Today has been a rough day. I have posted before about my husband getting ready to deploy to Iraq. Well he left Sunday night. We have been doing o.k. since. I think that the 6 months training prior to this got us ready, but today was different. I woke up sad, my 4 yr old had a hard day. Cried on and off all day because he missed his daddy. He even wet the bed, while he was awake and watching T.V.! Poor thing. Then tonight at dinner, he was saying the blessing and at the end he added... "and please God, don't let my daddy die". I lost it. I had to leave the table (my whole family was there). We never talk about the fact that Daddy could die over there, so I really don't know where he got that from. So anyway, had to share to get this out. I am sure things will get better. Tomorrow is another day.

By Kernkate on Thursday, May 19, 2005 - 10:34 pm:

{{{Joelle and Family}}} It has to be a hard thing, especially on the little ones Hope things will get a bit better for you. Its going to be tough but hang in there. I am sure, not only speaking for myself but everyone here, we are here for you anytime.

By Rayanne on Thursday, May 19, 2005 - 10:52 pm:

Oh hun, I am so sorry. Many {{{{{HUGS}}}}} to you and your family. I promise that it does get easier. I will keep him in my prayers. We are all hear for you whenever.

By Melanie on Thursday, May 19, 2005 - 10:52 pm:

((((HUGS))))

By Trina~moderator on Friday, May 20, 2005 - 06:37 am:

More {{{HUGS}}} and prayers.

By Colette on Friday, May 20, 2005 - 06:49 am:

I hope today is a better day for you. {{{Joelle}}}

By Jann on Friday, May 20, 2005 - 07:03 am:

More {{{HUGS}}} and prayers here too.

By Dawnk777 on Friday, May 20, 2005 - 07:43 am:

{{{HUGS}}}

By Karen~moderator on Friday, May 20, 2005 - 07:46 am:

{{{{{{{HUGS}}}}}} Vent any time you need to.

By Maddysmommy on Friday, May 20, 2005 - 08:07 am:

so sorry to hear that you and your family are going through this, my thoughts and prayers.

By Amecmom on Friday, May 20, 2005 - 08:45 am:

Hugs and prayers and a greatful heart for your family's sacfifice.
Ame

By Jelygu on Friday, May 20, 2005 - 06:29 pm:

(((Hugs))) and prayers to you and your family.

By Jtsmom on Friday, May 20, 2005 - 07:52 pm:

Well, today was not much different. My 4 yr old talked ugly to me the whole day, my 11 month old (well almost 12 month old) cried all day. I think he has another ear infection, but of course his doctor is closed on Fridays and I don't know how to get seen by another doctor with this military insurance. Plus, he isn't running a fever so hopefully it can wait. But like I said tomorrow is another day and I am throwing Luke's first birthday party tomorrow. I can't believe he is almost a year old. Thank you all for listening, and caring.

By Mrsheidi on Friday, May 20, 2005 - 08:23 pm:

Oh, Joelle...honey, I don't know how you do it. I wish I could be there to give you and hand and a hug!!
Take a hot bath tonight after they are in bed and let the "worry forehead" muscles relax too...my heart really goes out to you, girl!!

By Jtsmom on Friday, May 20, 2005 - 10:31 pm:

you guys are great to turn to. I hate that the only time I seem to post on here, its something negative. I really have a great life, great kids, wonderful husband. But you guys are who I think of when I need someone to turn to.

By Palmbchprincess on Friday, May 20, 2005 - 10:51 pm:

Many hugs, darlin'! This is a wonderful place to turn to with both joys and heartaches, we all have our less than wonderful posts. If you ever need to talk, you know where to find us!!

By Ginny~moderator on Saturday, May 21, 2005 - 09:25 pm:

Prayers and lots of hugs. We are, really, here for you.