Family In the military?????
By jenskids
@jenskids (99)
United States
April 1, 2007 11:31pm CST
Do any of you have famil in any branch of the military?Where are they at.And how do you deal with them being gone so long?I have a cousin in Iraq,gone almot a year and boy do we miss him?My nefew is in korea and he is going on two years he will be home in june and will leave for Germany in july.
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@faythlyn (94)
• United States
7 Apr 07
My husband is in the army and will be stationed in Korea in July. He is training in Alabama right now. It's been 5 months since we've lived together, although I get to see him every now and again. It just really sucks because he's missed over half of his sons life (He's only 8 months old)
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@jenskids (99)
• United States
9 Apr 07
I wish you all the luck it is hard,my cousin just got in today from Iraq he is on a 2 week R&R my aunt thought it would another week before he got home and he showed up in the middle of easter service at church this morning.I dont think there was a dry in the place I just wish he did'nt have to go back.I hope every thing goes well for you guys and god bless you.
@Married2aMarine (1273)
• United States
11 Apr 07
My husband is a Marine. He just returned from a deployment to Iraq in Feb and he'll be leaving again in Sept. Such is the life! When he's gone, I'm busy taking care of our kid, the house, our pets, etc. I also do volunteer work, participate in local activities and learn new hobbies. In his last deployment, I learnt how to crochet!
@lovesfreedom (1245)
• United States
7 Apr 07
My husband is US Army, he will soon be leaving for his 3rd tour of duty to Iraq since 2003. He will be gone for 18 months. I deal by staying busy, seeking out my support group, and taking pleasure out fo the few phone calls I get from him. I also spend time making care packages for him and other soldiers.
My nephew has been to both Iraq and Afghanistan and is back in one of them now, but we have not been allowed to know just where yet.
My son-n-law is a US Marine serving in Iraq again.
@heres2thescarsUleft (313)
• United States
3 Apr 07
My husband is currently in Iraq, but he will be coming home for leave at the end of April! I can wait...it's been four months since I've seen him and before that he was gone for five months. I'm not sure how much longer he'll have in Iraq after his leave...but hopefully it won't be long!
I pray that your family members are safe while overseas.
@howard96h (11640)
• New York, New York
2 Apr 07
Hi jenskids, I have a sister who has been in the Air Force for 23 years. She has been to Iraq twice and every time she goes it gets me so nervous. She is presently stationed in England. I'll be glad when she gets out for good.
@ciaosamson (541)
• Philippines
2 Apr 07
My father used to be in the military but he retired already. My cousin, a girl, is in Iraq.
@mamasan34 (6518)
• United States
4 Apr 07
My cousin is in the Army and he is in Iraq right now. My fiance is in the Army and he just finished a tour in Afghanistan and is now preparing to go to Iraq. It is difficult to deal with them being gone all of the time. I try to keep busy and think of when they come home. I am going to be starting a blog when my fiance leaves for Iraq. it will help me through this I think as well. Fortunately we are able to ahve more contact with them now than we used to. So, taht is a good thing.
