Well folks, this week is starting out on an incredibly high note. I just got word that my wife has pushed her mid-tour visit up and will be home by the weekend!
I can’t tell you all how much this means to both myself and for my kids. Life as a military family can be stressful, and those stresses exist here as well as in any other household separated by time, distance and duty. The last 9 months have been difficult to say the least.
But we get her back for three weeks!
Expect a lot of gushing from me on twitter and Facebook, and most likely a slew of posts and pics here that have to do as much with food as they do with just her in general… There may even end up being a few pictures of me thrown in for good measure, since there will be someone else around with a camera for a bit.
My wife is coming home. At least for a little while. Color me ecstatic.
I’m so happy for you and the kids And her of course!!!! I’m sure SHE can’t wait to see all of you. Tell her thank you from all of us! Wow, 9 months. That must be tough. I can’t even imagine. You have something most of us don’t have. Don’t exactly know what it is, but you have it. That’s commendable.
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Happy for all of you. I know you’ll savor every moment.
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Congrats on your reunion, nice family time. Not so important to get stuff done as spending time with her. Plse thank her from my hubz and I for her service, we appreciate it very much.
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Hey, congratulations and I really mean that! And give your wife a squeeze from Meathenge, thank her for all her military doings. And thank you for supporting her for doing something that makes such a huge difference in everyone’s lives. xo, Biggles
Great news! I know you will enjoy your time together as a family.
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Wonderful to know. We are all so happy for you!!!
How wonderful! Congratulations. Enjoy every moment and feel free to gush. :)
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What an awesome treat! Enjoy all the wonderful time you will get to spend together as a family :) Cook her something deeeelicious (since we know that you can!) ;)
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Hiya its me Kristy i lived next door to you at Sheppard I lived with Joe Cooper. Well I was hoping to send you and your wife pictures of little Caleb he turns one on the 23rd, April. I never got to bring him over for ya’ll to see. Hope ya’ll are doing good, hope to hear from ya soon. I miss your great cooking!
Hey Kristy! Email sent! Wow, one already???
To everyone who have posted, hugs were given, lots of love was shared and you all are the very best for giving my husband support during the hard separation. He’s had the tougher of the two jobs and I can’t thank you all, and him, enough.
Seven more months and this too long separation will be over. xoxo
@shari,
I appreciate it and she got the message. She reads all the comments posted here ;) (Isn’t that right, Honey?)
@Eleanor,
It’s been a great 2 1/2 weeks. Unfortunately I have to let her go back tomorrow. time to get back to work now that We’re both re-energized and renewed. She is, after all, the reason I started doing this in the first place.
@Joan Nova,
We savored a lot of moments. Not as much time as we would have liked, but in this life you take what you can get.
@Biggles,
Done and Done Man. thanks for the warm wishes, etc. It’s been great having her here. We’re going to miss her like crazy for the next 6 or 7 months.
@Lydia,
Thank you! :)
@bellini valli,
We’re pretty happy too.
@Jackie,
We have enjoyed, and I’ve managed not to gush *too much* ;)
@Kelly,
Of course I cooked her delicious things, but she returned the favor tenfold. It was a great break and a great time.
@Kristi,
Sorry I didn’t get back to you sooner. Been a bit preoccupied ;) It’s hard to believe that Caleb is almost one! Time flies…. Especially around here. Take care!
@Mrs Honey
Yep. Just seven more months. We’re over half way there. Just let us know when and where we’re going next ;)