Can I be shameless and ask for hugs?

[Laura_A]

I just feel like crap today. Things are SO tense around here with Jaime's impending deployment. It's 2 weeks away and he has so much on his mind that he's a big crab. I don't blame him, but I'd much rather be spending this time with him in a positive manner if you KWIM. The girls are both worried and don't want him to go and I'm trying to be strong and convince him that we're going to be fine while he's gone... when I'm still not sure of that myself.

He's being really great with the girls... spending lots of time with them and trying not to lose his temper, but with me not so much. I am trying to understand and remember that I'm the one he's supposed to be able to show how he's REALLY feeling, but I'm getting my feelings hurt in the meantime.

Winter in Germany sucks for me anyway cuz it's so gloomy here... I always get depressed til Spring, but this year it's really bad.

Thanks for letting me whine... anyone got any cheese?

[lizzyfizzy]

i'm sad for you. not in a pitiful, woe is me kind of way or anything. just down right sad. i wouldn't wish these worried/scared/tense feelings on anyone...especially a friend.

to answer your question. yes, you may wine. HUGS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[scrappinsweetie]

((HUGS)) my heart aches for you. I wish a hug would make it all better but maybe it will at least make you feel a bit better for a while.

[rach3975]

I'm sorry the stress and your DH's reaction to it is making this even harder on you. ((hugs)) I hope you're able to have some positive time with him before he leaves!

[pbumbaca]

Hugs Laura! I'm sorry you are at the end of Jamie's stress and I'm also sorry that Jamie has to have the stress in the first place!

[Laura_A]

Thanks so much you guys! I swear, you all are going to be one of the only things that gets me through this! lol You're going to be so sick of me in a year & a half.

[emilyscout]

((((hugs)))) laura. You definitely deserve some hugs. I hope things calm down a bit before he leaves so you can have some quality time together!

[Teresa]

Absolutely....hugs coming your way!! I've got lots of cheese around here. LOL

[scrapmonkey]

I'm just going to simply send {{{HUGS}}}. I don't what else to say...

[~Julie~]

I'm sorry Laura.. Sending {big hugs} your way.

[Stacey42]

{{{hugs}}}

[arenee]

Thank you for the sacrifice you and your family make to make my family safe.
Big tons of hugs!!

[lisabranka]

{{{{HUGS}}}

[NettieB]

big hugs, Laura.

[InLoveWithDOTS]

Awwww, Laura! I am sorry..... hugs to you!

[AnnieBananie]

((huggles!))

[kscwgirl]

Hugs Laura!!!

[Paula]

BIG hugs Laura! I can't imagine what you all are going through and you have a tough spot because you're worried but want to be strong for your beauties! Love ya girl!

[Nettio]

Hugs Laura!

[alansrock]

Deployments suck! I've never had to endure one with kiddos, but I did so many when it was just DH & me and they just always sucked! ((HUGS))

[LenaGardner]

great big (((HUGS))) for you!

[Kat Stokes]

{{{HUGS}}} Laura!!!

Wine is definitely in order here. You can whine to us as much as you need to!

[chloe]

((((hugs)))) Laura!

Ditto to Kat, you can whine any time you want to, and if you need cheese, just ask and I'll bring some to you... I'm only 2 hours away, remember?! LOL mwah!!

[CA Dreamer]

(((((((Laura)))))))))) You deserve big hugs. You are going through a lot right now. I hope it gets easier.

[Laura_A]

Originally Posted by chloe

and if you need cheese, just ask and I'll bring some to you... I'm only 2 hours away, remember?! LOL mwah!!

I might just take you up on that girl!

[Sharon Kay]

Oh my gosh...whine away! The LEAST we can do is listen after what your family is doing for all our families!!! So sorry the last bit of time hasn't been fun for you...maybe he will ease up a bit and things will turn around before he leaves! Thank you from our family!

[iJenny]

((((big hugs)))) Laura! I can't even imagine what you are Jamie are both feeling right now. I'm sorry you're having to deal with his stress. I'm sure he's worried sick about you and the girls and he's having a hard time "hiding" those feelings from you.
I"m sorry this is all so hard.

((hugs))

[Nonna2Dreja]

Big HUGS to you and your girls....I cannot begin to imagine how you must feel as I have never had to deal with my hubby being deployed....

[Jennifer]

Lots and lots of big hugs for you, Laura.

[AmandaDykan]

((((BIG HUGS))))

I'm so sorry you're having to go through this. Must be an emotional time.

[deenasuprema]

Me and DH had a knock down drag out fight... OK maybe not knock down... but we had a HUGE blow out about 2 weeks before he left. I think It is totally normal. We were both on edge, after that we kind of had it out of our systems and the rest of the time was nicer. It's been a tough 5 months having him gone, and we still have another 6 months left. I think everything that could possibly go wrong has LOL Murphy really bites! But I am making it through, and me and hubby are just fine I will be absolutely thrilled when he gets home though!!

(((((HUGS))))) Girl!

[Laura_A]

Hey Dena... somehow I didn't realize you were military. Or, maybe I knew and forgot. At any rate, I'm sorry you're dealing with it too. Hugs to you as well!

Thank you all SO much! I just love you guys!

[sannajeannine]

{{{hugs}}}....wish I could do more, but hope you feel better for a little bit

[scarletsierra]

((Laura and Deena))

I don't know why...I think it's the apprehension, the worries and worst fears all wrapped up in one...but it seems there is often a weird sense of tension or disconnectedness in the face of impending deployments for most everyon military I know, we included. I hate that it happens especially in those moments we really want to be treasuring most, soaking up together. Just know you're not alone and take it one step at a time. (((hugs)))