UGH

Time is tick, tick, ticking away...

Kids and I are great,  moving through life just fine. Hanging out, cleaning house, doing laundry. We know that in 3 days there is going to be a huge hole in the house, but we are plugging along. We have all had time with GI Jack on our own in the last couple of weeks.

I pitch a little internal hissy last night. I just hate that this is happening. But I know that it is a part of the process and we are going to make it through. The kids and I are looking forward to a trip to FL in a couple of weeks. I am hoping that the sun and the sand can just lighten our hearts a little bit.

I stepped down as an FRG Leader today. Yeah, 3 days before they leave for a month of training, but right now I know that they FRG is in great hands and I really just want to focus on my kids. Just where I am.

Today, I am thankful for warm temps in early March, the sunshine, and my family.

This is what we signed up for.

When it comes to a deployment, there's always someone that says "Oh, i wish you didn't have to go.", and this bugs me. Why? Because this is what the soldiers signed up for. They knew that if they joined the military that they would very likely get deployed. Some of them joined because all they wanted to do was get deployed and go fight for our freedom. Yes, it is hard to go without that person for that long of time... but at least they are gone for a good reason.

deployment

My daddy is in the Army as you all know. When your a Army Brat there is always a time when your mom or dad will deploy. You may not like it but it will happen. My daddy is going to N.T.C. Its not really a deployment. Its more of a camp. He is leaving soon. To help me be strong I just look at my poster that says *With you to guide me, Lord, I know that I'll be strong* I just love that poster. I will be strong but My friend and family will help allot. My friend here are used to the Army life. I'm still getting used to it. It may take a while but I will soon enough. Some time in March we are going to Florida. I cant wait. I get to see my big brother. His not really my brother. He is my cousin. My parents kinda raised him. I think going to Florida will help me get my mind off my daddy. My dad will be really deploying some time in June I think. That is the real deployment. He will be gone for a year. I will be almost fourteen by the time he get's back. My BFF in NC were I used to live. She may come down here when my dad deploy's. She will help allot. The people that will help allot is my Youth leader's. They were Army brat's to so they know what I am going trough.