Gearing Up!

Well, we have been busy here prepping the house for the deployment. Last weekend, we cleaned out 3 1/2 years worth of crap from the garage, had lots to throw out and little to repack into bins. This weekends project is to finish the cabinets & countertops in the kitchen, then the walls this coming week. Hopefully in 2 weeks, I will have a completed kitchen. This has been a project that has been slow going because of all the obstacles we hit. At first, we thought it was going to be a simple remodeling project. Then we found basically a whole wall that was water damaged, which had to wait for warm weather to tear the wall out and replace it. That is just one instance of the obstacles not to mention that with all the extra unexpected isues, money then became a major obstacle. I cant wait for it to be finished.

We are on our last 6 weeks with the husband home and I know these next 6 weeks are going to fly by and when we are in the homestretch with only 6 weeks left till hes home, those 6 weeks will take forever to get through. Right now, we are concentrating on getting the house done and spending as much quality time as a family.

Since hubby isnt deploying with his unit, I contacted the State Family Readiness Assistant to find out about the FRG. It turns out he was in the process of contacting the commander of the unit that hubby is going with and also asked if I would like to be a core member. I told him I would LOVE to. I need something to keep me busy and occupied while hes deployed.

Been Awhile.....UPDATE

Well, we got official word, he is leaving mid-September. But of course, anyone who has any clue about the military knows that can change in a New York minute. I am filled with emotions about this deployment. This will be the first Army deployment we are facing, we did several with the Navy. I would say I prefer him on a ship as opposed to ground forces. However, I have no choice in this. Im scared, scared as all hell. I dont want to raise my kids by myself for 11 months, I dont want to deal with holidays without him, the kids bdays without him, our 18th anniversary without him, Fathers day, Mothers Day, his bday, my bday all without him. =*( PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE pray he comes home safe to us next August. I wish I could just sleep until then. The first 4 months wont be bad as he will be training, but the months that hes in Afghanistan will be pure torture. Also please pray that we can deal with day to day life without him here. I worry about the small things, a leaky roof, leaky pipe, dead battery, flat tire. Yes, I am one of those helpless wives who depend way too much on their husband. Thats what 17 years of marriage does for you.

Nothing new to report....

Things are pretty much quiet here. Still no official word on when hubby will be leaving, just know its Mid September. I watched the news the other day and 8 members of the RI Air NG came home from a year long deployment. My eyes filled as I watched those families impatiently waiting for their loved one to arrive. How I was wishing it was me, with the deployment behind me and looking for that C-130 to come into view, knowing it was carrying my soldier home to us. We will get through this, Im more worried about my husband coming home safe. The thought of loosing him terrifies me. And Im not sure what it is, if its just my paranoia or a premonition but I see Army Officers coming to knock on my door. NEVER GOOD NEWS when that happens. Again, please keep him in your prayers for a safe return to us.

I started blogging and some news

I have entered the land of blogging. As most of you know, we are facing a deployment to Afghanistan in September. I am terrified, scared, weepy and confused. But along with all of that, I am also proud! Proud my husband wants to serve his country! Please keep us all in your thoughts and prayers that we make it through this, but most of all, that my husband and my childrens father comes home safe to us in August of 2009! Till next time............



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