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My husband left for his 7 month long tour in Iraq. We had to leave at 12:30 am to get him to the base on time, and it turns out his flight was delayed over 12 hours. Go figure. It would have been nice to spend that time with him, but we did get a chance to say our goodbyes. He held me, hugged me, kissed me, and held me some more. We've been married awhile now...7 years in September. We get irritated with each other, we fight, we say things we shouldn't, and we--or at least I have on occasion--wonder if we're really meant to be together forever. Having him leave...well, it just makes me realize how much I truly do love him.
It physically hurts to think about being without him for so long....to think about the things he'll miss, the things we would normally share together, the things that I'll want to call him up and tell him about, but that will have to wait....He really is my best friend. He's the first one I want to share things with, the first one I want to celebrate with, the first one I turn to when I'm upset. He's the only one who loves our children as much as I do, the only one who wants the same things out of life that I do, the only one who loves me as much as I love him. Yeah, there are times that we don't get along very well. But when all is said and done, when everything just goes away, when nothing else matters....it's him I want to be with. God I'm going to miss him.
For now though, we're hanging in there. I know it'll be a roller coaster ride for all of us, but we'll get through it. I'm looking ahead, which is a good thing....at least I'm not swallowed up in my own misery at the moment. I think about what's coming up for me and the kids, and where that will put us in terms of his homecoming. I know it will be a long, difficult 7 months for all of us, but we will get through it. There will be happy times, and I know I'll learn things about myself that I wouldn't have if he didn't have to go. Still.....I wish he didn't have to leave.
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Posted by Zaudie on 2008-08-27 01:29:22 | Rating: | Views: 42
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Dear Zaudie,
LOL.
I apologize for starting off my comment that way, but when you told us of your husbands delayed flight I could only think back to the time I was in service.
One of our favorite gripes about the military was everything was always hurry up and wait.
I do so hope that your husbands time away from you and the kids goes by quickly for all of you.
I was single while I was in service and I always felt for the guys who were married or in a relationship. I saw how most of the guys suffered additionally because they had left someone back at home and that put added pressure upon them.
Once again we are involved in a conflict that we will not ever really win and it's unfair that married guys have to leave their loved ones.
I have always felt that the married guys should have to do all the paper work that's necessary right here at home instead of being made to be put in harms way.
I comend you for sharing the simple truths you have blogged about your love together.
True, good, growing love is always a challenge for everyone, but to have your spouse leave you has got to be one of the hardest things upon a relationship.
I am not a religious man, but I do pray that your husband returns to you safe and sound, and to your children who probably don't understand why he has to go away for a while.
Thanks you for being so honest about how your life is not a princess fairy tale and that all relationships have their good and bad times.
Seeing what you have written shows me that your husband has got a very good wife to come home to and that when he gets back, he has a wonderful person to share life with.
You didn't mention what branch of service was in, but it doesn't really matter becasue all I want to say is; "Sempre Fi".
( I was in the Marines and that is our motto. it means always faithful )
So I say that to you; "Sempre Fi "
Be always faithful and that will bring you all the happiness you deserve.
Love & Peace,
John
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Posted by jwcj
on 2008-08-27 01:55:08
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I can't imagine how much you will miss him.......remember I'm here for you if you need me.
All relationships have their ups and downs, your not alone there. It's so important just to remember how very much we love that one special person in our life. You're right, it won't only be those significant big events when you miss him most, but those little day to day things you share together.
Try to stay strong and look after you and your children. I've missed you my friend and I'm thinking of you. *hugs* xo
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Posted by Kaybee
on 2008-08-27 03:39:39
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The further he go, the closer you get....
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Posted by GnR
on 2008-09-10 02:39:36
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