Originally posted by Dakota's Mommy
Chinadoll, Brian was told to expect that they will be gone between 9 months to a year. We are both really hoping that it's shorter, but we're not holding our breath. I kind of felt the same way about getting him out of here sooner so that he'll be home sooner but it was so much harder after he left than I thought it would be. I thought I could be tough, but I just have those days that I want to break down and do nothing but cry.

Oh Christy...I know exactly what you mean. I dreamed about Joey last night and when I woke up with him not there I just wanted to cry. I too thought I would handle it alright, because you know that them leaving is always a possibility, but the reality is so much more difficult than I imagined. I mean I am alright up to a point...but there are those times when you just miss them so very much.

I don't know how you do it. Other than bootcamp, this is the only other time Joey has been gone. I have much respect for active duty families. Joey is Marine Reserves and a Cop. I don't know what's worse. He's been in the Marines for the last 5 years with one more year left on his contract. I am so hoping that after this he will feel that he has done his duty. His reenlisting is a bone of contention between us. I do not want to raise a child by myself and I just don't want to take the chance that he could be gone for months on end or miss an entire year of our child's life. Although, I do have the utmost respect of military families that do this. Of course, children are a years in the future for us...but still it's a big consideration. *sigh* You're not being selfish. I feel the same way about Joey re-enlisting.

Take Care. ((((HUGS))))