While they're gone
Hi Sarah. My Husband left a week after we were married and I found that the best thing that helps me when I get down is to read the Bible. There are a lot of passages that I read over and over that makes me feel really good and not as stressed. Also try to keep busy all the time. I read a lot of websites that are Military oriented for the families. Military One Source is wonderful. I will keep all of you in my prayers. God Bless!! Please the most important thing for you to do for them is BE STRONG!! The last thing they need to worry about is you being upset. I do not mean that in a bad way, but when you talk to them or write them please remain [positive and tell them you are doing great even if you are having a bad day that day. It will really make a difference to them know that you are doing good!! =)
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Sarah -
I undertand how you are feeling. Our son was deployed to Iraq for 7 months with the Marines and while I know that this time passed quickly for him, it felt like time had stopped for his father and I...Our son is back at base now, home safe and sound, and for this we are eternally grateful...
I wanted to write with this thought: We were able to communicate with our son via Facebook...Not only was it a wonderful way to hear directly from him and see the pictures he posted of his tour, but we also were able to read the encouraging posts that others had sent to him to keep his spirits high and to thank him - daily it seemed - for his service and sacrifice...It brought tears to my eyes and goosebumps to my soul to read what some of his family and friends posted on his "wall"...And when I was going crazy - having not heard from him for what seemed like too long - I would go online and see that he had updated his profile a day ago or chatted with someone that morning...For some reason it made it easier to catch a glimpse into his world even if he didn't have time to call...Perhaps this would be something to consider for you and your brothers...
Regardless, the previous post to your comment is correct...Prayer is the thing that kept us sane and the knowledge that God would be with our son regardless of where he traveled or what he encountered kept our hope alive that he would return to us...May you be as blessed as we have been in this regard...
Please thank your brothers for their service to our country and please know that they will be remembered daily in our prayers...
Fondly,
The Salguero Family
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Hey guys,
I'm 20 years old from Wisconsin and my two brothers (we're triplets) just left for Iraq. They're down in texas training right now and leave the 22nd. How have you guys gotton through the hardest year ever? Any tips? I'm in college and I just find the thought of them consuming me all of the time. I miss them so much. Thanks for your help.
God Bless,
Sarah