Here we go again, another 6 month deployment to the Middle East. LC left on Tuesday to go overseas. Another 6 months. We've done it before, and I've learned that it doesn't get easier with each deployment. This time was different though. Unlike the last deployment where I was sad before he even left, it really didn't hit me until the day of that he was leaving for that amount of time. On the morning that he left, we just kept telling each other "no tears" followed by a kiss. And surprisingly I didn't cry...in front of him. As soon as he got on the plane, the water works came. But all in all, I held it together pretty well. Tonight, I finally got around to watching this youtube/facebook video that's been going around. I've been putting it off for obvious reasons. It's a compilation of military members reuniting with their families. It's wondering and amazing. The feeling you have when you see that person cannot even be put into words so I'm not even going to try. The video is 10 minutes long and I cried from start to finish. I couldn't help myself.
I have some candid pictures of our "reunion" from his last deployment. A friend of ours took them and I think it captures the emotion as best as possible.
I just found your blog and really am enjoying reading! My husband leaves this fall for his second year-long deployment. Not fun. I'm sorry for your good-byes, they are never fun.
Your pics are so sweet! I have to remember how long people go without their military loved ones to help me put a realistic perspective on my long distance relationship. That video is amazing.
I just found your blog and really am enjoying reading! My husband leaves this fall for his second year-long deployment. Not fun. I'm sorry for your good-byes, they are never fun.
ReplyDeleteYour pics are so sweet!
ReplyDeleteI have to remember how long people go without their military loved ones to help me put a realistic perspective on my long distance relationship.
That video is amazing.