Deployment, a wifes journey: He is flying out today

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Well this is all pretty exciting for me. I am new to the "blogosphere" but thought I would document my journey through another deployment.
This is the fifth deployment for my husband, and each one is different and difficult in its own way.
There are many men and women out there just like me; spouses, fathers, mothers, sisters brothers, and children. So many of us that put our lives in a bit of a holding period waiting for our loved ones to come home.
For most of us, we know the sacrifice our soldiers pay, as well as the sacrifice each of us pays while they are gone!
For better or for worse, we keep the home fires burning.

Thursday, February 25, 2010

He is flying out today

Well today was the day, Doug is at the Army airfield ready to board a plane for his deployment. As always it will take several days for him to get to his final destination and for us to settle into a routine without him here.

You would think it would get easier each time, it gets harder. Today was a rough day - but I would not have it any other way. Some spouses do not go, becuase it is too hard, too sad. The reality is - it is hard and sad and all those emotions that go with the absence of someone you love. But I would rather be sad and see him for a few more hours than sit at home knowing he was so close and to not be near him.

We will both survive this one, just like we did the others. We focus on the positive and pray for a quick and safe return.

I love you Douglas - I will miss you everyday. Hurry home