Feeling a bit bummed

[Nettio]

Well bummed is probably an understatement but I'm going to go with it anyway.

My DH left yesterday for a year-long deployment to Afghanistan. Saying goodbye was SO incredibly hard. There were lots of tears and having to drive away and leave him there was terrible. It was all I could do not to turn around just so I could spend a few more minutes with him. :( The rest of the day wasn't much better. I know the first few days are always hard since we've done this before, but I think I was really hoping it would be easier this time. Feeling like your heart has been stomped on is really not much fun. :thumbdown:

Today has been a little bit better. I'm still pretty sad but I'm just trying to focus on the fact that every day from now is one day closer to when he returns...rather than how it was with every day being one day closer to when he was leaving. I think the worst part is knowing that a part of me is still hoping that in an hour he'll walk through the door just like he always does, even though I know he won't. :(

Anyway, I hate posting threads like this because I just feel like a big baby :o, but I could really use some extra support today. So if anyone could spare some extra hugs or encouragement, know that it will be much appreciated. :o

[SaraAmarie]

Sending big hugs to you! I can't even imagine having to go through something that...

[isaacsmom]

Oh, big ((((hugs))))!!! I cannot imagine how incredibly hard this must be, even if you have been through it before. I'll keep your hubby (and you) in my prayers!

[ChristyHC]

Oh my ((((((hugs)))))). I'm so sorry you are going through this. It must be incredibly hard!

[lauren grier]

(((((( big huge hugs chickie)))))))) we are all here for ya

[meganmecrazy]

tons of (((((HUGS))))) and prayers for you and your hubby Lynnette!!! I can't imagine how hard that is for the both of you.

[Aggie Aviso]

Awwww Lynnette, I dont know what to say but here is a {{{{HUG}}}} for you!

[Robin Carlton]

I am so sorry Lynnette. I cant imagine going through what you are going through. I barely make it through 10 hours while Rocky is working every day - I just can't even fathom an entire year.

I do want to say thank you tho, to you and your husband, for going through all you do to keep the rest of us safe.

I'll be thinking of you {{{HUGS}}}

R

[Julie Billingsley]

Lynnette ((hugs)) I hope the days go by quickly! I look forward to seeing all your Disney pics scrapped. Maybe you can have the whole album complete before he comes back!

[newfiemountiewife]

((hugs)) Lynette. I definitely don't think you're a big baby, you are so strong to be able to do this. I hope the year flies by!

[LenaGardner]

oh, you're not a big baby at all! I'm sure you have every right to feel however you want to feel after a day like that! I don't know what to say by way of encouragement except that you have been there before so you know you *can* get through it. You seem like a very strong girl but that doesn't take the hurt away, I know. ((hugs))

[pbumbaca]

Big huge hugs Lynette! And a really big thank you to you and your DH for all your support!

[Paula]

Oh Lynnette! Don't feel like a big baby! We love you and we're going to go through this with you!! You know we're here if you need a shoulder to cry on! That's what's awesome about this community!! {{{Hugs}}} I'll be praying for your DHs safety while he's over there.

[scarletsierra]

((hugs)) Lynnette. I know you've been through this before and there's nothing I could tell you that you don't already know or that would make you feel better, but just take it one day at a time, lean on those who love and support you and just keep swimming. You are strong and your love is strong and the guys are good at what they do.

And know that you have the support and hugs and prayers of your digi family behind you. ((hugs))

[lizzyfizzy]

i'm so sorry sweets!!! big huge hugs from down the street!!! i can't imagine what you must be feeling. don't forget that we are here for you and you just feel free to tell us how you are feeling on any particular day!! :wub:

[Kara]

Hugs to you!!!

[crystalbella77]

oh sweetie! Don't feel bad posting! Big hugs!!!!! We are all here for you so cry whenever you need to! I so hope that the year flies by! BIG HUGS!!!

[WalkersMommy]

I'm so sorry :( I've been there, so I know how it feels. Big hugs. I'll be thinking of you :)

[ColleenSwerb]

Big fat squishy hugs for your Lynnette!!!

[Sharon Kay]

{{{Lynnette}}}

I think you are a wonderful woman to share your dh with our country so he can defend our freedom. I hope that you have some local support from other spouses in the unit. Thank you from our family to yours!

[ditzyscrap]

(((hugs)))

[ZaCola3]

Lynnette!
My heart is breaking for you-but I also want you to know that by saying the part about one day closer to when he gets home made my heart SMILE! For you to have that attitude-well-it's downright AMAZING!
Your love for hubby shines through every LO you do about the two of you and I know that even if it doesn't seem like it right now-that when he returns your love will be stronger than ever!
You are an amazing woman-your hubby is lucky to have you and you him.
TY to you both for the sacrifices you make for me and my family.
((((((((((HUG))))))))))

[sannajeannine]

Huge (((HUGS))) for you!

[cindys732003]

Big hugs Lynnette! I can't imagine having to go through that for a whole year :( Just know we are all her for you!! Will you have a chance to see him at all through the year?
So sorry you have to go through this :(!!

[Becca Bonneville]

oh Lynette sweetie ((hugs)) I can only imagine how hard it would be and still not truly know. :( Just like everyone has said, remember we are all here for you. Whether you want to scream, cry, throw yourself in the floor and throw a tantrum, whatever... let it out. I hope your time goes by quickly and he returns to you before you know it! More ((big hugs)) to you!

[nikkiARNGwife]

I know EXACTLY how you're feeling right now for sure! Great big HUGS!!! The first few days are always the worst...it'll get better and just like you said..you're one day closer to it being over.

[emmasmommy]

Big hugs for you sweetie! I couldn't even imagine!

[xboxmom]

That is so hard. I really admire all the Military wives. I don't think I could pull that off. Hugs to you and know you can always vent, and cry here. You are not a baby! *HUGS*

[BrattyMeg]

((((HUGS)))) You are in my thoughts Lynnette :)

TY so much to your husband for his dedication to this country

[~Julie~]

{{Big hugs}} I hope this next year just flies by. I hope it gets easier for you. Just remember we are all here for you.

[kscwgirl]

Hugs Lynnette!! I can't even imagine hon. Please know we are all here any time you need to vent. Thank you to you and to your husband.

[suze]

I couldn't imagine what you went through and what you are going through now.

hugs!!:)

[Chels85]

((hugs))

[scrappurple]

Oh girly {{{{{{{HUG}}}}}}}. I haven't read through all the posts, but thank you for your sacrifice. We really do appreciate what both of you go through to keep the USA safe and free. :D I'm sending up a prayer for safety ...

[NettieB]

Big hugs, Nettio. And if I could hand you a chocolate right now through my monitor, one would be headed your way -- my fix for nearly anything. Road trip? or any family, friends or other Army wives you are close to nearby? just in case the virtual world is not as squeezable as needs be. Vent away, dear one. Adding Adam to my prayers.

[HeatherKS]

Lots and lots of love and prayers coming your way. What an incredibly difficult thing to go through. :(

[AnnieBananie]

I don't think you're a big baby at all! ((huggles))

[4noisyboys]

egads...I'm sitting here blubbering now.

{{{{HUGS}}}} Lynette!!

[digideb]

I'm so sorry sweetie! I can't even begin to imagine what you're going through. It takes a special woman to be a military wife! I know that I couldn't do it. (((((HUGS))))) & I'll be praying for you & your hubby!

[ajf9597]

((hugs)) I can't imagine how hard this would be.

[lovely1m]

Oh, Lynette, hugs!

[scrapperjade]

You are NOT a big baby Lynette!!! Its got to be hard for you (and him)! If it was my DH I would be bawling like a baby for days.

{{{HUGS}}} We're all here for you if you need us!

[schock77]

I can only imagine how tough that is. Hoping time flies for you and hubby! HUGS!

[Nettio]

Just wanted to say thank you to everyone. You guys are the best and I really do appreciate each and every one of your comments. :wub: Today was a MUCH better day than Sunday or Monday. I talked to Adam a little bit online last night and he seems to be doing ok. I think getting to talk definitely helped both of us. Hopefully once he's settled and more into a routine things will be a bit easier.

Big hugs Lynnette! I can't imagine having to go through that for a whole year :( Just know we are all her for you!! Will you have a chance to see him at all through the year?
So sorry you have to go through this :(!!

He'll get to come home for 2 weeks at some point. We don't know exactly when yet but we put in our request to be after the halfway mark so it'll be awhile before that happens.

Big hugs, Nettio. And if I could hand you a chocolate right now through my monitor, one would be headed your way -- my fix for nearly anything. Road trip? or any family, friends or other Army wives you are close to nearby? just in case the virtual world is not as squeezable as needs be. Vent away, dear one. Adding Adam to my prayers.

Ooo chocolate! :D I'm actually heading home to CA in a few days for my sister's college graduation and to spend some of the summer with my family. Should be fun and I'm sure it'll help to have them all around. I know my mom is excited to have a crafting buddy. :D

Lynnette ((hugs)) I hope the days go by quickly! I look forward to seeing all your Disney pics scrapped. Maybe you can have the whole album complete before he comes back!

haha, I know, I'm terrible about scrapping vacation photos! I actually have a whole list of projects I'd like to do while he's gone so I'm sure it'll keep me plenty busy. Or at least I'm hoping so! haha

Lynnette!
My heart is breaking for you-but I also want you to know that by saying the part about one day closer to when he gets home made my heart SMILE! For you to have that attitude-well-it's downright AMAZING!
Your love for hubby shines through every LO you do about the two of you and I know that even if it doesn't seem like it right now-that when he returns your love will be stronger than ever!
You are an amazing woman-your hubby is lucky to have you and you him.
TY to you both for the sacrifices you make for me and my family.
((((((((((HUG))))))))))

You are too sweet! I certainly do try to stay positive. I figure as tough as I might have it, at least I have the comforts of home...and Tivo. :D

[clearskies]

I'm with you Lynette. Mine's been gone one month today... It sucks. We survive.

[MelissaL88]

Oh Lynette. Here's a big {{{{{HUG}}}}} for you.

And thank you to you and your husband for the sacrifices you make for our country.

[LibbysMommy]

Huge (((hugs))) Lynnette. I can't even imagine what you're going through :(

Thank you to you and your husband for everything you do and the sacrifices you make. (((more hugs)))

[joelsgirl]

Ditto to what everyone else has said; I hope the days pass quickly for you!

[Teresa]

Sending huge hugs and lots of strength to both of you for the long year ahead...THANK YOU for giving of yourselves in such an incredible way.