Hello My name is Jessica I am new... - Deployment Preparation

jessicagibson · 09-05-2009, 08:25 PM

I am just figuring out how to utilize this site. I am searching for some sort of support network because my dude is leaving on deployment for about a year. He is off in training currently and will come home for a week or two before leaving again. There are times I feel super duper strong like I can handle this and anything else and then I think oh my gosh I miss him so much already and its only been 2 weeks and he is just in Cali!!! So I figured I should set myself up with a account and get conversating with people who know what I am talking about.

Any tips on how to best use this site or prepare for the long haul deployment would be much appreciated. Thank you.

navygirl8407 · 09-05-2009, 08:25 PM

His*PITA* · 09-05-2009, 08:28 PM

My best advice is to stay busy while he is gone, and relax and just enjoy each other when he is home. Pre-deployment can be VERY stressful on both people and IMO the best thing you can do is just take it one step and day at a time.

BJo · 09-05-2009, 08:37 PM

Bo's Girl 190 · 09-05-2009, 08:46 PM

kasey shack · 09-05-2009, 09:12 PM

I'm Kasey. Welcome to MSOS, hope you enjoy!

Libs920 · 09-06-2009, 12:31 PM

As for tips, take it one day at a time. Look at getting through each day as an accomplishment. Live for each time you are able to talk to him! I sent my guy a lot of funny cards, letters, and care packages. It really made me feel like I was helping him, and was comforting to me as well.

jessicagibson · 09-06-2009, 04:47 PM

Thank you thats great advice

jttigerbaby · 09-06-2009, 04:53 PM

My newest thing is making a new recipe a day. It is fun and I will have some neat new dishes to make when he gets home.

*Larz* · 09-06-2009, 04:54 PM

I'm Laura!

09-05-2009, 08:25 PM	#1 (permalink)
jessicagibson You can't ruin ANYTHING by adding CHEESE.... Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Washington State Posts: 18 Blog Entries: 7 Classifieds: (0) Activity: 0% Longevity: 4%	Hello My name is Jessica I am new... I am just figuring out how to utilize this site. I am searching for some sort of support network because my dude is leaving on deployment for about a year. He is off in training currently and will come home for a week or two before leaving again. There are times I feel super duper strong like I can handle this and anything else and then I think oh my gosh I miss him so much already and its only been 2 weeks and he is just in Cali!!! So I figured I should set myself up with a account and get conversating with people who know what I am talking about. Any tips on how to best use this site or prepare for the long haul deployment would be much appreciated. Thank you.

09-05-2009, 08:25 PM	#2 (permalink)
navygirl8407 "There will be an answer--let it be." Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: us-Guam Posts: 3,940 Classifieds: (0) Activity: 66% Longevity: 19%	__________________ I love people who make me laugh. I honestly think it's the thing I like most, to laugh. It cures a multitude of ills. It's probably the most important thing in a person.--- Audrey Hepburn

09-05-2009, 08:28 PM	#3 (permalink)
HisPITA Auntie to Jens Kids, Snooty O Wife to Settles Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Kuwait Posts: 19,022 Blog Entries: 1 Classifieds: (7) Activity: 95% Longevity: 21%	My best advice is to stay busy while he is gone, and relax and just enjoy each other when he is home. Pre-deployment can be VERY stressful on both people and IMO the best thing you can do is just take it one step and day at a time. __________________ She will be mine.

09-05-2009, 08:46 PM	#5 (permalink)
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09-05-2009, 08:37 PM	#4 (permalink)
BJo Account Closed Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Your mom Posts: 25,363 Classifieds: (0) Activity: 12% Longevity: 39%

09-06-2009, 12:31 PM	#7 (permalink)
Libs920 Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 34 Classifieds: (0) Activity: 0% Longevity: 3%	As for tips, take it one day at a time. Look at getting through each day as an accomplishment. Live for each time you are able to talk to him! I sent my guy a lot of funny cards, letters, and care packages. It really made me feel like I was helping him, and was comforting to me as well. __________________ It's true that we don't know what we've got until we lose it, but it's also true that we don't know what we've been missing until it arrives.

09-06-2009, 04:47 PM	#8 (permalink)
jessicagibson You can't ruin ANYTHING by adding CHEESE.... Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Washington State Posts: 18 Blog Entries: 7 Classifieds: (0) Activity: 0% Longevity: 4%	Thank you thats great advice

09-06-2009, 04:53 PM	#9 (permalink)
jttigerbaby Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Fort Hood TX Posts: 627 Classifieds: (0) Activity: 46% Longevity: 4%	My newest thing is making a new recipe a day. It is fun and I will have some neat new dishes to make when he gets home. __________________

09-06-2009, 04:54 PM	#10 (permalink)
Larz MOMMM!! THE MEATLOAF!! Join Date: May 2009 Location: Me:Indiana - Him: Schofield Barracks, HI Posts: 3,069 Blog Entries: 1 Classifieds: (0) Activity: 26% Longevity: 8%	I'm Laura! __________________ Wifey to AvonleaMAF *ENGAGED!! 11/15/09*