Just Deployed

[TheSerenityPrayer]

My husband is in the Air Force. He just deployed this morning. This is our first deployment and we are both stressed about what can happen. He is doing TCN Duty, which really isn't all that dangerous, but I'm still worried/ stressed over the fact that he will be over in Iraq.

Much of his co-workers have offered to call when I need something military wise, which is one GREAT thing about the Military, they stand behind the families.

I just feel like I'm not going to make it. I know God as my personal Savior and I have asked for his comfort and I believe that He will/has given it to me. I have friends that I love that are standing behind us, I just don't feel up to talking to someone right now.

I feel like crawling up in a hole and staying there until he returns. What will that accomplish though? Nothing. I know that.

I'm sorry. I hope you all understand the struggle this is for me. Pray for me, that is what I need.

Blessings.

 

[Angeldove97]

Aww Sister come here It's alright Sweetie... you have every right to feel upset about your Hubby going over to Iraq. It's very scary. But I know he needs you to be strong through this... I'm sure he'd be heartbroken if he saw how upset you were. He needs you to be strong because it'll encourage him as well.

There are many military here in this forum so I'm sure you'll find comfort. And I'll remember to say a prayer for you and for your Sweetheart. Pray your little heart out and find comfort in knowing that God is watching out for your Dearest Love.



Keep us updated on how you and your Husband are doing.

 

[Kasia]

Oh sweetie, don't worry, you'll make it. You don't really have any other choice, huh? I have faith in you, and it'll make you so much stronger. I know everyone says it, but keep yourself busy, it helps a lot. One thing that also really helped me when my ex (a Marine) was deployed to Iraq was I'd write him letters everyday. It would feel like I'm still communicating with him (albeit without the response). Different people handle it in different ways. Some people find refuge talking and spilling their guts about it to friends, others make it through my keeping it to themselves. No matter what way you choose to handle it, you'll do fine. And your husband and you are in my prayers. If you ever need to cry, then just cry, but be sure that you don't cry because you feel like if you don't then it means he doesn't care. Like I said, people handle it in different ways. At first I thought I was a little weird because the only times I cried when my ex was deployed were the night he left and then one day when he called and said that his convoy had a "close call", but then I realized that NOT crying was the way that I was handling it.

It's strange how you should mention that your hubby just left today, cause I really do feel for you, but one of my really close friends (also a Marine) JUST got back from a YEAR in Iraq last night, so I'm really happy about that.

Anyways, I know it may seem like the time is snailing by and it couldn't go any slower, but I promise you that when he's back it'll almost seem like he just left.

Keep your head up, if you need anything we're here for you, and like angeldove said, keep us updated!

 

[Rut]

I know little how you feel.I`m a military daughter and when I was a kid my father was devployed in Israel and Cyprus.

I think you can make it Trust on God and he helps you and your husband Proverbs 18:10

You can always pm me if you want to If you want to talk to someone now that`s ok too

I shall think and pray for you and your husband

 

[Entertaining_Angels]

I'll be praying for you.

 

[Firehotchickadee234]

I'm sorry. I sorta know how you feel, when I was 2 my dad left for Korea and didn't come back for good untilI was 5... He was also in the AirForce.

You are definately in my prayers!

 

[BoazB]

I'll pray for you. Remember this that things are not worth worrying about. "Worry is like a rocking chair - it gives you something to do, but it doesn't get you anywhere"

I remember I was posted to a garrison town, probably similar to where your husband is going. Our only casualty from my specific unit was a guy who went on pass and in his own home town was knocked down by a car.

Quite often with all the security and weaponary and training, guys are safer in their place of deployment then they are at home.

I can't say you will get used to it, but try and take as many of the stress factors out of it. O, and make sure you have hobbies and interests for yourself that will help cut down on the "pining".

 

[Kasia]

O, and make sure you have hobbies and interests for yourself that will help cut down on the "pining".

The man speaks wisdom I took up knitting, cooking (as in really elaborate cooking, like gourmet things), and gardening (I grew my own herb for the cooking lol). It's fun, and then when your man gets back you can amaze him with your newfound cooking skills

 

[TheSerenityPrayer]

Thanks for making me laugh. There are a lot of great words of advice in this thread. I thank each of you for your words of love and encouragement.

I'm doing real good as of late. My emotions aren't in the toilet anymore. My hubby is doing better. Finally. I was real worried about him as far as depression goes. He's handling the deployed enviroment real well, it's just the being away from me/ his family that is taking the toll on him. I miss him dearly, everyday. I know all I can do for him is pray, pray pray.

Thank you for the loving encouragement and wisdom. ((hugs)) to all!

 

[Entertaining_Angels]

(((hugs)))

 

[BluGeneLady]

Well I am an army wife, and my husband has been deployed since October of 2006

 

[Entertaining_Angels]

Well I am an army wife, and my husband has been deployed since October of 2006

How are you holding up? I know how difficult it can be. (((hugs))) to you and if you ever need to talk to somebody who understands, please feel free to message me. I am so ready for this deployment to be over. I'm done.

 

[TheSerenityPrayer]

How are you holding up? I know how difficult it can be. (((hugs))) to you and if you ever need to talk to somebody who understands, please feel free to message me. I am so ready for this deployment to be over. I'm done.

I'm so sorry to hear that he has been gone that long. I know that has to be hard. How much longer do you have? for you dear sister.

 

[Isaiah 53]

I am in the Air Force, I work Security Forces. I have been in for 12 years and have deployed to various places in the middle east. The TCN duty is boring, hot and tedious, but he should be just fine. Where exactly did he go?

I am set to deploy this fall, it is hard on my wife (we have four kids); so I can empathize. My prayers are with you.

PAX CHRISTI

 

[Entertaining_Angels]

I'm so sorry to hear that he has been gone that long. I know that has to be hard. How much longer do you have? for you dear sister.

Hopefully, prayerfully not much longer. When the screen comes down off my CF character (she's on strike ) then people here will know he's home. Thank you for the hugs...it's been a very long 13 months so far.

 

[Jerrysch]

My husband is in the Air Force. He just deployed this morning. This is our first deployment and we are both stressed about what can happen. He is doing TCN Duty, which really isn't all that dangerous, but I'm still worried/ stressed over the fact that he will be over in Iraq.

Much of his co-workers have offered to call when I need something military wise, which is one GREAT thing about the Military, they stand behind the families.

I just feel like I'm not going to make it. I know God as my personal Savior and I have asked for his comfort and I believe that He will/has given it to me. I have friends that I love that are standing behind us, I just don't feel up to talking to someone right now.

I feel like crawling up in a hole and staying there until he returns. What will that accomplish though? Nothing. I know that.

I'm sorry. I hope you all understand the struggle this is for me. Pray for me, that is what I need.

Blessings.

It was a few years ago that my neighbor accross the street was deployed to Iraq, he too is a believer in Jesus Christ as his personal savior, we talked at great length about his deployment and I spoke to him of another great warrior who fought in a different war by the name of Thomas Jonathan Jackson, commonly remembered by his troops as Stonewall Jackson, it was indeed one of the worst wars in American history, but I reminded him of Gen. Jackson's faith and his words, so many many years ago: ""My religious belief teaches me to feel as safe in battle as in bed. God has fixed the time of my death." Your husband, God bless him, is as safe in Iraq as he is at home with you because he is in the hand of the Living God. Not one single thing can undo what God has instore for him today. Let this be your comfort, let it sink in deep into your soul and look to our great God for strength in this time of trouble, He will never let you down.

 

[TheSerenityPrayer]

It was a few years ago that my neighbor accross the street was deployed to Iraq, he too is a believer in Jesus Christ as his personal savior, we talked at great length about his deployment and I spoke to him of another great warrior who fought in a different war by the name of Thomas Jonathan Jackson, commonly remembered by his troops as Stonewall Jackson, it was indeed one of the worst wars in American history, but I reminded him of Gen. Jackson's faith and his words, so many many years ago: ""My religious belief teaches me to feel as safe in battle as in bed. God has fixed the time of my death." Your husband, God bless him, is as safe in Iraq as he is at home with you because he is in the hand of the Living God. Not one single thing can undo what God has instore for him today. Let this be your comfort, let it sink in deep into your soul and look to our great God for strength in this time of trouble, He will never let you down.

Thank you dear brother for the words of encouragement. I know he is in God's hands. I can HAVE to rely on this strength from God to help me get through this. Thanks once again!

 

[TheSerenityPrayer]

Hopefully, prayerfully not much longer. When the screen comes down off my CF character (she's on strike ) then people here will know he's home. Thank you for the hugs...it's been a very long 13 months so far.

I know it has to be hard on you. Him being away that long. PM me and we'll talk if you need someone to talk to or a shoulder to cry on. I have quite a few shoulders for me to cry on. Just remember that he is in God's hands, rely on God's strength to get you through this.

 

[PrYou]

My fiance is also in the military and he will be leaving in July..I know seems quite a ways away but really its not. The ship he is on is already starting to get ready for leaving by him being on the ship basically the whole time up until he leaves...mind you he just got back from being on a cruise in November...
We are going through rough times considering I have depression and really dont want him to leave...he feels the same. Arguments and fights over petty things seem to be what keeps going on between us. This is not helping matters at all. To make things worse we keep running into problems with our living situation...landlord is not very reliable...we need prayers...to keep us together and to keep him safe when he leaves. Also that he does not worry about me...he seems to do that a lot. Please keep us in your prayers...

 

[TheSerenityPrayer]

Hopefully, prayerfully not much longer. When the screen comes down off my CF character (she's on strike ) then people here will know he's home. Thank you for the hugs...it's been a very long 13 months so far.

Your screen's down . . . is your hubby home eyt?