The first day they are gone really really sucks. This was the first time we said goodbye in the early morning vs afternoon/evening and I think it sucks even more. Why? Because when they leave later in the day you have less of a first day to get through.
The first day they are gone you walk around your house in a daze. You want to be out doing something but you don’t want to at the same time.
The first day they are gone you see something you bought together at the store and it makes you cry. You see their dirty laundry and it makes you cry.
The first day they are gone you realize you can toss that almost empty bottle of shaving cream because no one is going to be around for a while to use it up. And then you cry because no one will be around to use it.
The first day they are gone you sometimes forget and then remember quickly that they are not coming home that night. That you will be on your own for dinner, bedtime and you will sleep alone.
The first day they are gone you wonder what he is feeling, what he is doing, where he is at.
The first day he is gone you try to figure out how you are going to make it X amount of days. How you will be both mom and dad and how you will handle it when your children realize daddy won’t be coming home at night for a while.
The first day he is gone you are hit hard with how hard this military life can be.
The first day they are gone sucks, it really really sucks and you pray the second day they are gone is a little bit better.
*hugs* for you all.
Thank you!
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Big,big hugs to you guys
It will get better. It's never good, but it gets a little easier once you have a routine going. Let me know if you ever need anything, or just want some company.This is when you make those friendships you could never make in the civilian world. Just remember, you have a lot of us here.
Sending huge hugs and prayerful thoughts.
You are right, the first day does suck. I'm sorry you are having to experience it again. I hope the days start flying by for you.
That gave me goosebumps, Julie.
Our goodbyes were always in the morning, so the first day seemed like it would never end.
*hugs* Thinking of y'all, and hoping the time passes swiftly til you're together again.
This made me cry. I can't imagine. Praying for your family.
Thank you for your prayers
This made me cry when I read it. Your @twitter friends are here if you need ANYTHING. Let us know. (((HUGS)) to you and your kids.
Thanks so much
Oh honey, hang in there! I have had 2 first days, but not quite the same. I knew my hubby was in the states and that our separation would not be terribly long. They still stunk though. I will keep you guys in my prayers as you all adjust.
Thank you
My prayers are with you!! I just finished a long deployememt…I can tell you it went by rather quickly…just stay busy!! Very busy!
Thank you!
Hang in there – I will be praying for you.
Thank you so much!
I'm sorry hun! im praying for yal. I will be doing this in a few a few weeks. I'm terrified.
Thanks so much. I will be praying for you too.
This brought tears to my eyes… My husband has been gone a few months now and we still have a while to go. This is our first deployment and all of these emotions are still fresh in my heart. It is good for all of us to know that we are not alone in the pain that we feel when they turn around and have to walk away.
No we are not alone. I love how the military community can help each other
I'm so sad for you. It seems so sudden! I'll be praying for you this year. Once we get to Jersey, if you ever feel like a road trip, we'd be more than happy to have you and your boys.
Thanks so much
A trip up north would be fun!
wow….that made me cry. i've always been good on not showing what i feel on the outside as far being sad. But since this is my 1st. deployment, i cant control myself. I'll be watching t.v and something thats on will make cry. O gosh i think im going crazy and im not the one to be crying either. Julie that was a good read and i hope everything is going good for you on your end.
Thank you! We made it through and you will too. It just gets hard sometimes.
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I remember those days all too well!
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Thanks so much!
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wow…as a non military wife I can't even imagine how that feels…
very powerful
It is one of the hardest things I have done in my life…deployments.
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I've always wondered what it would be like and am going to become your latest follower and keep up with how things go. My thoughts are with you. Came over from Time Travel Tuesdays. (By Word of Mouth Musings)
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Thanks! Will head on over to your blog too
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Its like having a best friend that is in the Army….Who is also deeply in love with me….and I just cant stand the thought of him being away for such a long time…I cried the first week when he got deployed for the first time…I cried when he came home, I cried when I realized that he’ll be gone, and I cant be there for him…