Super User clayton86 Posted January 31, 2012 Super User Posted January 31, 2012 Well as most of you probably know iv been up for a deployment to the middle east an have been called down a few times over the year. Well it's finally came started on Thursday showing up at the armory packing and getting ready. Today Iv finally left it all behind for a year it's the hardest thing I have ever had to do. Iv never been away from my boys for more then a few hours exept during my training with the guard but that's only usually a few days or a week of two. Today I left them and my wife for a year it's been extremely hard on my oldest Noah who will be 3 in may. He knows what I'm doing but still doesn't have the concept of time it seems. He will tell ya when asked where I'm going he says daddy's going to the army to fight bad guys that I will be back in a year and that him jack and the puppy will all be bigger. Well all this is true and good for a two year old to grasp he still thinks I'll be there tomorrow for dinner. The wife called me after droping me off at the armory she had a hour ride back home and she said Noah balled making him self sick the whole way home. I talked a little bit to him and he just kept asking me to come home telling me he misses me and his puppy's sad. It was so hard to tell him I couldn't come home an try to explain that I'll be home next year. This is my first deployment and have no clue what to expect but I'm sure it will be fun I'm with a good group of guys I'm close with and the family will get over it soon. We got Noah and the wife a puppy last week to help cope and make things easier on Noah. I still have to get a lap top once the pay checks start rolling then I'll be able to skype with my boys and wife. Quote
bassman31783 Posted January 31, 2012 Posted January 31, 2012 Man.....I feel for ya. Theres not really anything that I can say other then THANK YOU. Thanks so much for your personal sacrifice so that I may enjoy my freedom. Sounds so selfish to say but I really am eternally grateful. Much love to ya and to everyone else who is serving. Prayers will be sent my friend. 1 Quote
Super User NorcalBassin Posted January 31, 2012 Super User Posted January 31, 2012 God bless you brother and may the year pass quickly and make you appreciate your son and wife even more when you get back. Awesome idea with the puppy and hopefully you can start skyping soon. Thank you for your service and the huge sacrafice you are making for your country. Quote
Super User SirSnookalot Posted January 31, 2012 Super User Posted January 31, 2012 Stay Safe !!!!!! Quote
Super User Gatorbassman Posted January 31, 2012 Super User Posted January 31, 2012 Is your home computer hooked up with Skype of something like it? I wish it would have been around back in my Army days. Is your wife close with any other families in your unit? I'm assuming they have a family support organization or something like it. It really helps the family out while you are away. It will go by fast bro. Just stay busy. Keep you eyes open and your head down. Don't do anything stupid without letting the other guys know first. That way the can cover you stupid butt. lol Check in from time to time but spend as much internet time that you can talking with your family. Take care and thanks for what you are doing. Quote
CTD6677 Posted January 31, 2012 Posted January 31, 2012 Man, I don't even know what to say other than THANK YOU and may God keep you safe! I have a 3 year old son myself and just being away from him overnight is hard enough. I can't even begin to imagine what you are going through. Keep safe and once again THANK YOU!! Quote
Ima Bass Ninja Posted January 31, 2012 Posted January 31, 2012 The sacrifices that you are making on behalf of our country are greatly appreciated. It is only because of our military men and women such as yourself that we remain the greatest country in the world. My prayers will go with you and for your family at home. Quote
Super User Raider Nation Fisher Posted January 31, 2012 Super User Posted January 31, 2012 Thank you for your service Homie. I can't even imagine what you and yours are going through. I appreciate the sacrifice you are making for us, more than simple words can describe. If there is anything I can do for you or your family while you are gone just hit me up. Again Thank you for what you are doing for us. God bless and get back safe. Quote
Christian M Posted January 31, 2012 Posted January 31, 2012 Thank you so much, I can't imagine what you're going through man. Family is the most important thing in life, you're blessed to have them, and we're blessed to have you and everyone like you. Stay safe, ur in our prayers. Quote
Super User clayton86 Posted January 31, 2012 Author Super User Posted January 31, 2012 Thanks guys just landed in Mississippi where I'll be for the next 2.5 months. Theirs word we may get leave some time in that 2.5 months I may have to do some fishing if te wife doesn't fly down. Quote
BassinSoldier Posted February 1, 2012 Posted February 1, 2012 I know how it feels man. 3yrs and 3months of my 9 years in the Army were spent in Iraq. The laptops are a good idea and you'll probably have plenty of down time, depending on your units mission and your MOS, to talk with your family once your unit is settled and things are rolling. Best of luck to you and your unit wherever you may end up. (the tax free paychecks and the extra pay make it just a LITTLE easier to deal with sure your wife will enjoy those too, lol, I know my ex did! haha. In all seriousness best of luck to you brother Quote
Super User slonezp Posted February 1, 2012 Super User Posted February 1, 2012 Best of luck and God Bless. Quote
Senkoman12 Posted February 1, 2012 Posted February 1, 2012 good luck and be safe. i have great respect for anyone who serves our country Quote
scrutch Posted February 1, 2012 Posted February 1, 2012 God bless you for your service bro. Skype or FaceTime (on iPad) hopefully will make it a little easier. Best of luck. Be smart. Make good decisions. You owe it to your family. Godspeed. Quote
Super User clayton86 Posted February 1, 2012 Author Super User Posted February 1, 2012 I know how it feels man. 3yrs and 3months of my 9 years in the Army were spent in Iraq. The laptops are a good idea and you'll probably have plenty of down time, depending on your units mission and your MOS, to talk with your family once your unit is settled and things are rolling. Best of luck to you and your unit wherever you may end up. (the tax free paychecks and the extra pay make it just a LITTLE easier to deal with sure your wife will enjoy those too, lol, I know my ex did! haha. In all seriousness best of luck to you brother My MOS is 11B infantry so who knows bout down time we may do alot or nothing at all lol. Rumor is were gonna try to get our EIB and air assault well their. Sounds like some schools may come up as well idk what they can offer in country maybe air assault and SDM maybe a few other small ones. I'd be fine with all that be nice no bullets comin at me come home in shape some whoah schools under the belt maybe re enlist or go active who knows. I do know one thing though after just running my arse is outa shape lol d**n ranger team leaders I'm beat lol. Quote
Global Moderator Bluebasser86 Posted February 1, 2012 Global Moderator Posted February 1, 2012 Thank you and stay safe over there! Quote
SmokeRise1 Posted February 2, 2012 Posted February 2, 2012 My family's prayers are with you and your unit. Come home soon and safe. Thank you and God bless America! Quote
tate Posted February 2, 2012 Posted February 2, 2012 Wow .... thanks for sharing the story .... it really underscores the reality that the great servicemen and women go through to defend our country for the good of all of us. Hearing it first hand from someone like you really helps us to appreciate the BIG TIME sacrifice that our soldiers make. It seems words are hardly adequate to express our appreciation but Thank You so so much, stay safe and God Bless America! Godspeed Brian Bodio Milford, Ma. Quote
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