Originally Posted By KittyPrincess1206 I just got word that my husband will be deployed for the very first time by the second week of February. He will be gone eight or nine months. If LP could keep this wonderful Marine in your happy thoughts, I would be most greatful. I don't know how I'm going to get through this without him...
Originally Posted By disneylandfan8 You've come to the right place. LP positive vibes do work wonders! You both will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Originally Posted By Marlin Perkins Kitty, We don't know each other, but I will certainly think happy thoughts for your husband and all the men and women who are our country's true heros. And, to the friends and family that they must leave behind, I wish the time and miles between them melts away quickly. Please tell your husband "thank you" for me.
Originally Posted By amazedncal2 Of course KP. We will keep him in our LP safety net of prayers, good thoughts and vibes
Originally Posted By Shiva KP, I'm ex-Army and still remember what it was like when Tinkeroon were newlyweds and we were separated for over a year when I was on a remote tour. If you feel comfortable with the idea, would you e-mail me a mailing addy so that we could send him and occasional card or something? ...and you'll get through this, trust me. Besides, you will *always* have the entire LP family as a support group. {{{KittyPrincess & her DH}}}}
Originally Posted By TXDISNEYNERD Growing up a Navy brat, I understand the sacrifices service men make serving their country and am sending you and your hubby thanks and a big virtual hug. I will keep him in my prayers.
Originally Posted By smedley We are most definitely here for you in the positive thoughts and happy cuddles department, sending you a big virtual cuddle.
Originally Posted By Lady Starlight Many Happy thoughts for your DH for his safe return and for you too KP. OORAH!!! Semper Fi! :-D
Originally Posted By Princessjenn5795 Both you and your husband will be in my thoughts and prayers right along with all of our servicemen and women and their families. I hope that he will remain healthy and safe and return to you soon.
Originally Posted By Sara Tonin Keep busy, the time will go by faster, write letters not just emails...having something you touched is comforting for him. When I was a dependent wife I would send little boxes of snacks he liked and little funny pez dispensers, funny cards and stuff like that, but remember he probably won't have more than a locker (if he's lucky) to keep stuff in, so nothing he would feel obligated to hold onto...but now there's skype and twitter and email so you can keep in closer contact. And remember as sad as you feel when he leaves you will be 10 times as excited and happy when he gets back.
Originally Posted By Lady Starlight <<When I was a dependent wife>> So, what your saying is that you wore /wear depends??? ;-)
Originally Posted By Sara Tonin Look, with this cold there's been lots of sneezing...at both ends...just be happy I'm keeping the coughing all up top!
Originally Posted By Sara Tonin My ex used to make the kids look under chairs for 'California Barking Spiders'...big hairy son's 'o guns that smelled terrible.
Originally Posted By disney pete you got it he will be in our thoughts from the moment he leaves untill the moment he walks through the front door.
Originally Posted By iamsally Have you checked out *Blue Star Families*? When our sons, both Marines, were in Iraq they had support groups and things around the nation. Best wishes and Pixie dust and a big THANK YOU to you and your husband. I am really sorry you are having to go through this. When I would talk to people in the same boat; the one thing we all had in common was we did not sleep. I did a lot of crochet.
Originally Posted By KittyPrincess1206 Shiva, I would love for you to send him things via email! What a great idea! Only, if you would, could you send them to my email? And I would just forward them to my husband. I'm just not sure he would be too happy with me if I gave his email address out to my "weird Disney friends" that's what he calls us! Sara Tonin, I'm a huge fan of handwritten letters, I sent one everyday to him while he was in bootcamp. He's going to be on land. Either Afghanistan or Japan, he's telling me it's Japan. But, then again, he told me that even if it IS Afghanistan, he would still tell me he's going to Japan. I know I can find out, but quite frankly, I'm not sure I really want to know.
Originally Posted By KittyPrincess1206 iamsally, YES! I am definitly doing the support group thing, and I'm going to keep myself as busy as possible. With work, I'm also joining a gym, and I'd like to go back to school.
