Lord, please help me get through this trial

[Timothy's_Angel]

He's gone...and oh how I miss him. It doesn't feel the same with him gone. I feel as if my other half has abandoned me. I know it's nothing like that, but this feeling...I can't shake it. Just to see his face again, just to kiss him once more, I would give the world. I haven't missed out on ONE day of writing to him, so hopefully he gets my letters soon. Simply sweet, letters from home. I missed the only two phone calls he was able to send. It frustrates me in a way that I feel nobody understands, but I know the Lord knows EXACTLY how I feel. Just sleeping with the stuffed animal he got me for Valentines Day makes me overwhelmed with these emotions I can't seem to get rid of and probably won't for quite some time. He's on my mind constantly, and I will continue to pray for him EVERY chance I get, along with the other Marines that are soo dear to my heart. To all of the families and husbands, wives, boyfriends, girlfriends, out there who have loved ones over seas, everything will be ok, I've got good feelings about this chapter in our lives. I love our military <3

 

[daveleau]

My wife and I have had the same feelings each time we have been split up. At my initial training when my wife couldn't come, I called home each night despite having limited time to get all my duties done. She wrote me every single day. The same thing happened when I went to survival and when I deployed for 4 months.

The best thing to do is to not try to forget. Just keep trying to have contact with him every chance you get and any way you can, whether by writing, email or by phone. Don't be a recluse. Go out with friends and continue to do your normal routine. It is excruciating. The first time we were apart was for 4 months and it started 3 days after our honeymoon (17 days after we got married). Pray for his safety and get involved in church. Being around others will lessen the pain.

God bless,
Dave

 

[USAFdave]

Deployments are rough on my wife as well. She usually goes home to be with family, which is something she couldn't do while she was also in the military. Most squadrons have some sort of a spousal support system that seem to be very helpful.

 

[WarSong]

Even with e-mail or internet...

There is nothing, nothing like coming back to base, exhausted and dirty, and then finding out you have a letter waiting on you. It can change the whole week around.

God bless for being so supportive and faithful to you husband.

 

[LostnFound]

Keep your chin up, babe! We've been there and know your pain. So does the Lord. We hold our heads up with pride, while we cry in our hearts. And, above all, we pray. Today is not forever, and this too shall pass.

Love and Prayers,
Stephanie

 

[Billnew]

My prayers are with you.

The prayers, letters and e-mails are very important to those serving.

To all the spouses left behind. Think of those spouses in previous wars.
No mail for up to 6 months. No Email. Not knowing what is going on in the war.
Radio and limit newsreels sent home from the front.

It will never be easy.

The frustration you feel about his missed calls is probably just as bad or worse for him.
He calls when he can, trying to remember what time it is, back at home and when he could catch you at home.
I didn't serve in war, but I served overseas.

Try to get involved in Base activities. This helps the base and keeps you in touch with others that are dealing with feelings like you are having.

See if your base has a support group. You need to know that the person that comes home will be different. Changed. The adjustment will be stressful too. I hope the military prepares those serving as well as those welcoming them home.

The majority of America is behind our military. We are proud of their service and their sacrifices.