[mystery-ak]

Thank you....but I'm not as brave as you give me credit for....when Jon told me last week about his deployment I freaked out(as he called it)....I even had an arguement with Mike(hubby) over it.....both told me I was selfish and only thinking of myself...Mike thinks that he knows what it's like to be at home to sit and wait...he has no idea...I think it's harder because we do not know what's going on. Everytime I heard a chopper was shot down, my heart sank...everytime I came home from the store I was afraid to turn the corner not knowing if an Army car would be sitting in front of my house. I dread the tought of going through this again...I know you understand Ohio, the wait seemed unbearable at times.

....but I'll do it all again, this time at least Mike will be here to help me.

[goodnesswins]

Our prayers will be with you and your family!

[mrs tiggywinkle]

It's the whole package though, mystery. :o) You've shared the ups and downs, the brave times and the 'freak outs'. This is what I was able to share and it was well received.

The hubby of another friend is in the Army Nat'l Guard. SAR Medvac. When he was in Afghanistan his wife and 5 boys did everything possible to ensure life was 'normal', whatever 'normal' is when your husband/father is in a war zone. But she shared a certain strength that many women w/o husbands/children in the military don't posess.

God has given you that certain strength...with grace for the 'freak outs' experienced throughout. It is an example. :o)

[ohioWfan]

I know exactly what you mean, mystery. There were times when I screamed and sobbed in anguish........and I did not get one solid night's sleep (without medical help) the whole time.

I'm sure it will make a big difference that Mike will be with you. My husband was a rock. Mike will be too.