Can I just let you know, I hate when deployments are brought up. But it is a fact of life with us. Atleast this time around, JT should only be gone for 12 months instead of 15. We were really hoping that moving here and being in a new unit, he would not deploy. Let me clarify, we do not have a deployment date and even if we did, I couldn't say on here because of security reason, but we have been told it will happen. Sooner than I would want. Ideally, I wouldn't want him to deploy at all, but this is part of his job and we don't have a choice.
Since we know it is coming, we are making plans. Of course those plans are not set in stone, but we want to have an idea of how we are going to go on without JT. Will we go home, or stay in Alaska? What about school for Ella? We talk about things like that. This time around we don't talk about the "bad stuff", like what happens if something bad happens...you get my drift. We have already talked about that the last deployment. We do have to talk about things that most couples don't think about so soon.
I am not scared about our relationship during the deployment. JT and I have settle into each other very well. We know each other. We don't push each other's buttons. We know that the time we have together is precious, why waste it fighting? I can say, he is my best friend and I am very glad that I have him. We survived our last deployment and we will this time and all the other times.
While the anticipation of the deployment talk is the hardest, because we don't know exactly when it will happen, but just know it is going to happen, we enjoy every minute we have together making memories to carry us through.
3 comments:
You're a stronger woman that I can even imagine! I will do my best to remember you guys in my prayers often, and be thankful for the sacrifices families such as you guys make for my own freedom! Thank you. Thank you for all you do as a military service man's wife and an awesome mother of his children. Thank you to JT for being the man that he is and dedicated his profession to serve our country. Thank you. Keep us (blog readers) in the loop the best you can so we can accurately pray for you.
We have to talk! I will try to call you this weekend. I may have options to come help you in Alaska if Jason is deployed. Not only would it help you, but it would be fun for me! :)
I always get a lump in my throat when there is talk of deployment. I know you do too. However, I know Jason is serving his God and his Country and for that I am so proud and thankful. The military isn't just Jason's career it is also the family's. I am so thankful you two have the relationship to survive the separations. You know we are always there for you. Love all of you!
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