tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910185897876102936.post2195244494795393826..comments2024-03-29T01:17:26.758-06:00Comments on Airing My Laundry, One Post At A Time...: There He Goes AgainAiringMyLaundryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11051140760624657630noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910185897876102936.post-34724576658928338242012-10-17T17:49:18.077-06:002012-10-17T17:49:18.077-06:00You're right. You think Tom would be REWARDED ...You're right. You think Tom would be REWARDED when he gets promoted. Well, I hope this all works out for you guys.Pathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17756564685282866773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910185897876102936.post-12182383599650710052012-10-17T13:38:21.830-06:002012-10-17T13:38:21.830-06:00It's weird how the promotions work like that.
...It's weird how the promotions work like that.<br /><br />You can do it! I'll be thinking about you.<br />Stephhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09336034641300754484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910185897876102936.post-16487419020875494862012-10-16T06:43:24.546-06:002012-10-16T06:43:24.546-06:00Career military...I have such awe for the wives an...Career military...I have such awe for the wives and families. Irishman was in the airforce and I'm thankful he didn't resign when his duty was up. I know I wouldn't handle that life well at all. He still plays with airplanes for the government though :)Duckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06195603673076986036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910185897876102936.post-34018169793085637212012-10-16T06:18:47.834-06:002012-10-16T06:18:47.834-06:00So many times we all focus on our military and lif...So many times we all focus on our military and lift them up as heroes. But we should also remember the silent family at home that no one sees. YOU are also a hero. I can't imagine how hard it would be for a spouse to leave for long periods of time.Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05324506166406888086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910185897876102936.post-18235166377489817522012-10-15T16:27:29.213-06:002012-10-15T16:27:29.213-06:00Wow, the rules really ARE nutty-- sounds backwards...Wow, the rules really ARE nutty-- sounds backwards, but let's hope there's a good reason for all this. You're a good wife and a good person to support him like this. Good job, Momma!Leah Rubinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13748324754530747231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910185897876102936.post-55562316196026795322012-10-15T14:50:04.378-06:002012-10-15T14:50:04.378-06:00Aw, sorry to hear he'll be deploying again, bu...Aw, sorry to hear he'll be deploying again, but hopefully that means better things for him in the future. The military can be so screwy. Luckily, he has a strong wife standing by his side :)Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16395253306645142343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910185897876102936.post-75923930945589655062012-10-15T13:54:47.821-06:002012-10-15T13:54:47.821-06:00I'm proud of you for telling him to go. I hope...I'm proud of you for telling him to go. I hope he'll stay safe, and that this will eventually lead to even more job satisfaction for him. Nancy/BLissed-Out Grandmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17223278142557533175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910185897876102936.post-23554356586604090252012-10-15T13:35:35.993-06:002012-10-15T13:35:35.993-06:00I'm sorry to hear that.I'm sorry to hear that. Nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15212465957211363245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910185897876102936.post-22470958014785597772012-10-15T13:11:33.587-06:002012-10-15T13:11:33.587-06:00It stinks he has to give up a dog when making rank...It stinks he has to give up a dog when making rank. I hope the deployment goes quickly for you. They are never fun. Angiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06959492917608331562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910185897876102936.post-76480191939396744002012-10-15T12:39:16.664-06:002012-10-15T12:39:16.664-06:00Congratulations on his making rank - that's pr...Congratulations on his making rank - that's pretty good! And he would end up on deployment with his dog anyway even if he didn't, so being kennel master and coming back as trainer sounds like a pretty good deal.JoeinVegashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05613274657685121948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910185897876102936.post-63329114859878191852012-10-15T12:21:05.202-06:002012-10-15T12:21:05.202-06:00This will look good on YOUR resume. You are one of...This will look good on YOUR resume. You are one of the brave!Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09826731771375350000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910185897876102936.post-53523282655828602142012-10-15T12:17:37.076-06:002012-10-15T12:17:37.076-06:00boo hiss, they never get easier do they? boo hiss, they never get easier do they? stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11867367009753052541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910185897876102936.post-10067279863213146592012-10-15T11:41:35.506-06:002012-10-15T11:41:35.506-06:00It sounds like even though you made the hard choic...It sounds like even though you made the hard choice, you made the right one for Tom and his career. Did you tell the kids yet? How did they take the news?Non Sequitur Chicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07268138421234170972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910185897876102936.post-78217647338610119172012-10-15T09:36:01.982-06:002012-10-15T09:36:01.982-06:00That stinks that they take his dog because he made...That stinks that they take his dog because he made rank. Best wishes to you and your hubby on his deployment.Secret Mom Thoughtshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18409014239711206789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910185897876102936.post-73546355758888563282012-10-15T09:35:58.203-06:002012-10-15T09:35:58.203-06:00is it ever easier when he's gone? you get to p...is it ever easier when he's gone? you get to parent your own way and not worry about what he wants to eat or watch on tv...<br />congrats to him on the promo, even though it's obviously not perfect. so few things are.SherilinRhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10667321154367669653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910185897876102936.post-50004434626331959412012-10-15T09:29:26.361-06:002012-10-15T09:29:26.361-06:00Bless y'all! I wish more people understood the...Bless y'all! I wish more people understood the half that stays at home goes through "deployment" too even if they don't actually physically deploy! Well wishes for y'all as you prep for this one!Stephie @ Our Marriage Adventurehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17977265410125166040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910185897876102936.post-66840400783608957382012-10-15T09:25:00.276-06:002012-10-15T09:25:00.276-06:00I hate how the AF works sometimes--I know someone ...I hate how the AF works sometimes--I know someone that deliberately failed his test to make Tech so he wouldn't have to lose his dog :( It doesn't seem fair that he'd have to go back to doing the "boring" SF jobs now that he's made rank. However, I hope he wouldn't just be babysitting--I know some Airman who aren't cut out for their jobs, but I wouldn't lump them all in that category...Sammiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02914794283170085429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910185897876102936.post-84161610599720760472012-10-15T09:20:16.512-06:002012-10-15T09:20:16.512-06:00I know it's a hard choice but it sounds like i...I know it's a hard choice but it sounds like it is the right choice. I just hate when it feels like your only option or the only right option. Deployment sucks! You can join my made up club for Deployment Mil Spouse Bloggers. I'll make a button for us. Nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08209535310773458540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910185897876102936.post-16134608009115632232012-10-15T08:31:35.039-06:002012-10-15T08:31:35.039-06:00P.S. If you and Tom want a dog, you can have one ...P.S. If you and Tom want a dog, you can have one of my three :)AmericanBridget (Jones)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00018794194335743415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910185897876102936.post-35365576844186541912012-10-15T08:31:19.508-06:002012-10-15T08:31:19.508-06:00I am amazed at how strong you are and how positive...I am amazed at how strong you are and how positive you remain when Tom gets deployed. You are truly inspirational.AmericanBridget (Jones)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00018794194335743415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910185897876102936.post-52898635077126233262012-10-15T07:33:08.402-06:002012-10-15T07:33:08.402-06:00Ugh it's terrible when you don't get rewar...Ugh it's terrible when you don't get rewarded for your hard work. I'm sorry about this situation. It also totally sucks for you all that he will be away from you .... but I guess you know that. <br /><br />So what can I say? I hope that after this deployment he will get the kind of job he would like, close to homeJohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10961681249365302056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910185897876102936.post-84965163388478308022012-10-15T07:27:48.131-06:002012-10-15T07:27:48.131-06:00I don't know how military families do it. I wh...I don't know how military families do it. I whine when my husband is gone a week for work travel. All I can say is, you all have my complete respect. I'm thankful there are people willing to do what you and your husband do so that my little family can be safe. Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02113020627507945114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910185897876102936.post-8615150586489678852012-10-15T07:27:43.819-06:002012-10-15T07:27:43.819-06:00I'm sorry that really sucks he should be rewar...I'm sorry that really sucks he should be rewarded for his hard work. I hope when he returns he gets what he has worked so hard for. Hang in there!Formerly known as Frauhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12798890008067408048noreply@blogger.com