I haven't been on in several days because DB was able to come home for Thanksgiving. At first it was almost awkward but when we got to spend time just the two of us it was wonderful. It made me remember why it is I love him so much and how amazing he truely is. I am typing this however about 15 minutes after he's left and I won't be seeing him (barring his R and R) for 10 more months at least. I know I should be so grateful for the opportunity to spend time with him again and I am soooooo incredibly, however it's like losing him all over again. I said my goodbyes to him 2 months ago for a year and that hurt more than anything ever has. This time I tried my hardest to keep it in and didn;t even cry until I'm writing this right now. I don;t know how to deal with all this and I feel like my heart is completely shattered. I just missed him so much before but now I miss him and am terrified for him and him coming home safely to me. I just feel like crawling in bed and not coming out until September.... :sigh

hey if you did it once then you can do it again!!!!! You are stronger than you think...and i know you are so sad about saying goodbye...but i've noticed it takes me about 2 days to get over the goodbye, then im good...you'll be ok...you've got us...your internet friends!!:hugehug

wow i'm in the same EXACT situation!! he got time off this weekend after not seeing him for 2 months, now he's gone again. DB is army also!

yea it sucks right now. Its a weird feeling of being so grateful to spend time with him and touch him...and feel so sad that you have to say goodbye AGAIN! As hard as the emotional roller-coaster is, i will take as much time as i can get...even if it means saying goodbye.

:hugs I totally get where you are coming from...and i have to believe we are lucky. Look around...some ladies/families are dealing with not seeing their SO for 13 months, 15 months, 18 months!!! They would LOVE the chance to just hug their love one, even for a day. Their strength is amazing.

so please try to stay positive and keep the memories alive. You will make it through this and he will come home safe to you soon!! :) :hugs

I'm on day 4 without talking to DH and I'm just feel like time has stopped. I haven't went this long in forever.

I'm soo sorry. I would give anything to have a fast forward button, so I can just skip ahead to when he comes back.
:hugs :hang

:hugehug :hang Time will pass. It won't always be as hard as today.

You will be ok! Hang in there! I know I dread saying goodbye to DH again when he is home on leave time.

I cant wait for september either, that means its been a year since he left and he can come home soon

Thanks so much for the kind words ladies. I'm trying to be positive and keep a good mindset about the whole thing. I do feel thankful for the time and I don't want to sound ungrateful for the time I had with him because it was so wonderful. I'm working on keeping my attitude as positive as possible and going one day at a time. And staying close with all of you during this deployment! :grouphug