Category Archives: deployment
no comparison
About once a month, I get a call from one of the Soldier’s spouses who has volunteered to be the person to check in on us other spouses and give us updates when needed. Usually, they call, they introduce themselves … Continue reading
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symptoms of deployment
You may be suffering from deployment if you display any of the following symptoms: obsessively checking your email obsessively checking facebook for any sign that your significant other has been online taking your phone to the bathroom with you freaking … Continue reading
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waiting game
The waiting game has begun. I was lucky enough to have a phone call on Monday and Tuesday from Jeb, however, they were very short, maybe only five minutes. It was still good to hear his voice. But, he hasn’t … Continue reading
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staying positive, staying busy
While Jeb is off doing Army things, I have big plans to stay busy. I have enrolled in three online classes for the summer semester. Holy. Crap. I seriously have something to do every night. But that is okay. Keeping … Continue reading
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day off
on repeat I am on my way to get an active duty dependent I.D. I feel like I am going to puke.
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number four
I feel like my life is about to drastically change. I have been through three deployments in my adult life so far. Two with Jeb. One with my brother. Each one was different. This one will be different too. They … Continue reading
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he is home
My little brother is officially home. We left for Camp Lejeune on Tuesday at 4 pm and arrived around 9. We all crammed into one hotel room. Poor Jeb ended up on the floor. Lauren and I didn’t sleep at … Continue reading
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so happy
My brother’s return to the states is slowly creeping closer. Every day I grow more and more excited. Nothing will ruin my happiness the next few days. Nothing will break me down. Nothing will take away my pride. I am … Continue reading
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crazy talk
I am starting to dwell on the fact that Jeb will be leaving in about five months. I am no fun when I do this. I break down at random times and usually become quite grumpy…especially towards Jeb. I am … Continue reading
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