Sad Farewells...

I think its safe to say that the whole forum will be behind you with this one...

Being with someone in the military is never easy on your relationship, and that says a lot about the type of person you are: a strong one.

The best of luck to your family and your husband's safe return.

Judy,

I am so sorry that he got called out early. Growing up with my Dad in the Navy, I understand how hard it can be when someone has to leave. I was there for my Mom especially when she would have her down days while my Dad was gone. I respect all that any branch of the military does for all of us and I will keep you, your husband, and the rest of your family in my thoughts and prayers. Let your husband know that my family thanks him for his service and that we all really appreciate what they do for us!!

Scooby...thanks! I think they're pretty terrific! :)

Kasi...thank you!

Adri...I don't feel very strong right now, but we'll do what we gotta do. Thank you.

Pamela...I can't even imagine being married to a Navy man. Even during peace time, they're gone so much. Much respect to you and your family as well! Thank you for your kind words!

:salute: Godspeed :salute:

Judy,
I am sorry. I have familty members in the military and retired military. I know how it works. Its hard and its frustrating.

Stay strong and think positive. You have a lot of support here.

Best wishes to him and I hope he comes home safe to you.

A BIG Thank You to him for serving our Country.

Kristy

Wow im sorry. My cousin has been on 2 tours in Iraq and its hard every time he has had to leave. You just gotta stay positive and keep your head up. He will be back with you in no time!

I tip my hat to him, for serving this great country and fighting for us!

Judy,

I know you are so grateful that you had the notice you did have, instead of this deployment being completely out of the blue but those dates are important and I'm so sad he won't be home for them. :( We've spoken privately and you know I'm here for you... anytime. http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x...ss/thheart.gif

I love ya girl. :hug:
Aleesha

I have a tremendous respect for your husband and your family, your sacrifice is allowing the rest of us to be safe, and for that I have to say thank you!

Be strong and know you have the BP.net family behind you for support if you ever need it :grouphug:
Your family will be in my thoughts :hug:

i'm so sorry dean has been called suddenly and unexpectedly. my dad is a forester and when i was growing up he would get calls with 24 hours notice to pack his stuff and head out for 4-6 weeks stints on forest fires that were burning out of control around the country. it was always so stressful and upsetting when those calls came in, i can't even imagine how it would be if that call was to go to another country for months at a time during a time of unrest.

that's the only way i can really try to relate to what you must be going through, but it is so insignificant in comparison. i'm here for you judy, if you need an ear or a shoulder. i pray that god will keep dean safe and you and your family strong until he returns. :hug:

Judy, there really isn't much I can say, that hasn't been said before in this thread. From the times you have chatted with me, I can imagine you're incredibly proud of Dean and what he is doing for this country. Sadly that doesn't take much of the edge off of missing him. Not only will y'all be in each others thoughts and prayers, but here as well. I hope the next seven months go as smooth as possible, and although the months may seem to pass at a mere crawl, just remember that as those dates on the calender pass y'all are that much closer to each other again. You and Dean are most definitely in my thoughts and prayers! :salute: