 2012

Oh, honey, that sucks.

I don't really know what more I can say. I wish we lived closer. so we could hang out and distract you by watching our babies do silly things

imoverit · January 2012

((Hugs)). So sorry.

amanda1680 · January 2012

I'm so sorry

(((HUGS)))

hepcats · January 2012

chuicafina:
I'm so sorry! I can't even imagine how hard deployment would be. And moving up the dates like that when you were expecting more time would be even harder. Sounds like a punch in the gut feeling. ((hugs))

All of this ((hugs))

gymnst1013 · January 2012

Oh honey, I'm so sorry

(((hugs)))

cfisher2008 · January 2012

::Big Hugs::

I have so much respect for military families. First, I thank your DH and "brother" for their service. I salute them. Second, I thank you for supporting your DH. Behind every great man is a strong woman.

I give you (and all military families) my T&Ps.

KYBABY2011 · January 2012

I'm sorry. (HUGS)

kimbo1216 · January 2012

Cry all you want. SIL has done 2 tours of Afghanistan. I know how scary it is. DH's family tried hiding their fears, but I know it was there. I could tell when she got back and FIL had real tears in his eyes. This was coming from a man who NEVER cries and is a former military man himself. I'm not trying to turn this around on me, just trying to empathize.

I will say a prayer tonight for you and your family. I'm so sorry you are going through this.

RobinSparkles81 · January 2012

aww hun I can't even imagine how hard it must be. I'm so sorry.

Debbie0580 · January 2012

I don't know what to say other than I'm so sorry.

Kymbirleigh · January 2012

*wipes tears away* *hugs* I'm sorry they are both deploying much sooner. A few of our friends will be deploying soon for Kuwait. It sucks, but at least it's a safer area... I'm worried sick for my cousin in Afghanistan. I thank God that my DH has turned in his gear and is awaiting medical retirement. Just know you've always got your fellow June mama bumpies to cry to when you need to!

MammaBear81 · January 2012

((HUGS)) we are here anytime you need us!

folkfemme · January 2012

Debbie0580:
I don't know what to say other than I'm so sorry.

This. You seriously have all of our support all day (and night) if you need it!

DreamChaser246 · January 2012

I'm so sorry! I could not even imagine!

jgengo0 · January 2012

I'm so sorry! No matter how you look at it, it sucks! Try to keep you head up and in the meantime you will have your beautiful children to keep you busy!

bunnymama625 · January 2012

{{{{{HUGS}}}}}}

bookkitten · January 2012

I am so sorry. <hug> Thank you for sharing your husband and little brother and for the sacrifices you all make for the rest of us.

NovNYC2006 · January 2012

I'm so sorry. {{{hugs}}}

Will this mean he will be coming back sooner too??

ShangriLaRose · January 2012

Thanks ladies... your support means more to me than you know. I'm more than proud of my boys... they do it because it's what they feel is right, not for the praise... but it's appreciated all the same. Last deployment, I was with my mom the whole time, and thus had someone super-close to lean on. All of the friends I've made here are going home for the duration of the deployment... but I can't do that this time. It's just not feasible. So other than visiting family for brief periods, I'm here alone, and it's hitting me hard this time. Good thing I know the kiddos will be keeping me busy.... and that I have you awesome, amazing ladies to turn to if I need it. :'-)

Turtle143 · January 2012

aww...sorry

((hugs))

ladybear06 · January 2012

((hugs)) I remember MH last deployment (were were just dating at the time), it's so hard. You're such a strong mama!

Tellyb0228 · January 2012

My heart breaks for you. Its truly does. I know the feeling as a former soldier and a soldiers wife. Its hard to see them go. And its even harder to deal with when you thought you had a certain amount of time and then its snatched away from you like it was never there in the first place. Will they be getting some leave before they go? A 4-day? Anything like that?

I hope the time you all have left goes slowly and the time they are gone goes by quickly.

supermom83 · January 2012

I am so sorry. (((hugs)))

Magenta728 · January 2012

I'm sorry. I can't imagine how hard that must be. ((hugs))

Marcilene1 · January 2012

I'm so sorry you are going through this

Forgive me if I sound ignorant, but I thought that we are bringing troops back?

lovesdogs13 · January 2012

I'm sorry. I can't imagine how difficult this is for you and your family. I respect military wives/spouses so much for all that you go through for the safety of our country. Sending you lots of prayers during this tough time.

MommaA117 · January 2012

I am so so sorry. Vent away.

EMLYNNLERETTE · January 2012

My heart goes out to you. This makes me so sad to even read. I hope you will be okay. If it helps at all, I am very proud of your husband, your brother, you and everyone else in similar situations. You all are the reason my family is safe. I will keep your family in my prayers and will be hopeful for a quick and safe return.

nirern626 · January 2012

Big hugs! It really can't be said enough how much I appreciate your husband and "brother' and their service to our country. I also appreciate the sacrifice you and your family are forced to make. We are always here for you!

Tellyb0228 · January 2012

chrismo1013:
I'm so sorry you are going through this Forgive me if I sound ignorant, but I thought that we are bringing troops back?

This is true for Iraq. But her loved ones are going to Afghanistan.

DramaMama06 · January 2012

i'm so sorry. T&P for their safe return and for the time to go quickly for you

jcappelluti · January 2012

((HUGS)) We're always here for you to cry to and vent to. I know that no words will make you feel better, but we're here when you need it! Sending love with your hubby and brother to Afghanistan!

butterfly62682 · January 2012

(((((HUGS)))))

RClaffee · January 2012

Oh ShangriLa, I am so sorry. The fact that you are not upstairs curled up in a ball right now makes you a stronger woman than me. I wish there was something I could say that would help. Military families are just beyond amazing.

Birdies08 · January 2012

(((hugs)))

Dani0701 · January 2012

Oh, boy. I'm so sorry you're going through this. I honestly don't know how you do it. But, we're all here for you and very proud of your husband and brother.