So db's internet is FINALLY back up and, oh my gosh, it was just wonderful to talk to him. He called me dear and darling and said all kinds of really sweet and sappy things. And then he said that he was considering staying on for another tour.

:wow

Uh...

Well, let's see. I don't think I had an answer quite crafted for that just yet. (Hey, I'm in PR; it's what we do)

So, I took a deep breath and typed that I love him - here or there.

I mean that, of course, but part of me wanted to scream at the computer - "WHAT DO YOU MEAN YOU WANT TO STAY??!? I want you to come home!" :vent

He says he has a few more weeks to make his decision. *gulp*

I will not pester him to come home.
I will not pester him to come home.
I will not pester him to come home.

It is his career. :dunno

At the end of the day, I will wait for him. Even if it means another year. :oogle

wow....another year??

i just have a question out of pure curiosity why ?? im not trying to be cocky or anything im just curious...but you are a strong woman!!! wow, i don't know if i would have been able to say that...he is one lucky man to have you!

WOW! :puzz

That is so wonderful of you to reassure your support for him. I know i would be in the same boat but i think i would have all gray hairs on my head when he got home!! :giggle

GOOD LUCK!!:hugehug

i must say, thumbs up to you for being supportive and not begging him to come home! you are right, it is his career. i hope things work out tho :) i know i'd want my man home :teehee

he is SO lucky to have someone like you - you are one strong woman to say that! haha, I don't know what my reaction would have been..

ooohhh goodness...I wouldnt be able to handle that at all In fact I think I would scream at the computer lol
Good luck with it all

:confuzzle yea i don't get his thinking, but then again i don't think ANY of us understand their thought process. They are in a totally different mindset then those waiting back home.

all i can say is try to let it pass for now because he may change his mind. Something might make him question the decision. and like u said, he has some time to ponder

:hugs keep us posted

:confuzzle yea i don't get his thinking, but then again i don't think ANY of us understand their thought process. They are in a totally different mindset then those waiting back home.

all i can say is try to let it pass for now because he may change his mind. Something might make him question the decision. and like u said, he has some time to ponder

:hugs keep us posted

I think he's made a lot of friends. He calls the soldiers under him his "kids."

The great thing about the internet is that I can take a deep breath, pick my heart up off the floor and put on a brave face before I answer him.

I'm not going to worry about it. My pastor says that worry is a lack of faith in God's provision. Since God has always more than provided what we need, I choose to believe that God will bring my soldier home because God knows that I need him.

He's going to stay or he's going to come home. It's really as simple as that. I'm not going to stop loving him so it's only natural that I'd wait for him. I'm really looking forward to seeing him and....everything else. ;) I guess we'll just have to wait and see.


Believe me, though, I'm no saint. If he decides to stay, I'm sure I'll have a nervous breakdown at first.

I'll keep you updated!

wow, i dont think i could have put on that brave face so easily...your very strong..and he is really lucky to have you

I know how you feel on that. My DB stayed for 2 tours in Iraq after going to Afghanistan. I also supported him in his decision despite the fact that I wanted him to come home. Its been hard but I've stayed by him the whole way. The military is his career and was there before I was. I wasn't going to ask him to choose between the two. Im glad that you are being strong in supporting him.

it's one thing to not pester him but i'd definitely tell him that if it were up to you, he'd be home.


it's a career yes...but you are family.

family is the most important thing, and i don't understand putting a career in front of your family.

I give you major props for supporting him though.

if it were me, I would have told DH that i wish he would come home, but if he decides to stay i would be there for him too.

:wowsers, :sadeyes, :wowsers

another year

your a saint sister. a true saint.

wow, stronger than i could be...