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beginning of the end

This weekend we headed down to North Carolina to say farewell and see ya later to my younger brother.  I did pretty well.  I actually didn’t cry.  I wanted to.  I desperately wanted to just burst into tears.  Tears of … Continue reading

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deployment # i’ve lost count

Actually, when my brother leaves this month, this will be the fifth deployment I have experienced.  I can’t even tell you how I am feeling.  My brother leaves and seriously, right after, Jeb returns home.  Sadness and then joy.  I … Continue reading

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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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skype

Skype is a wonderful thing.

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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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Changes are surely ahead

Remember when I posted about change being ahead for us? Well, I can finally tell you what that change is. Yup, Jeb  has sworn oath to the National Guard.

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