this friday was supposed to be a family day for my dh for not having any dui's in their squadron and of course 2 guys had to go and get one so now the family day is off!!! The worst part is that these 2 dummies were supposed to be sent over to Iraq next week for 3 months so now they are deciding if they should send 2 guys in their place and if so my husband will be one of them, we just moved to England and my children are having a hard enough time adjusting without this, not to mention i haven't learned to drive here, it is so icy out and being on the wrong side of the road and car scares me, geez I hope they don't send him!!! I don't know how i will handle this without him here. I don't know anyone and i am away from home for the first time. i have lived in VA my whole life until now.

By Dana on Monday, February 9, 2004 - 06:41 am:

Errrg! Couldn't you just ring their neck?

I'll say a prayer for you that everything will go smoothly if you DH gets sent. But I will be praying something happens to keep him w/ you most of all. I would feel a bit worried as well, if I were in your shoes.

By Feona on Monday, February 9, 2004 - 07:24 am:

What a mess! Lot of hugs for you.

By Ladypeacek on Monday, February 9, 2004 - 07:58 am:

Thanks everyone!!!! Felt good to have someone to vent to! I try not to vent about these things to my dh, he already feels bad enough.

By Tunnia on Monday, February 9, 2004 - 08:04 am:

I hope everything works out for your family and that your dh doesn't have to go to Iraq right now.

By Marg on Monday, February 9, 2004 - 08:34 am:

(((Kenna))), I hope everything works out also! Praying for you and your family.

By Sue3 on Monday, February 9, 2004 - 08:52 am:

That is terrible ! I hope your Dh does not have to go.

By Bea on Monday, February 9, 2004 - 09:40 am:

Vent away Kenna. I know what it's like. I can remember how scared I was to move to Germany with a toddler. DH was a Company Commander and I never saw him. You'll do fine, no matter how things work out. I'll be praying that your DH will be able to stay with you. But even if he can't, you'll manage. You'll grow more mature, and assured, and stronger than you thought you could. Just keep telling yourself that you can do this. Look to other military wives for support.

By Insaneusmcwife on Monday, February 9, 2004 - 09:41 am:

Hopefully your dh doesn't have to leave. Driving on the other side of the road can be pretty scary at first. Just remember that the center line is on your side not the passengers. We spent 3 years in Okinawa. When we got there our "sponsor" decided his wifes body building contest was more important than picking up (or having someone else pick us up) a family that just flew into a foreign country for the first time. So there we sat at the airport until dh got ahold of his duty. We finally got setteled into our hotel and dh found out that he had a week for me to get my new lisence and learn to drive because he was leaving the island to go back to California!!!!!! for some school. Anyhow, there I was with my 2yo ds alone in a foreign country. Luckily one of the other family's took us in and showed us the island. Do you have a "sponsor"? If not is there a person in his command that is designated to help the familys like a Family Readiness Officer or a Key Volunteer that can help you our until you get settled? Hang in there, the adjustment period is tough but once you get used to it you will probably love it. I hated Okinawa at first and now I wish we never left. Good luck with your new duty station.

By Mommyathome on Monday, February 9, 2004 - 10:43 am:

((((hugs)))) What a pain. I hope you DH gets to stay home this time. Keep your chin up! Vent here anytime

By Cat on Monday, February 9, 2004 - 11:25 am:

It's amazing how stupid people can be, isn't it? Vent anytime. Hugs

By Bellajoe on Monday, February 9, 2004 - 08:02 pm:

That's horrible! I hope your dh can stay with you. Good luck with the driving, that's gotta be hard! I'm sure you will get hte hang of it really soon. I'm sure you'll get adjusted quicker than you think. Vent here anytime, it always feels better after you get it off your chest! We are here to listen!