tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910185897876102936.post6735052787942959178..comments2024-03-18T21:52:32.161-06:00Comments on Airing My Laundry, One Post At A Time...: 8 Things To Do Besides Cry During A DeploymentAiringMyLaundryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11051140760624657630noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910185897876102936.post-38004748766446610572020-11-19T08:49:00.312-07:002020-11-19T08:49:00.312-07:00You're handling this better than I would. That...You're handling this better than I would. That's for sure. I was separated form my husband only a few times and that was not longer than a week. It was unbearable. For both of us. Nataliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07394870869837213411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910185897876102936.post-54838907119812580182020-11-18T12:36:50.837-07:002020-11-18T12:36:50.837-07:00Great job on your part! I only know of handful fri...Great job on your part! I only know of handful friends who are married to military personnels, and I know it's hard (and I often see tearful reunions).Marie Gizellenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910185897876102936.post-22369277834994484412020-11-18T05:21:40.706-07:002020-11-18T05:21:40.706-07:00I know you miss your husband but it's nice to ...I know you miss your husband but it's nice to know that you still find the reason to see the lighter side of things. Great tips especially that on pigging out.Ivan Josehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12309587335728605421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910185897876102936.post-31122514698890209492020-11-18T02:57:49.211-07:002020-11-18T02:57:49.211-07:00I admire your courage and strong determination. Th...I admire your courage and strong determination. This is a good start and this blog will help a lot of wives like you.Chef Dennisnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910185897876102936.post-41823560607995273662020-11-17T20:44:23.920-07:002020-11-17T20:44:23.920-07:00I have never had to deal with this but I can imagi...I have never had to deal with this but I can imagine how hard it is to say goodbye. I had heard that military wives do form support groups which would be helpful.Prime Beautyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10034128426268245505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910185897876102936.post-24521597287142251742020-11-17T16:41:01.825-07:002020-11-17T16:41:01.825-07:00Love your point of view and these tips. We always ...Love your point of view and these tips. We always need to see the positive part. Gust si Aromahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09809505721300016561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910185897876102936.post-73257235722288270062020-11-17T15:01:37.451-07:002020-11-17T15:01:37.451-07:00The longest my husband has been away, was just 3 m...The longest my husband has been away, was just 3 months, so it wasn't that bad. It's so important to have good friends and/or family near you. I kept myself occupied by doing a lot of cleaning, organizing, working out and having fun with my daughter.<br />Avenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910185897876102936.post-58384464528491467932020-11-17T13:08:48.661-07:002020-11-17T13:08:48.661-07:00I could never imagine going through a deployment. ...I could never imagine going through a deployment. My heart goes out to military families especially during the holidays. These are all great ideas to get you through that tough time. Tishahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04682344737494754414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910185897876102936.post-41943791188125923532020-11-17T12:42:05.958-07:002020-11-17T12:42:05.958-07:00Being apart from a loved one is really such a stru...Being apart from a loved one is really such a struggle. It's very trying especially during the holidays. These tips that you've shared are all excellent!Angie Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02397248278983454933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910185897876102936.post-5121158580988432162020-11-17T11:41:09.516-07:002020-11-17T11:41:09.516-07:00Oh wow! I admire you! I never experience that my p...Oh wow! I admire you! I never experience that my partner go away from me. And If it happen I will surely use these tips you have shared.Gladys Navahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11023000880488048750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910185897876102936.post-16200302163029269182020-11-17T10:27:31.503-07:002020-11-17T10:27:31.503-07:00I did experience time away from my partner mostly ...I did experience time away from my partner mostly this year, when the lockdown caught each of us in a different country. We were unable to see each other for months. It was horrible to be on my own, all the time, alone in the house - the lockdown meant I wasn't able to see friends either. Joannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08642672704509206817noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910185897876102936.post-30353105683213943512020-11-17T10:14:40.607-07:002020-11-17T10:14:40.607-07:00These are some really good tips. I couldn't im...These are some really good tips. I couldn't imagine having to go through this. It must be difficult every time they have to leave. Spending time with loved ones would definitely help me though it. Kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12604533730554752327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910185897876102936.post-3140553631095338112020-11-17T09:47:07.882-07:002020-11-17T09:47:07.882-07:00I can't imagine how difficult it must be to ha...I can't imagine how difficult it must be to have someone deployed. My father was in the army and although I remember him leaving for extended periods, it never really hit me. <br />Sending you so much love! xNyxiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17930361544180015127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910185897876102936.post-83523460529877573712020-11-17T09:36:16.025-07:002020-11-17T09:36:16.025-07:00I would cry if I were in your shoes but your list ...I would cry if I were in your shoes but your list of ideas to cope also works well. It takes a bit of living intentionally.Alvern at Success Unscrambledhttps://www.successunscrambled.com/blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910185897876102936.post-63972930287964261602020-11-17T08:56:45.419-07:002020-11-17T08:56:45.419-07:00I agree, doing things that you love and enjoy, and...I agree, doing things that you love and enjoy, and spending quality time with your kids are great things to do. -LYNNDEELynndeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08856118045640704788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910185897876102936.post-58459138624101702732020-11-17T08:49:17.210-07:002020-11-17T08:49:17.210-07:00I think starting a hobby is a great idea. It's...I think starting a hobby is a great idea. It's a wonderful way to distract yourself during a stressful time. Jenn @ EngineerMommyhttp://engineermommy.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910185897876102936.post-7722432691116773132020-11-17T07:30:15.103-07:002020-11-17T07:30:15.103-07:00Thank you for your's and your husband's se...Thank you for your's and your husband's service. I admire how strong you are and appreciate how hard it must be. Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13405296741204718592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910185897876102936.post-83355599582036711492020-11-17T06:12:31.949-07:002020-11-17T06:12:31.949-07:00I have got great respect for families of soldiers....I have got great respect for families of soldiers. They sacrifice so much to keep the country safe. I am sending you some love. You are doing great. Priya|how to be a positive parenthttps://howtobeapositiveparent.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910185897876102936.post-80739218250780338772020-11-17T05:40:20.873-07:002020-11-17T05:40:20.873-07:00Well these tips are very useful. It isn't a go...Well these tips are very useful. It isn't a good moment for anyone. Hugs x Marinahttp://www.marymakeupblog.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910185897876102936.post-45680524252411339262020-11-17T04:58:12.361-07:002020-11-17T04:58:12.361-07:00Being away from someone you loved so much is so sa...Being away from someone you loved so much is so sad.. The first week will always be full of tears. ��Nikki Waynenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910185897876102936.post-79453582975922012312020-11-17T03:20:28.935-07:002020-11-17T03:20:28.935-07:00Thank you for these great tips and they are useful...Thank you for these great tips and they are useful for those of us with spouses in the medical field where they have to move around for residency programmes and other opportunities. It can be particularly lonely sometimes.Bolupehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01947616651604351363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910185897876102936.post-88914703530100046002020-11-17T03:04:27.505-07:002020-11-17T03:04:27.505-07:00It must be really hard for anyone that is a milita...It must be really hard for anyone that is a military spouse. These are really helpful tips to keep them distracted and busy.Melanie Edjourianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14030071534966771317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910185897876102936.post-66643663970916260812020-11-17T02:54:34.632-07:002020-11-17T02:54:34.632-07:00These are great tips and I think this is also help...These are great tips and I think this is also help not only to all military spouse but also to all wives who's their husbands need to go outside the country for work. Thank you really helps me a lot. Gervin Khanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00234971439071491380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910185897876102936.post-36999734196782800852020-11-16T20:26:19.958-07:002020-11-16T20:26:19.958-07:00I have never had to go through this. It would cer...I have never had to go through this. It would certainly be a struggle. It is always good to have distractions in tough situations.Marysahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13456903774725595861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910185897876102936.post-88700946702033819172020-11-16T19:08:00.709-07:002020-11-16T19:08:00.709-07:00Going to Disney is an awesome way to distract your...Going to Disney is an awesome way to distract yourself from the deployment. I hope you are reunited soon.Cook with 5 Kidshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12696940784912409052noreply@blogger.com