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So I had this post ready to post yesterday, but got busy and forgot to post it You’ll understand why.
Aug. 31, 2010 – Rob was sworn into the Army (again), and left to begin his training as a “prior service” soldier first going to WTC (Warrior Transition Course), and then to AIT (Advanced . . . → Read More: He’s HOME! The U.S. troops have exited Iraq and crossed into Kuwait. Watch the video if you haven’t seen it. It’s awesome to see that gate close. The next step is HOME! I am so ready for my husband to be home again. Today marks the 219th day since I have seen him, and the closer we get . . . → Read More: All I want for Christmas is my Hubby! This past weekend, Lovebug and I had the chance to attend a Strong Bonds retreat. It was put on by the Army Chaplaincy and was specifically for spouses & children of deployed soldiers. We were blessed with a free stay at the Great Wolf Lodge a couple hours away from Fort Bragg. Our stay included dinner . . . → Read More: Strong Bonds Retreat at Great Wolf Lodge When Hubby was in AIT one of our vehicles had a flat tire, and I tried to change it myself. I failed miserably. When he was at JRTC, Murphy (of Murphy’s Law) tried messing with our truck, but HE failed. I can only chalk that one up to a true miracle. Now that Hubby is deployed, Murphy . . . → Read More: Take THAT, Murphy! I need to just be real today. This past week has been hard for me. Not hard in the grand scheme of life, but harder than before. I miss my husband so much it hurts. From the time we found out about the deployment up until several weeks after he left, I have been fine. I . . . → Read More: Just being real Yesterday, Lovebug and I went to the 4th of July celebration on post. It was one HOT, crazy day! I was able to reserve a spot ahead of time by paying $25 for a 10×10 foot space with a canopy tent already set up for me. SO glad I did – totally worth it! If Hubby . . . → Read More: 4th of July on Fort Bragg It’s been just over 3 weeks now, so how are we doing? I’ll tell you! I hesitate to say it’s going well, because I don’t want anyone to think I don’t miss my hubby. I do. A LOT. At the same time, I’m getting to talk to him almost daily, and I just have to count . . . → Read More: Deployment: Week 3 Lovebug and I are doing a project this year while Hubby is gone. We are going to (attempt to) take a picture of each of us every day just living life so that we can share those with him and help him feel more involved. I missed getting one of me on one day, so expect . . . → Read More: Project Homefront Week 1 51 or so to go! So far so good around here. There haven’t been any meltdowns around here – from me or from Lovebug. I do miss my best friend so much and I wish I could be with him (or he with me, or both of us on an island somewhere), but we are getting . . . → Read More: Deployment Week 1 I can now officially tell you that the deployment has begun. Hubby is safe and sound, but way too far away from me. I miss him so much! Saying goodbye to Daddy… (she didn’t like the flash from the camera…she’s not as upset as she looks)
Daddy praying over Lovebug
Self-portrait in the middle of the night
Lovebug took . . . → Read More: The deployment has begun  |
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