Originally Posted by JEMGK
Believe me, it gets easier after the first month...my friends and I were talking today and we all agree it's gone by incredibly fast! You'll be surprised how fast your coping mechanisms kick in. Try not to focus on the big picture just getting through one month at a time, do something each month that you look forward to and it'll go faster  PM me if you need to talk. I'm now at the end of a 12 month tour and my other friends at the end of 15 month tours  hang in there.
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I agree and find something to do that you love. Set goals for yourself. Planning care packages are fun for me too. I put lots of thought and love into them.