Quote From: kimmyannWell it's been a few days since I've been here and it's really nice to see some new members. I feel for the wife who's husband just left with all my heart. My "bag o' agony" has been trying to get a flight to Kuwait from Iraq for 3 days with no luck. He is confirmed on a flight tomorrow and should be home by Monday. It is so easy to idealize homecomings and I put such a high expectation on them and am usually a little disappointed so this time I'm going to remember that the guy has been traveling for 36 hours and will have his days and nights turned around.
A special note to the lady who's husband just left: Your life will get into a rhythm and you will come out of this a much stronger wife, mother, and woman! Please take advantage of all the support systems the military offers you. My husband is a civilian and I feel so alone sometimes. What surprises me is the rage I have been feeling lately. Mad isn't any better than sad though unfortunately.
Much Love to all,
Kim
Hi Kim,
I hope everything goes smoothly for your husband as he makes his way back home. I have a lot of respect for the contractors that are working over there, I know that they're in just as much danger and work just as hard as our soldiers do.
I hope his homecoming is joyful and I'm sure once you guys get use to being back together again, everything will be just fine. I think most couples experience a few bumps when they get back together, it's just human nature.
I remember once when I came to pick up David after he'd been deployed for 7 months. I was standing by the car expecting him to run up and hug me, so imagine my shock when the 1st thing he did was walk past me, so he could look over the car to make sure there wasn't any damage done to it while he was away! Men!!!! LOL
Check back soon and let us know how everything's going!
-J.
