husband left for Iraq today

**McD** · 06-07-2007, 12:10 AM

My husband left for Iraq today. He has a couple of months of mobilization training in Mississippi, then he'll be in Iraq. Total time gone--16 months.

Wesley keeps yelling for his daddy and looking around. I think he thinks he's just in the other room. It's breaking my heart.

Any advice?

**jenloveschip2001** · 06-07-2007, 12:24 AM

Bless your heart. I know what you are going through my husband was gone for 11 months right when the war started. Our daughter was then 2 and our son was 11 months when he left. All you can do is try to be strong for the kids and keep them as busy as possible. It took me a couple of months to find my own routine, and sticking with a daily routine seem to make things better. Stay in touch with your frg. It really helped me being around people that were going througt the same thing. I met one of my best friends while our husbands were deployed together. They are both out of the army and work for the same company back home now. Hang in there you will get through this.

**flowergirl** · 06-07-2007, 12:30 AM

my prayers are with you and him must be scary stay strong I hope the time goes by fast

**Radish4ever** · 06-07-2007, 12:58 AM

Oh my goodness, how heartbreaking.

No advice other than maybe making up care packages for daddy (artwork, pictures, etc) and mentioning him often and showing pictures often.... ((HUGS)))

**leezza** · 06-07-2007, 01:33 AM

Well first off I would like to thank you and your family for your service.

"Those who wait also serve"

Take care of yourself and keep in good contact......write lots of letters and have the kids send drawings, send care packages......if you would like me to send him a card or care package please PM me.

Warm regards,
leezza

**fernykins** · 06-07-2007, 01:37 AM

My heart and prays go out to you and your family. I have never had to deal with a spouse going over there just my oldest son. I hope the next 16 months go by really fast for you and he comes home safe
Fern

**wanderlusting** · 06-07-2007, 04:44 AM

First of all,

I agree w/ the other ladies, keep busy. When DH was gone I'd pick up a night part-time job to keep me occupied. B/C you have kids, just keep 'em busy. I bet they'd love to make a care package for dad-that was one of my fave things to do.

**BFitch** · 06-07-2007, 07:00 AM

Blessing to You and your husband. I agree keep busy. I also would like to send care package. Please pm me with info on where to send a care package to Iraq.

**Holly** · 06-07-2007, 07:09 AM

Your all in my Thoughts and Prayers ( that he'll be home safe and sound )
Do a hand print of Wesley and send it to him.

**McD** · 06-07-2007, 07:43 AM

^ I love the handprint idea.

The problem with our FRG is they are completely stupid. I've been in the military, and no how the system works and the things they tells the wives are completely wrong.

And they annoy me. Yesterday at the send-off, they were tryign to hand out all this info, but you had to be checked into get it and had no system of organization. People were waiting in line for 10 minutes to get info (WHEN THERES A MEETING ON SATURDAY ANYWAY) instead of being able to spend time with their husbands.

**JustJoy** · 06-07-2007, 08:21 AM

sweetie You are all in my thoughts & prayers.

**jamie79** · 06-07-2007, 08:41 AM

Sending good thoughts. Keep a routine for the kids, its the best way for them to deal with it. I hate the FRG. Its never run right no matter what post we have been at and I wont join.

**PrairieRose** · 06-07-2007, 08:55 AM

I'll be thinking of you all

I hope that you're able to keep busy to pass the months quickly. Are you living near family?

**bumplett** · 06-07-2007, 08:57 AM

Originally Posted by MrsMcDowell

My husband left for Iraq today. He has a couple of months of mobilization training in Mississippi, then he'll be in Iraq. Total time gone--16 months.

Wesley keeps yelling for his daddy and looking around. I think he thinks he's just in the other room. It's breaking my heart.

Any advice?

My hubby's been gone for what seems like forever ~ Wesley will adapt. We keep a picture of daddy in the bedroom so they can see him before they go to sleep.

I'll be thinking of you - I'm here if you need someone to talk to

**Katybird** · 06-07-2007, 09:03 AM

I don't have any advise but wanted to say thank you to both of you for your sacrifices for our country. You are special people to give of yourselves for our country and others. May God bless and keep each of you and keep your DH safe until he is again beside your's and Wesley's side.