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This is how I've been feeling today
*jumped on the aqua nails bandwagon*
I found out Joseph is getting deployed in June. He will be gone approx. 4-6 months. I have never been through a deployment, so this will be very hard for me. I know he will be safe, it's not a dangerous place or anything. I am just incredibly sad he will be gone :( I will be a single momma for at least 4 months, that will also be pretty hard. I do not live close to my family which makes it a lot harder. I know I can do it, it's not that. It's just going to be tough. I need to find something to get my mind off of it. I vowed to make at least one thing from Style School this weekend, finish my V-day cards, learn to make a granny square and finish a box. I hope it will keep me busy enough to take my mind off of things.
This was not meant to be a downer post in anyway. Anyone who reads my blogs can see this is the first time I have posted something that isn't happy or upbeat (well besides the post office rant, which is now pretty funny) I just needed to vent a little. Thanks for listening or reading I should say :) I actually feel a bit better just writing this out. I'm hoping to be gone half of the time to see family (if someone will fly up here to drive back with me, *hint hint*) I can't leave the entire time or even half of the time because of housing rules.
Love you guys!
xoxo,
Lindsay
P.S. Encouraging words are greatly appreciated :)
P.S.S. Next post will be a fun one I promise :)
Oh Lindsay I feel for you. Not that my husband was deployed or anything but he worked hours and hours away and I only saw him weekends and that was tough enough. I only had two little ones at the time and it was very hard, my heart goes out to single parents everywhere...it is a tough job! I am sure you will get through it...we are here to help keep you occupied! :)Debbie xxoo
ReplyDeleteHugs, honey! I have a friend who is going through her husband's deployment right now. She's finally at the tail end, but it's been a long year. Four months will fly by in a flash. Besides, you have great friends (albeit internet friends) who will support you!
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i feel ya! my fiance' is in a band and goes on tour for months at a time. that's why i got puppies! lol maybe you can get a puppy? i like to plan a big surprise for when he comes home, like yummy treats and painting a wall a different color haha random stuff. i feel like him being away makes me love him that much more! that whole heart grows fonder thing lol...things will turn out fine, and you can get a lot of crafting done lol!
ReplyDeleteVent away girl. I would be completely sad if My honey was gone for that long too! We'll be here to keep you company :)
ReplyDeleteoh Lindsay hang in there girl if you need anything just call me, text me anything...
ReplyDeleteI am alone alot too my husband works like 80 hours a week on second shift! But at least he does come home!
I am here if you need anything my biggest tip is stay busy!
<3 ya
Carrie
Lindsay, I'm so sorry to hear that! I don't know what it is like but I will be here for you! I know it's not the same as actually being there but you can always talk to me! I hope that time goes by quickly for you! Love you!!
ReplyDeleteOh no girl! If you need me you can call me! I was in your shoes last year and its hard as heck and its not fair. We can have sleepovers (I did it while Ray was gone lol) and it really helped! Plus if you go back home I can watch your house and help you out! Whatever you need let me know, Love you chick you are not going to be alone through this!!!
ReplyDeleteAw, I'm sorry to hear that. I had a boyfriend that went on tour for about 5 months. It's no fun. I will definitely keep you in my thoughts and prayers during this time. Hugs!
ReplyDeleteLindsay, I know you will make it through this. You are so strong! I am at home by myself a lot if you ever want to talk. I am always here. Prayers for you.
ReplyDelete*virtual hug*
ReplyDeleteawww sweetie I am praying for you!! You have so much online love and support that we can get your through ANYTHING!! love you so so much :)
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janel
Aw, Lindsay...I'm sorry. My {future} sister-in-law's husband is in the army, and I can't imagine being seperated from my husband like that. BUT, I'm sure that you will be okay, even though you'll miss him terribly. Prayers are going your way!
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Jacky
im sorry but at least you can do fun love notes!
ReplyDeletethen you can be excited to get mail!!
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b
i know that isnt the most helpful thing to say but its a start:)
i'm so sorry! i know you are a strong person and will totally get through it. you are talented, and have tons of fun crafts to keep you busy. it helps to know that he will be safe.
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Linds I'm so sryy to hear that I know you were already having a bad day today and now this?? You know I'm here for you I might come movoe in with you while he is gone! hehe LOVE YOU!!!
ReplyDeleteAJ
Aww sweetie, I couldn't imagine not having my husband around for 4 months, but you seem like a very strong girl, but if you just need to vent or talk I am just a blog or email away! Remember you have 145 friends that are always here for you!! Love you! Extra HUGS!
ReplyDeletexooxoo~Meg
Oh Lindsay I am so sorry to hear the deployment news. But I think you are going to be just fine. From reading your blog you sound like a very strong women and I think you will be just fine.
ReplyDeleteHang tight, sweetie, and we will all be here for you if you need someone. My sister has gone through it a couple of times with three very small children...it is hard, but you have a family that loves you and will help keep you strong. xoxo
ReplyDeleteLinds, you have so many friends who will keep you busy during this time while Joseph is away keeping our country safe. You are strong and I will get you Dad to come fly up there and drive you guys back home. We will have so much fun!!! Of course your dad will be having you showing off a bunch of your delish recipes...this will be a challenge and it will make you both stronger. I am sure it will be hard on Joe too leaving you, Hay and KayKay. He better get on skype alot!!! huggs from afar but never too far away in love...smooches and huggs.. momma
ReplyDelete*sending lots and lots of happy thoughts your way!*
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We will keep you busy :) and he will be back before you notice :o)
xoxo
I feel for you. My husband is a long distance truck driver and is only home a day and a half per week. I don't like being without him and I could not imagine if he were gone for several months. Anytime you want to chat about it, rant and rave about it, I understand and am available anytime, just email or tweet me!
ReplyDeletei understand your sadness kind of...i took my best friend to MEPS and the airport on Wednesday..she shipped out for basic training. we she was boarding the plane she wouldn't let me go and was crying so hard. it was so sad. hope your week gets better and if you need someone to talk to, email me or something..
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angela
Between my husband, brother and myself, I have 9 deployments under my belt. And once we leave recruiting duty i know i am facing more. I may be far away but if you need anything at all please let me know!
ReplyDeleteHang on girl, time will past by before you know. Hope to see yoy around. Mika (www.mikascrap.typepad.com)
ReplyDeleteaw. :( i'm so sad to hear that. but you'll be okay darling, i know you will! stay busy and try not to think about it too much. *hugs and kisses*
ReplyDeleteI tried to leave this before so if its a duplicate, please just delete it....
ReplyDelete*great BIG hugs* I haven't know you long Lindsay but just wanted to say I know how hard it is to be away from the one you love, especially when you have no family close by... Please know we are here for you whenever you need a friend. *hugs*
Debbie
I just peeked in for the first time, since you mentioned Granny Square.
ReplyDeleteThis, too, shall pass. Keeping yourself busy is a good thing. I was "left behind" too, only as a daughter, not a wife. But, this will pass, you will make it, and have new things and skills to show for it. You and your family are in my prayers.
Ambar in Puerto Rico
Aw, I'm sorry! You'll have to schedule lots of girl time with friends :)
ReplyDeleteLove the blue nails!
And I want to learn to make granny squares tooooo! I'm going to try to find a video to work off, because I couldn't get it quite right with just a tutorial :/ I hope you upload pics when you've got one done!
Oh Lindsay! I know it has to be hard. I can't imagine but you have friends all over the world that will be by yourside. Me included!
ReplyDeleteHugs!!
XOXO
Lindsay, I know it will be hard but you can do it! You have us bloggin' sistas to help you out.
ReplyDeleteHave a happy happy day!
Xoxo
Sarah Ann
Wow! Look at all these comments!!! Soooo many people care about you and love you, sweetie! We're ALL here for you! We'll have so many chats that you won't know what to do! ;) I'm always here for you!!! Sending you great big hugs!!! Love you!!! xoxo
ReplyDeleteIt'll be tough, but you can do it. We military wives are a strong bunch!
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Cat
oh, dear. i'm sorry to hear this. i can tell you are a superstrong LL (leading lady) and you'll get through it.. but it still sucks...
ReplyDeletei'm always here to talk! :)
I was in the army, too. It's so tough on both sides... I used to miss my hubby like crazy whenever I was deployed.
ReplyDeleteThe hardest part is being away from people you love and not being able to do anything about it.. I hope your hubby stays safe and I wish you tons of patience and the ability to get through this sanely. :) I can only imagine how tough it is for you.
Ronit
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