My hubby just left....

Oh wow. I know this has to be hard. I think you are doing the right thing by trying to keep busy. This is a great place to spend some time each day and interact with members. I'll be thinking of you and praying for his safe return. Take care!

i can relate to the situation you have there. my husband is a seafarer and its almost always breaking my heart everytime he leaves. our kids feels the same way, too. its really hard for a father to be away to his family but, its harder on our part since we have to be both the father and mother to our kids while our hubby's away. its like we are single parents here. don't you think so? :)

Mayeb you should get a new hobby. Was there ever a business you wanted to start but didnt have enough time? Its your best chance to try something new, especially to keep yourself busy for the next 15 months

I admire you. Honestly, I see so many topics of wives talking about their husbands leaving for deployment and it just breaks my heart. I dont know how they do it. It just shows how strong you guys really are. And your strong enough to make it through this. I hope you feel better, and I know it hurts now. But as time goes by, you wont get over it, but youll get used to it until hes finally home. Good luck darling, everything will be okay.

That has to be so hard. I can only imagine what you are feeling. I think you are wise to keep busy. Remember you have all of us to here to talk to. We'll keep you busy and talking all day. And, you can keep us updated whenever you hear from your hubby. We're your friends and we care.

i know how it felt to be apart with your hubby...as i have the same situation as yours well technically he's not yet my hubby, he's my boyfriend. we've been apart for 15 months now. The day he left was i guess the loneliest day of my life..i was very sad..i felt like that it was unfair for him to leave me..but i can't let him stay coz i understand why he had to leave (he migrated in the US and had to work there) it's for our future...it's for both of us. i know the waiting is the hardest part, i suggest that you shouldn't count the days till he comes home.. make yourself busy, have hobbies play sports..coz that's what i do i make myself busy and before i know it, 15 months has gone by...Good LucK..

I know this is a hard situation for you, but time will pass by fast and he'll be home before you know it! I know, not what you really want to hear. We will keep him in our prayers! If you need anything let me know!

Well mamasan34, my sister married an army. So , I know how she felt everytime her husband has to leave her for...who knows...can be couple of days, weeks, or months. Anyway, doesn't matter what occupation...but when you left your family for a period of time surely won't be easy for both the one who left behind and one that has to fill their duties. I can just wish you all the best and that your husband will come home soon...

This must be incredibly hard! I can't even begin to imagine. My thoughts and prayers are coming your way.... How are you doing now? Do you get a chance to talk with him daily?

I'm so sorry to hear your husband had to go. I will keep you in my prayers always. This would be so very hard. So very sorry. . .

I am so sorry. My hubby left May 26th for a 6 months deployment. So that's nothing compared to your 15 months. I am almost 3 weeks into it, and still have so many more. When he's gone we are moving into a bigger house, having a baby, and he'll miss our anniversary and 4 birthdays. It depresses me, but thankfully he's been able to call every day and we email a little during the day as well. I am trying to stay busy but the days seem to be dragging sometimes. :( Take care, and PM me here anytime if you want to talk

Hey mamasan...Your fiance is very lucky to have to and all your support for him, You are both a Beautiful couple I saw the picture on your page. I know you said your going to keep busy and thats a very good thing, I know it seems like the time is going slow but as long as you have a positive outlook on things you will be just fine. (I have faith in you) My thoughts and prayers are with every perosn who is deployed and their families!! God bless and know you always have us here on Mylot :)

hi there hope your fine..i haven't experience it already, but i think its sad..especially if you are used to be with him everyday, ..ohhh..thats sad..anyway your right you have to keep your self busy...take care

Bless your heart! I know this is a difficult time for you, no doubt! I see that you are at Bragg...I am from Hope Mills and now live in Fayetteville. My church has a program called Homefires. It's a support group for spouses of deployed soldiers. You do not have to be a church member or attend our church, as a matter of fact most of our Homefires ladies are not from our church. It is a community outreach program I am a part of. We offer free dinner and childcare (at no cost to you, totally FREE) at our monthly meetings. I actually work in the nursery at our church, but am on maternity leave right now. It is a group of both support and friendship to help you while your hubby is away. I just thought I'd tell you about it and see if you might be interested. We have a yahoo group as well that is mainly used for meeting updates and such. If you are interested or would like more info, feel free to contact me! I wish you the very best! Just know, you are not alone and you and your hubby will make it through this. You and your family will be in my prayers.

Oh Sweetie I am so sorry that is a long time for him to be away I hope that he will be able to get home in between that I hope you will be ok Just shout ok I used to married to someone in the Army so i know what it is like Sweetie Big Hugs to you

Im sorry your feeling sad. Its a good idea to stay really busy it does help. Im glad he called you. Thats good new. You take care and hugs to you.

I understand what you are talking about. My husband when he was in the service went to Turkey for 15 months and it was a very hard time for me. I would wear a shirt of his that had his scent on at night when I went to sleep. I wouldn't sleep in our bed because it was to big for just one person in. He couldn't understand why I would not sleep in the bed but on the couch. It is very hard for us spouses to have to stay behind and watch our loved ones go off. I will keep you in my prayers and please let the members here know how things are going.