We (and by "we," I mean "I") haven't posted lately because there just isn't much going on. We are currently living in anticipation of Jason's next "thing." The last month or so he has been in and out of the field, back and forth to Fort Polk (soon to be headed back again) and all the while we are awaiting a final decision on his upcoming deployment.
Where is he going and when, you ask? Excellent question. The plan has changed too many times to count. I was talking to Shanon the other day and said that I wish I didn't know he was deploying. All of you military wives will understand when I say this, but I am tired of "anticipating" something that may not even come until the end of summer. I constantly feel like we're on borrowed time. We aren't able to make plans for block leave (military speak for "vacation") because we don't know when or if they'll even get it. There is definately something to be said for a short notice deployment.
I'm hiding under my desk as I type because I know those of you with deployed spouses want to throw a tomato at me for whining about how tough it must be to have my husband here. I love that he's here, I just need to find a way to make it feel like he's here. This "one foot in the door, one foot out" thing is getting old! Any advice?
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2 comments:
I know....you know i am just going to tell you to suck it up...but I do understand the whole if they are home they should be "home". I hope the deployment comes later rather than sooner and that you gets lots of family time this summer.
Lisa, when Bill was still on his first deployment we knew he would be home only 4 months before his second deployment. So, yup...I get it. I will tell you this...denial works wonders until it's actually time to go. I denied so much and for so long that we did enjoy our time (+), but when they delayed his flight and I realized coming back from dinner one night that he was supposed to leave that day. It was a breath stealing moment. Compartmentalize, but give yourself time to be ready. Hang in there girl.
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