This thought has just started to sink in....  he is going to leave... he is going to be gone... for a LONG time.

 I can't even begin to tell you how scared I am... how sad I am... There is so much that I am thinking about right now... but most of all, I am thinking about him and how he must feel, I think that there may be some doubt in his mind that I will not be faithful to him while he is gone, and I dont really know how to really prove to him that I am going to be waiting here for HIM the whole time he is gone. I could never do that to him, never... I dont even think of anyone but him! I just don't think he knows how much I really love him.

 But at the same time, I really don't want to show him how scared I am... I want him to know that I can take care of everything, I don't want him to have to worry about us so much on top of everything else he is going to be doing. I don't know what to do... I don't know how to act about it.... I don't know what to say...  I'm just lost.

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JBS9193
Apr. 24, 2008 at 3:20 PM Is he getting deployed?

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Apr. 24, 2008 at 3:22 PM yea, he is army.

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JBS9193
Apr. 24, 2008 at 4:33 PM

I've never been in your situation, but my best advice would be to let him know you'll be strong, but also show him that you're scared and sad. It's ok to show your vulnerable side...it will show him you care. And be honest...tell him how deeply you love him, care for him,  honor, and support him and that you will give him no reason to doubt you while he is away. Keep thinking positive....I always say there's a strong woman behind every good man! Hugs to you and yours! Message me anytime to vent!

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blond...
Apr. 24, 2008 at 6:57 PM Im going through a similiar thing with my fiance hes in the marines. So if you ever need to talk I am here for ya but I tried to be strong and not show my vulnerable side and he told me that even though seeing me sad or scared makes him more sad he would rather see that just to know that he will be missed. It takes strong women and they need us to be strong but they also like our soft sides. Hope this helps and again if you need to talk Im here.

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rebec...
Apr. 28, 2008 at 6:55 PM

hey jessica, its me, rebeccah. im always here if you need a friend. i know exactly what youare going through. my husband has already deployed 2 times and he is going on his 3rd deployment now. we need to stick 2gether and be strong for our men and children. so dont hesitate tocall me just to talk, k. thats what friends are for right!!!

rebeccah garza

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islan...
Jul. 9, 2008 at 3:27 PM AWWWWWW MY HEART BREAKS FOR YOU I WILL KEEP YOUR HUSBAND IN MY PRAYERS,,AS HE SERVES OUR COUNTRY TO MAKE IT SAFE FOR HIS CHILDREN AND ALL OF THE REST OF THE WORLD~~~~~~HUGS BARB~~~~~~~

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renat...
Aug. 22, 2008 at 2:12 AM

hallo from Germany hope you're sweetheart is save. I ´d like to tell you how proud you can be. you're love makes the world a little bit safer for all of us thank you soo much for that..my husband is in the german airforce ...! 

god bless you, your children,family ,friends and america

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armyw...
Aug. 26, 2008 at 3:04 PM

Hello from Ft. Riley Kansas, be strong and let him know how much you love him and will miss him.  Just tell him no matter what happens your in this for the long haul and you'll be right there waiting for him when he returnes.  While he is gone write him every week (they love mail). I use to start a letter on monday and mail it on saturday i would just add to it everyday and treat it like a journal of what you did and what stupid little things the twins are doing.  Hang in there he's scared i know you are to but it's only a year deployment now so it will go by fast.  When my hubby left he went straight out of boot camp so he was gone for a total of 19 months it sucked.  But we had been married for 11 years prior so our foundation was all ready there.  Be strong for him and try to let him know how important it is you to TALK before he leaves.  He might be having doubts i know when some guys came home with my husband they had NO money their wifes or girlfriends spent it all.  They make alot of money while gone so be smart and you can save tons. If you have any questions don't be afraid to ask.  I also have a daughter in the army who is leaving in October for the sand box.  stop by  Debbie

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